Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) is a national park campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.75020, -83.11140
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Visitor Center, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 865-436-1261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Overview Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backcountry camping in a front country setting. There are flushing toilets and potable water. This is a tent only campground with a short walk from the parking area. The beautiful flowing waters of Big Creek parallel the campground offering the visitor a pleasant soundscape and peaceful beauty. Big Creek is an oasis for hiking, swimming, wildlife, fishing, and relaxation. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks. The Big Creek area offers some of the most challenging hikes within the Park. Baxter Creek trail begins near the campground and with an elevation gain of 4200' from trail head to the summit of Mt Sterling provides a strenuous work out for the strongest of hikers. The nearby Big Creek trail offers a pleasant hike along the waters of Big Creek with a beautiful waterfall along the way. Local anglers agree that Big Creek offers some of the best trout fishing in the area. Fly fishing is particularly good during spring months when aquatic insects hatch in large numbers. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 black bear living in the park, it is not uncommon for visitors to spot one. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. Facilities
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 18 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Waynesville Office · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 35 designated routes (83 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Big Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Big Creek Group Camp | National park campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Big Creek Horse Camp | National park campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Davenport Gap Shelter | Free campsite | 1.5 mi | Free | — |
| Mount Sterling #38 | Free campsite | 3.4 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.