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Big Creek Group Camp

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Overview Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. With the gentle waters of Big Creek running alongside the site, and a handful of trailheads within walking distance, this campsite offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions.Recreation Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding areas.… How to get there: Campground is at the end of Big Creek Entrance Rd. Waterville, NC, 28785 (Haywood County) Very close to the NC-TN State line. The campground is located off I-40 Exit 451 (Waterville). It sixteen miles east of Newport, TN. Follow Waterville road, crossing over the Pigeon River, past the Walters Power Generating Station and continue one mile to the 4-way intersection at Mt Sterling Gap. Follow the signs to Big Creek. … Cost: Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.… Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by National Park Service. Phone: 423-487-2683. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232437 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: NPS , NPS). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.

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