Deep Creek Campground
National Park Service campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near Bryson City, North Carolina.
How it compares
- With 92 sites it is the #15 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the North Carolina median of $10/night.
- There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 92% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (28 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 92 of 92 sites; campfires allowed on 90 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~44 mi, Asheville ~51 mi, Chattanooga ~110 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Camp hostDrinking waterDump stationFire ringsFlush toiletsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency: 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 not…
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Horse Trail | 0.2 mi | 1.5 | NPS |
| Juney Whank Falls Trail | 0.2 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Noland Divide Trail | 0.2 mi | 7.3 | NPS |
| Deep Creek Trail | 0.3 mi | 6.6 | NPS |
| Thomas Divide Trail | 0.8 mi | 6.0 | NPS |
| Indian Creek Trail | 0.9 mi | 3.6 | NPS |
| Stone Pile Gap Trail | 1.1 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Sunkota Ridge Trail | 1.3 mi | 4.6 | NPS |
| Loop Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Indian Creek Motor Trail | 2.6 mi | 1.7 | NPS |
| Lower Indian-Queen Cemetery Access | 3.1 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Deeplow Gap Trail | 3.4 mi | 3.9 | NPS |
+ 7 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
0.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 0.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Trail | 0.9 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
AmphitheaterAuto TouringBackpackingBikingBirdingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorse CampingHorseback RidingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Group Camp Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
0.1 | NC | $10 | 3 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 19 (52.2 mi) |
| Smoky Mountain Campground Private campground |
0.4 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 18 (47.5 mi) |
| Bear Hunter Campground Private campground |
2.1 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (22.4 mi) |
| Ela Campground Private campground |
2.7 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 14 (36.7 mi) |
| George's Branch #51 National Park Service |
3.7 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 20 (74.1 mi) |
| Nick's Nest Branch #58 National Park Service |
3.9 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 25 (88.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.