Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (521)

🟢 17 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12

2 of the last 33 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 92 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 19h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Deep Creek Campground (NC) in North Carolina has 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, #71–#77 next to each othersites #11, #16, #19, #20, #21, #24, #25, #26, #27, #29, #30, #31, #33, #38, #39, #44, #45, #47, #49, #50, #51, #52, #55, #57, #59, #6, #60, #62, #63, #64, #65, #67, #68, #69, #7, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #79, #8, #80, #83, #85, #86, #87, #88, #89, #9

Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, #1–#5 next to each othersites #1, #17, #18, #2, #23, #3, #34, #37, #4, #5, #54, #56, #61, #66, #81, #82, #84, #90

Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #46, #78, #92

Thu Sep 10 – Sat Sep 122 nightsbook these dates →sites #10, #12, #40

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, #71–#80 next to each othersites #11, #16, #19, #20, #21, #24, #25, #26, #29, #30, #31, #33, #39, #44, #45, #46, #47, #49, #50, #51, #52, #55, #57, #59, #6, #60, #62, #63, #64, #67, #68, #69, #7, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79, #8, #80, #83, #86, #88, #89, #9, #92

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #85, #87

Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #53, #58, #91

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 #14 & #15 next to each othersites #14, #15, #36, #41, #42

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite #11 — A photo of Site 11 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wi — **Site #11** · A photo of Site 11 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wiMY

Campsite #16 — A photo of Site 16 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wi — **Site #16** · A photo of Site 16 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wiMY

Campsite #19 — A photo of Site 19 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wi — **Site #19** · A photo of Site 19 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wiMY

Campsite #20 — A photo of Site 20 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wi — **Site #20** · A photo of Site 20 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wiMY

Campsite #21 — A photo of Site 21 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wi — **Site #21** · A photo of Site 21 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wiMY

Campsite #24 — A photo of Site 24 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wi — **Site #24** · A photo of Site 24 of Loop at Deep Creek Campground (NC) wiMY

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.0 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Deep Creek Campground (NC) over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆517 ratings

5★339

4★115

3★42

2★15

1★6

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.7/4

AT&T2.5/4

Verizon2.5/4

Sprint retired2.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Deep Creek Campground (NC) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

Deep Creek Campground (NC) in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

Campsite fees at Deep Creek Campground (NC) run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Deep Creek Campground (NC) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Deep Creek Campground (NC) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Deep Creek Campground (NC) over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Deep Creek Campground (NC) a good campground?

Deep Creek Campground (NC) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 521 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Deep Creek Campground (NC), T-Mobile rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 73 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Deep Creek Campground (NC) located?

Deep Creek Campground (NC) is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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