Deep Creek Group Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Bryson City, NC, NC

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deep-creek-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Deep Creek Group Camp offers traditional primitive camping next to one of the most popular creeks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with stunning mountain scenery featuring wildflowers in spring and vivid fall colors. All sites include grills, tables, and campfire rings.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk, Ruffed Grouse, Virginia Rail, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Box Turtle, and Queensnake verified in the area.

Insider tips for Deep Creek Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Call seasonal phone 828-488-3184 for reservations and current conditions. Located 3 miles from downtown Bryson City with clear directional signs.

Skip Deep Creek Group Camp if: You need hookups — the campground offers no hookups at sites despite some amenities listed.. You prefer privacy — camper reviews note sites are close together and noise from day users across creek can be significant.. You need year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit Deep Creek Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Spring — Blanketed in bright wildflowers according to official description.. Fall — Vivid colors create stunning scenery according to official description..

Nearby campgrounds: Deep Creek Campground (Nc) (Bryson City, NC), Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion (Bryson City, NC), Cheoah Point Cabin 1 (ROBBINSVILLE, NC), Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion (Cherokee, NC).