Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Deep Creek Campground (NC) is a national park campground in North Carolina. The published nightly fee is $30. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.46094, -83.43439
- Nightly fee
- $30
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-448-3184
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - year round)
- Dump station (seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Deep Creek Campground (NC)
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 and auto touring are also popular activities. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance. The nearby Bradley Fork River provides a great place to go for a dip or fish for trout. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's 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. The park also holds one
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 9.4 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ela Propane · 2.7 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 12 designated routes (14 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Deep Creek Group Camp | National park campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion | National park campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bear Hunter Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Country Girls RV Park | RV park | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Bumgardner Branch #60 | Free campsite | 2.2 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.