Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Bryson City, NC is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Bryson City, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
$30 / night
"Right outside of Gatlinburg so plenty to do and see if you feel like exploring outside of the park."
"Pets are allowed in the campground, but not on the trails.
This campground has great access to hiking and fishing, as well as wildlife viewing."
$30 / night
"Smokemont is a great campground in the North Carolina side of the Smoky Mountains. It is a perfect base camp to enjoy this amazing national park."
"We only stayed for 1 night but really enjoyed the campgrounds proximity to activities on the North Carolina side of the park."
$50 / night
"Campsite has easy access from Bryson City and is a short hike from several beautiful waterfalls! I stayed for two nights on a long weekend trip to the Great Smoky Mountains."
"I have been camping at Deep Creek for nearly four decades. We absolutely love tenting creekside! Advise a WAGON for hauling stuff from vehicle to site because these are NOT drive up spots."
$30 / night
"There’s a river that runs a long the outside of the campground. Good swimming holes. A store that sells food (the best ice cream), firewood & camping supplies."
"Pros:
- beautiful and scenic
- Near great trails
- lots of wildlife - saw a bear!"
"The campground has many amenities including an indoor pool and hot tub (unfortunately not open while we were there), a playground, a dog park, laundry facilities, a nice general store, on-site bike and"
"A nice pool, games, paths, pet play areas, etc. Once you get set up here, there really is no reason to go off-site,it is a really nice KOA."
"Campground review: Located in Bryson City, N.C. on Deep Creek, this campground has around 50 sites with full hookups."
"This campground is just outside Bryson City, NC. Bryson is a great little town, several nice restaurants, Nantahala Brewing Co. and 20 min from the NOC. Highly recommended."
$35 - $258 / night
" Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area."
"The dog park is near this area as well as a swimming area on the river. It’s a short walk to the office/store and all the activities they offer."
$36 - $100 / night
"Perfect place for rent camping with great bath facilities, plenty of firewood, and close to Fontana Lake, NOC, Bryson City, and GSMNP."
"Conveniently located between NOC and Bryson City.
Bathrooms were some of the best we have ever used in our years of camping."
$27 - $120 / night
"It’s clean, well lit, appealing to the eye and in a perfect lockup the mountain just minutes from Bryson city. When I say clean I mean top of the line!"
"Awesome little campground away from what seems like everything else, but still 30 mins or so from Bryson City. The staff was superb and extremely helpful."
$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."
"If you want to step back in time, before cell phones, the rushing water to sooth you all day from anywhere on the campground, this is the place. The sites are spacious and well kept."
TravelerWhat a great spot with a great host. It’s clean, well lit, appealing to the eye and in a perfect lockup the mountain just minutes from Bryson city. When I say clean I mean top of the line! The eggs are fresh, the fish pond is amazing and so is the horseshoe pit! Can’t beat it!
TravelerAwesome little campground away from what seems like everything else, but still 30 mins or so from Bryson City. The staff was superb and extremely helpful. We pull a 36ft trailer and the road getting to the campground is a little tight in places, but with their help I was able to get right where I needed to be within the campground. Awesome creek running through the place with a trout pond as well. Can’t wait to see what the owners do with the place in the near future as they just purchased it in September.
TravelerCampsite has easy access from Bryson City and is a short hike from several beautiful waterfalls! I stayed for two nights on a long weekend trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. I selected Deep Creek Campground over other campgrounds in the national park so I would have cell service and internet access.
Restrooms have flush toilets, kept clean and well-lit. Several places to access drinking water, but no showers are available.
I didn’t play in the creek, but it’s a popular spot for tubing. There’s also a large picnic area for day users.
GuideIndian 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.
GuideI have been camping at Deep Creek for nearly four decades. We absolutely love tenting creekside! Advise a WAGON for hauling stuff from vehicle to site because these are NOT drive up spots. Bugs are generally not a big issue. Most sites are shaded. Bathrooms always clean, though they do show age. Don’t expect a lot of privacy, but do expect you and your family/friends/pets to make friends! Shower just outside park for $3. Coin laundry in Bryson City, along with plenty of shopping and food. I have camped here in June, July, August, and September, in multiple sites. Happy tubing!
RangerThe Deep Creek Campground is located just minutes away from the charming Bryson City with its shops, breweries, little cafes an other attractions such as steam train rides on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. It's located inside the GSM National Park and provides access to Deep Creek and its various fun activities - swimming, tubing, as well as several easily accessible waterfalls.
The campground itself is quite open, the sites not separated from each other at all. Each site has a pad and the staff is super adamant about all tents and even hammocks being on or above the pads. I'm giving the campground 4 stars only because of the lack of privacy and limited space. The rest is great and I love this campground. The bathrooms are clean. The shower is located outside of the campsite as far as I remember, requires a short drive.
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ScoutMy daughter and I were looking for a campground in or near Bryson City to reserve last week. Very nice and peaceful campsite for RV or Tent camping. We thoroughly enjoyed our night there. It’s kind of tucked into the hills off the beaten path. Nice family operates the site. Definitely recommend.
ScoutA family owned and operated, 11 acre full service, pet friendly camping facility. We are conveniently located just 20 minutes outside the historic town of Murphy North Carolina, at an elevation of 1850 feet, surrounded by mountains! Closer to the natural beauty the area is known for. We are nestled in the center of a peaceful valley with a 360 degree view of the mountains that surround us. The campsites border the many bubbling streams that pass through our valley.
_A Full Service Campground, w_e have 2 separate bath houses with private individual bathing facilities, 3 _Bunkhouses as well as Primitive sites. _We have a large pavilion for your group meetings, family reunions, fully lighted with electricity available.
TravelerThis is THE prime camping area for Bryson City. Tubing is within walking distance, train station is just a few miles away, breweries & restaurants are just a few miles away as well.
Spots aren't that big, as another review noted. If you can check out which spot you think you want before your actual stay, that would be ideal.
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