Grumpy Bear Campground

Very nice place to camp. The bath houses are kept very clean. The owner is very friendly. The fishing is great and so is the environment. Already looking to book again.

The sites are a little close together, but everything was clean and taken care of. Beautiful views of the river and there are TeePees to rent in the back of the campground as well.

Sites are very close together We had alot of rain and the park drained and dried well

This is a great place to stay in a quaint little town . this Camp ground has scenic views of a beautiful river with cascading water.

Located beside the Tuckaseegee River, this is a great family campground if you don’t require a swimming pool or recreation activities offered by some of the larger franchise campgrounds. It does have swimming and fishing opportunities and a great family atmosphere. There are several places along the river to play in the water, set up a lawn chair, or float in a tube. It is also close to all the attractions near Bryson City such as the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Deep Creek tubing, whitewater outfitters, quaint shops and breweries, The Road to Nowhere, and more. This is a great place for RVs or travel trailers, and there is a“village” of tipis. The tipis are great for a family that has small children and love the idea of staying in a tipi. I do recommend the option of renting an air conditioner for the tipi if you are staying in one during the summer. It makes staying in one much more comfortable, even though it has water and electricity. It is a small campground and is usually full during peak seasons, including summer and fall when the leaves change colors. My favorite activity was tubing in nearby Deep Creek, although you can rent a tube and give it a try at the campground. However, the Tuckaseegee is a wide river, so you have to be careful. Overall, I highly recommend this campground. The hosts are friendly, and the bath house is modern and clean.

Small campground situated on the Tuckasegee River bank. Great location for area activities. Owners Karen & Jerry friendly and helpful! We will be back.

I stayed here a few years ago for an overnight (without my trailer, I slept in the truck cab), and the owners were very friendly despite that fact that I arrived after dark and really early in the season.  The bathrooms are very nice, and the river views are very nice, too.  All sites are full hook-up, I think, and pet friendly.  Not a big park, but I'll happily stay again when in the Smoky Mountains.