Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
- Fee per night$30
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)Up to 28 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
Also: Confirmed: flush toilets, a dump station and online reservations. No showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Not listed
- Pull-through sites Yes
- Accessible sites Yes
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 92
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 28 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 1,866 ft
- Open season
- Deep Creek Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 27, 2026)
Check current dates and closures on the official page. - Phone
- (828) 448-3184 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $30.00 per site per night - Camping Fee
- At the sites
- Of 92 sites: 4 pull-through, 1 accessible, 53 with shade. Usual check-in 1:00 PM, check-out 12: PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Official fee information
Camping Fee: $30.00 - Camping fee is per site, per night.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.46094, -83.43439 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
Deep Creek Group Camp0.1 mi straight-line · 3 sites
Tow String Horse Camp9.5 mi straight-line · 3 sites
Smokemont Campground9.6 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
See 2 more nearby
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.7 mi straight-line
- Appalachian Clubhouse 15.7 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
Nearby services propane, EV charging, dump station, water
Propane
- Blossman Gas Inc 14.3 mi · Sylva, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-586-1588
- Blossman Gas Inc 24.8 mi · Waynesville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-926-1537
- Blossman Gas Inc 37.1 mi · Maryville, TN · propane fuelingMap · 865-774-0073
Vehicle propane stations; many hardware stores, RV parks and campground stores also refill tanks - call first.
EV charging
- Swain County Visitors Center 2.4 mi · Bryson City, NC · 4 Level 2Map · 828-488-7857
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 6.6 mi · Cherokee, NC · 2 fast, EV ConnectMap · 866-816-7584
- Whittier, NC 6.7 mi · Whittier, NC · 6 fast, RIVIAN_ADVENTUREMap · 866-576-1495
Public chargers; check the network app for hours and prices.
Dump station
- Smokemont Campground 9.6 mi
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.7 mi
- Elkmont Group Camp 16.2 mi
At these campgrounds - ask whether non-campers may use it and what it costs.
Drinking water
- Deep Creek Group Camp 0.1 mi
- Smokemont Campground 9.6 mi
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.7 mi
At these campgrounds - bring your own hose for filling tanks.
Straight-line distances, up to 40 miles. Propane and EV charging: NLR Alternative Fuel Stations (U.S. Department of Energy). Dump station and water: the official data of nearby campgrounds.
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Bryson City 4 - 1.8 mi away, station at 1,985 ft - 119 ft higher than the campground (1,866 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 26 | 5.26 |
| Feb | 52 | 28 | 5.31 |
| Mar | 60 | 34 | 5.44 |
| Apr | 69 | 42 | 4.96 |
| May | 75 | 51 | 5.20 |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 5.06 |
| Jul | 84 | 63 | 5.06 |
| Aug | 83 | 62 | 4.38 |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 4.08 |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 3.21 |
| Nov | 60 | 34 | 4.50 |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 6.14 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Accessible sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.