Grumpy Bear Campground provides full hookup sites for RVs up to 55 feet along the Tuckaseegee River, with rates ranging from $50-55 per night. The private campground requires reservations and welcomes pets, featuring modern bathhouses, WiFi, and both traditional RV sites and rental tipis. Several campers note the sites sit close together, particularly those along the riverbank.
The Tuckaseegee River serves as the campground's main attraction, offering swimming and fishing opportunities directly from the property. Multiple reviewers mention tube floating, though as Myron C. notes, "the Tuckaseegee is a wide river, so you have to be careful." The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad passes through the area, with passengers waving to campers from the tracks. A gem hunting area provides additional family activities.
The campground maintains clean facilities throughout the property, with reviewers consistently praising the bathhouse conditions. Water access points along the river accommodate various activities from wading to setting up chairs. During peak summer and fall seasons, the small campground typically fills to capacity. For those exploring the region, camping spots near Bryson City provide access to Deep Creek tubing, whitewater outfitters, and Great Smoky Mountains attractions.
Book well ahead for summer and autumn visits when demand peaks.
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Location
RV ParkGrumpy Bear Campground is located in North Carolina
Address
2030 Old River Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
Coordinates
35.43290452 N
83.41368281 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/19/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
