Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Customers that check out early or do… Reservations: Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance. Overview Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive camping with the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints. The camp offers 92 individual sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing… Getting there: Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184 From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away. Phone: 828-448-3184 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10041304 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Raukisha Talley, NPS

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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