Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
Group sites only. Every site here is a group site, booked by one party for a family reunion, club or scout trip - not single sites for individual campers.
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
Also: Confirmed: flush toilets and online reservations. No showers. Not listed: a dump station.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Not listed
- Pull-through sites Not listed
- Accessible sites Yes
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Not listed
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 3
- Elevation
- 1,820 ft
- Phone
- (828) 488-3184 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 3 sites: 1 accessible, 3 by the water, 3 with shade. Usual check-in 1:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Official fee information
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.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.46302, -83.43477 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
Deep Creek Campground (NC)0.1 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
Tow String Horse Camp9.4 mi straight-line · 3 sites
Smokemont Campground9.5 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
See 2 more nearby
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.6 mi straight-line
- Appalachian Clubhouse 15.5 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
Nearby services propane, EV charging, dump station, water
Propane
- Blossman Gas Inc 14.4 mi · Sylva, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-586-1588
- Blossman Gas Inc 24.8 mi · Waynesville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-926-1537
- Blossman Gas Inc 37.0 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 2.5 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
- Deep Creek Campground (NC) 0.1 mi
- Smokemont Campground 9.5 mi
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.6 mi
At these campgrounds - ask whether non-campers may use it and what it costs.
Drinking water
- Deep Creek Campground (NC) 0.1 mi
- Smokemont Campground 9.5 mi
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.6 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.
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.
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 - 1.9 mi away, station at 1,985 ft - 165 ft higher than the campground (1,820 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 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 2026 |
| Showers | 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 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 14, 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 |
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