National Park Service campground
National Park Service campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Swain County, North Carolina. In the Bryson City area.
Mountain ranges and a pristine creek are the backdrop for your camping adventure in Deep Creek. At 1,800 feet, Deep Creek provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Deep Creek Campground offers campsites for tents as well as RVs.
The description, directions and fees are the National Park Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Bryson City and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.
Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.