Best Glamping near Almond, NC

Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground and Grumpy Bear Campground house distinctive glamping accommodations in the picturesque Bryson City region near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can choose from weatherproof tipis with electricity and water at Grumpy Bear, where the campground is situated along the scenic Tuckaseegee River. One reviewer highlighted, "There are TeePees to rent in the back of the campground as well," offering a unique overnight experience beyond traditional camping. Deep Creek offers premium cabin-style glamping units with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and electricity, many positioned along the creek for natural water sounds throughout the night. Both locations provide clean, modern facilities with hot showers, laundry access, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces with fire pits and picnic tables for evening relaxation.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance sits just one mile from Deep Creek's glamping sites, creating convenient access to waterfall hikes, scenic drives, and wilderness exploration. At Grumpy Bear's tipi village, guests enjoy direct river access for fishing, swimming, or tubing during warmer months. A camper noted, "The fishing is great and so is the environment," highlighting the natural recreational opportunities. For family-friendly activities, Deep Creek features gem mining, a petting zoo with goats, and multiple playgrounds on the property. Bryson City's quaint downtown area lies minutes away, offering local restaurants, craft breweries, and the popular Great Smoky Mountain Railroad excursions. Most glamping accommodations remain open seasonally from March through October, with some sites requiring advance reservations during summer and fall color seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Almond, North Carolina (117)

    1. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    124 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 430-5560

    $30 / night

    "The only bad part was the non quiet hours- so It was loud at night. But the campsites are far apart, easy walking distance to bathrooms."

    "There are no hook ups for electric and sewer here, nor are their showers."

    2. Cades Cove Campground

    98 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-4103

    $30 / night

    "We were impressed with the paved parking space, picnic table, fire pit and level tent pad. It looks like these are very new. Proximity to cades cove loop was great."

    "The one lane, one way, circular drive around Cades Cover is scenic but can get very crowded and cars will stop for any wildlife, go early..."

    3. Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground

    14 Reviews
    Bryson City, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 488-6055

    "Campground review: Located in Bryson City, N.C. on Deep Creek, this campground has around 50 sites with full hookups."

    "We tent camped at an electric site and it was awesome. There’s shelters to camp under, a fire ring, and a picnic table. We were close to the bath house which was welcomed in the middle of the night."

    4. Greenbrier Campground

    70 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    27 miles
    Website

    $35 - $258 / night

    "Our oldest rented a bell tent, and when I say they are the cutest camping spot, I am not exaggerating. The bell tents sit on the river and away from all the RV sites."

    "We stayed 3 nights in the Baby Bear bell tent with our small children and it was perfect. We ended up arriving later than expected and the hosts were wonderful. Very nice and helpful our whole stay."

    5. Grumpy Bear Campground

    8 Reviews
    Bryson City, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 788-2095

    $50 - $55 / night

    "There are several places along the river to play in the water, set up a lawn chair, or float in a tube."

    "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"

    6. Cherokee-Great Smokies KOA

    25 Reviews
    Cherokee, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 497-9711

    "The heat did struggle to keep it warm but they had just gone through a pretty severe winter storm. They did provide us with extra linens which helped. The manager on duty, Tonya, was great."

    "If I’m not mistaken, the one we were at this time was either the same cabin or one close to it.  It is perfectly situated beside the river.  "

    7. Townsend-Great Smokies KOA

    28 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-2241

    "When we first started going here it was a small family owned business and it has certainly changed since KOA took over but I think they’re all positive, just less of the charm."

    "The Townsend KOA is located close to the entrance of Cades Cove. It has many rv, tent, and cabin sites. The sites on the river seem to be the best."

    8. Indian Creek Campground

    24 Reviews
    Cherokee, NC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 497-4361

    $26 - $37 / night

    "Indian Creek offers the most relaxing creekside camping in North Carolina. Every campsite is lush with greenery, private and well maintained after each occupancy."

    "Campground: Indian Creek Overall: This is a very nice, small, quiet commercial campground way off of the beaten path."

    9. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

    55 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 453-7903

    "Stayed hear as a family while traveling through the are on a road trip from northern Minnesota to North Carolina, years ago."

    "Really friendly staff. Nicely stocked store. Clean and large laundry room with TV. We loved the lazy river in the pool. Our site was concrete and level but as with most KOAs not cheap."

    10. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

    22 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-6363

    $60 - $185 / night

    "Glamping, cabins, airstreams…something for everyone! There are so many options for activities here to keep the whole family happy.

    The bathrooms are really nice."

    "The bathhouses are the nicest I have ever seen. The sites were level and had full hook-ups. They are renovating the pool and it looks like it will be amazing."

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Glamping Reviews near Almond, NC

1266 Reviews of 117 Almond Campgrounds


  • Angela B.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Olde English Farm

    Glamping Campsites

    Family friendly Glamping campsites with solar shower, queen bed, memory foam mattress, night stands, all the essential cookware, campfire and grill, bathroom facilities, extra 4 person tent. A secluded, quiet and peaceful Private campground with fishing in their 3 acre pond and Miles of hiking Trails. Perfect getaway!

  • M
    Sep. 30, 2018

    North Sungate Farms Treehouse Glamping

    Peaceful, private Creekside gem...

    Fun and relaxing creekside Glamping treehouse, there's plenty of space for a few tents as well. The creek is cool and refreshing to enjoy rock hunting. Large fire pit and grill to make our dinner. We stargazed on one if the clear nights, looked like the planetarium! When we went to sleep we we're comfortable in the Air-conditioned beautifully decorated treehouse. Lots of fun places to go within 20 minutes in any direction... really centrally located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains!

  • Ashley M.
    Sep. 17, 2019

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    My husband and I stayed here for my birthday in one of the camping cabins. We will definitely be back now that we have our A-frame camper. The campground is beautiful with a mountain stream flowing through the entire campground. Immaculate bathhouses and wonderful owners. Great store onsite and lots to do in the surrounding area.

  • Nate H.
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort

    Vintage campers!

    Camp Leconte Luxury Resort is located in Gatlinburg near the Greenbriar area of the Smokies. It’s a fairly small campground right on the Parkway. It’s close to town, but far enough away to avoid traffic. The campground has nice, paved spots for rv’s. It has glamping tent cabins, as well as vintage campers. There is a camp store, but the campground is not far from a grocery store and liquor store. There’s a trolley stop nearby also, so if you’d like To go to the strip, you can take the trolley and not worry about parking. There’s a nice pool and playground. Very clean campground.

  • Nate H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    GlampKnox

    One of My Absolute Favorites!

    I highly recommend this glamping spot. It could not be more perfect. This spot is new, and the set up is awesome. Perched on top of a hill, the site has great sunrise views. The glamping tent is very high quality, with a covered porch, two comfy beds, and a wood burning stove, so camping is possible year round. a fire pit is out front of the tent too.

    The spot has great hammock trees, as well as spots for tents for extra room.

    The property has a one mile hiking trail. There are restrooms and an outdoor shower justba short walk, or drive down the hill. The is a cabin, and event venue on site also. 

    The area is close to The Great Smoky Mountains, and also Downtown Knoxville. A perfect spot for a nice glamping getaway.

  • Nate H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    GlampKnox

    One of My Absolute Favorites!

    I highly recommend this glamping spot. It could not be more perfect. This spot is new, and the set up is awesome. Perched on top of a hill, the site has great sunrise views. The glamping tent is very high quality, with a covered porch, two comfy beds, and a wood-burning stove, so camping is possible year-round. a fire pit is out front of the tent too. The spot has great hammock trees, as well as spots for tents for extra room. The property has a one-mile hiking trail. There are restrooms and an outdoor shower just a short walk or drive down the hill. The is a cabin, and event venue on-site also. The area is close to The Great Smoky Mountains, and also Downtown Knoxville. A perfect spot for a nice glamping getaway.

  • S
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Owners are very friendly. Our tent campsite was very secluded, included a fire pit, picnic table, over looking deck, running water and electric. Loved hearing the running creek from our tent site. Very clean bathrooms. Highly recommended!

  • Erin D.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Indian Creek Campground

    Creekside Camping

    Indian Creek offers the most relaxing creekside camping in North Carolina.

    Every campsite is lush with greenery, private and well maintained after each occupancy. The bathhouse is the cleanest I have found and the campsite store carries all of your forgotten necessities, and more!

    My husband and I love coming back to this campground, because how of well we and our kids sleep! The sound of the creek at night melts all of your worries away and takes you off to peaceful slumber.

    This campground is always in rotation for a visit.

  • Katie K.
    Sep. 11, 2020

    Townsend-Great Smokies KOA

    Perfect spot outside the smoky mountain national park

    My family and I have been camping at this campground for over 25 years now. When we first started going here it was a small family owned business and it has certainly changed since KOA took over but I think they’re all positive, just less of the charm. The sites along the river are by far the best, and the cost is reflective of that. They upgraded the bathhouse to be climate controlled recently... the best upgrade!!! The location is superb, right outside cades cove and a five min drive from put in for tubing down the river and one of the few places you can simply tune to without having to pay a service to shuttle you one way or the other. The staff is amazing. Definitely a must stop!


Guide to Almond

The Great Smoky Mountains surround Almond, North Carolina with peaks reaching over 5,000 feet, creating microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the year. Located near the southern end of the Appalachian Trail, this region experiences rainfall averaging 55 inches annually, which contributes to the lush vegetation surrounding glamping options. Weather can change rapidly at higher elevations, with temperature drops of 3-5 degrees for every 1,000 feet gained.

What to do

Waterfall hiking trails: 1-3 miles from campgrounds. Deep Creek provides easy access to multiple waterfall trails within the national park. A camper at Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground shared, "If you take the short drive into the national park, you will come to a parking lot, and from there, you can hike to three waterfalls close by. The closest one from the parking lot in the national park is two-tenths of a mile, and it is an easy hike."

Trout fishing: License required, year-round season. Several campgrounds offer direct creek access for fishing. At Grumpy Bear Campground, visitors enjoy fishing the Tuckaseegee River. "The fishing is great and so is the environment," notes one reviewer who appreciated the natural recreational opportunities at this glamping destination near Almond.

Historic ghost town exploration: Self-guided tours. Near Elkmont Campground, visitors can explore the Daisy Town ghost town. "One of the more intriguing areas to explore at Elkmont is the Daisy Town ghost town. Once you've set up camp, walk or drive down the road toward the Little River and Jakes Creek trails. Follow the signs for additional parking and you'll find yourself at the end of a road lined with assorted cottages and cabins that used to be vacation homes."

What campers like

Private bathrooms: Individual shower rooms with toilets. Greenbrier Campground features exceptional bathroom facilities. One reviewer noted, "The bathrooms were FABULOUS. SERIOUSLY. I've never wanted to bathe in a campground bathroom before, but I do it out of necessity. Well these bathrooms were luxurious and modern and so SO clean. I gladly bathed in the showers here and felt so clean afterwards!"

Creek sounds: Natural white noise for sleeping. Campers consistently mention the calming effect of water sounds at night. A visitor at Indian Creek Campground shared, "I almost hate to give a glowing review for fear of making this place too famous! I want it to be my secret place that no one knows about. I've tent camped here twice. Once at 14a in August 2019 (amazing, right on the creek, sounds of rushing water all night)."

Dark sky stargazing: Best in spring and fall. The mountain location allows for exceptional night sky viewing at many campgrounds. As one camper at Indian Creek Campground described, "To have found this place is one of the reasons I love this app so much. This campground is a GEM tucked away from the tourism hustle and bustle. Close enough to be convenient but more than half away for some peace and quiet and a beautifully dark sky full of stars."

What you should know

Road noise: Variable by campground location. Some glamping options in Almond are affected by nearby roads. At Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, a camper cautioned, "There is a A LOT of road noise coming from the other side of the little river at all hours of the day and night. It was not exactly relaxing and peaceful with dozens of motorcycles going by at a time."

Cell coverage gaps: Prepare for limited connectivity. Many campgrounds in the mountains have spotty service. At Indian Creek Campground, a visitor noted, "Caveat: NO ATT service and Wi-Fi spotty and slow except when in pavilion. If connectivity is important (and it legitimately can be), this might not be the place for you."

Campsite spacing: Varies significantly between properties. While some glamping sites offer privacy, others place units closer together. A visitor to Deep Creek Tube Center commented, "The sites are so closely packed you could not eat at the picnic tables without being in someone else's site. Couldn't make a fire in the fire ring because it was right next to the RV in the next site."

Tips for camping with families

Multiple playgrounds: Morning and evening activity options. Family-friendly amenities keep children entertained. A visitor to Deep Creek Tube Center shared, "This was a great family campground. Plenty for the kids to do, including gem mining, feeding goats and several playgrounds. Plus you can rent tubes and drive a short distance into the national park for some fun tubing."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early morning best time. The Smoky Mountains region offers chances to observe native species. A camper at Cades Cove noted, "This is a very unique spot in the smokies. I have never seen more black bear. It was a very safe distance we watched them about a football field away across a field pretty amazing experience."

Swimming holes: Natural water play areas. Several glamping options near Almond feature creek access. At Greenbrier Campground, a visitor mentioned, "The swimming hole was a blessing during the hot days! (Think ice bucket challenge). The tubing was fun for the older kids and adults."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Bring extra blocks. Some glamping and RV sites require adjustment. At Little Arrow, an RVer warned, "Only surprise was unlovely site, our neighbor had to loan blocks to set camper."

Seasonal congestion: Early arrivals recommended. Popular areas can fill up, especially during peak seasons. A visitor to Elkmont Campground advised, "CC is an excellent campground. The GSMNP is a busy place, so get in early. We camped here in November and didn't have a problem getting a site, but the place did fill up!"

Dump station availability: Limited options. For RVs and glamping units with holding tanks, plan accordingly. A camper at Elkmont noted, "The nearest dump station is a seasonal one at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (doesn't open until late May); the one at Cades Cove is open year round."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Almond, NC is Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a 4.7-star rating from 124 reviews.

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