Deep Creek Group Camp
Deep Creek Group Camp is a national park campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.46302, -83.43477
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-488-3184 OR 865-436-1261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Deep Creek Group Camp
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. Deep Creek is in the southeastern portion of the park and provides a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Because of its proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek Group Site. An easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 mile to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. On your way you can view elegant Tom Branch Falls located on the far side of Deep Creek. Turn right at the junction with Indian Creek Trail and proceed approximately 200' to Indian Creek Falls. The falls are 25 feet in height. Deep Creek runs on the edge of the campground and provides easily accessible fishing, wading and tubing. Visitors can also
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 9.3 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 Campground (NC) | National park campground | 0.1 mi | $30 | Electric |
| Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion | National park campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bumgardner Branch #60 | Free campsite | 2.1 mi | Free | — |
| Country Girls RV Park | RV park | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Bear Hunter Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.