Deep Creek Group Camp

Show on map828-488-3184 OR 865-436-1261
1912 East Deep Creek Road
Bryson City, NC 28713

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 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.

Facilities

The camp offers three group sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a family meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.

Natural Features

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 it's proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months.

Nearby Attractions

Although the Deep Creek Group Camp is available by reservation only, the nearby Deep Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served camping, and can also accommodate RV campers.

Bryson City, located about three miles away, offers grocery stores and medical facilities.

Charges & Cancellations

Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

Camp site features

Across 3 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 2 of 3 sites
  • Picnic table: all 3 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 3 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 3 sites
  • Group sites: all 3 sites
  • Largest party: 20 people
  • Equipment: Tent

Fees

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.

Directions

Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184 From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

7 reviews
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Ian W
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Deep Creek group camping was a great experience for our group of 12, with just enough room to set up volleyball as well as room for all our tents. The stream is fun and clean, and local tubing was great too. Would repeat the trip.
Jami P
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Best group site in Deep creek in my opinion. Main issue we experienced was that there was a lot of traffic due to being close to the trails and that the dumpsters where a little too close for comfort. Also, the spot is not as shaded as advertised due to trees being trimmed and cut down making there only one good spot for placing a hammock. The site had a great layout next to the river and clean bathrooms. Would return specifically for the tubbing. Otherwise, campground is not as remote and secluded as we'd like when traveling to the smokies.
Krysta C
Loop:Group Sites 201-203
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Reviewed a year ago
The best time of year for our family and friends each year! Absolutely love Deep Creek Group Camp sites!
Denise C
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Reviewed 5 years ago
This campground is spacious and set up well . The creek is the highlight but this is true camping in the woods . We love it and have been Coming for years
Buddha M
Loop:Group Sites 201-203
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Once is not enough. Coming soon again.
James J
Loop:Group Sites 201-203
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Reviewed 7 years ago
great location!
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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 33% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

May 28, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027

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Peak season

May 26, 2028 – Sep 4, 2028

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