Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion is a national park campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.56722, -83.33389
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-497-9270
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Overview Collins Creek, tucked into picturesque mountain ranges and surrounded by pristine mountain streams, is the perfect backdrop for your party or family get-together. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Collins Creek never disappoints. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with nearby trails including the 3.9-mile Smokemont Loop Trail, Bradley Fork Trail and Newton Bald Trail. The Oconaluftee River offers some of the best trout fishing in the park. Downstrean from the confluence with the Bradley Fork, the Oconaluftee River opens up and features large grassy meadows, which are not too heavily populated with anglers. The park holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. History buffs will be delighted to know that a good portion of the surrounding land is a designated part of the Oconaluftee Archaeological District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Facilities Collins Creek is the ideal location for a group day trip. A large pavilion with tables and multiple grills provides a convenient place for visitors to prepare meals while enjoying the stunning backdrop. The pavilion can hold approximately 70 guests, with four charcoal grills and 15 picnic tables. Visitors
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 1.8 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ela Propane · 8.6 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1 designated routes (4 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokemont Group Campground | National park campground | 1.3 mi | $50 | — |
| Smokemont Group Camp | National park campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Smokemont Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Lower Chasteen Creek #50 | Free campsite | 1.4 mi | Free | — |
| Smokemont Campground | National park campground | 1.5 mi | $30 | — |
| Smokemont Campground | National park campground | 1.5 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.