26 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin accommodations exist within campgrounds near Whittier, North Carolina, providing varying levels of amenities and comfort. Timberlake Campground in Whittier offers cabin rentals with electricity and indoor conveniences, while Indian Creek Campground in Cherokee features cabins with proximity to creeks and natural settings. "The cabins themselves are relatively nice - very rustic so don't expect anything fancy. Mattresses in bunk beds are very thin plastic pads. No sheets/towels provided so bring your own everything," notes one visitor about accommodations in the area. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and lighting, with some providing heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Many campgrounds like Kirkland Creek Campground and Cabins and Cherokee-Great Smokies KOA maintain cabins that accommodate families or small groups. Advance reservations are essential during peak season from April through October. Pet policies vary by property, with some like the Cherokee-Great Smokies KOA offering pet-friendly cabin options. According to one camper who stayed at Moonshine Creek 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."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary considerably between properties, with some offering full kitchens while others provide only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates. The more rustic cabins typically have electricity but lack running water, requiring guests to use nearby communal bathhouses. Camp stores at locations like Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground stock basic camping supplies, firewood, and some grocery items. Kirkland Creek Campground operates seasonally from April through October, while Cherokee-Great Smokies KOA remains open year-round for those seeking winter cabin accommodations.
"Our site was good size and bathroom facilities were nice and clean with running water and flush toilets. I wish the national parks would have shower facilities at more of their campgrounds."
"I was in site A14, beside a branch of the Little River with a large tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, and paved, slightly sloped, parking pad."
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from $30 / night
"We stayed in a deluxe cabin and I felt it was well worth it for the price. The heat did struggle to keep it warm but they had just gone through a pretty severe winter storm."
"Years ago, my wife and I stayed at this campground in a cabin beside Raven Fork River. If I’m not mistaken, the one we were at this time was either the same cabin or one close to it. "
"Indian Creek offers the most relaxing creekside camping in North Carolina. Every campsite is lush with greenery, private and well maintained after each occupancy."
"We chose a primitive site secluded from all other campers since we tend to be a bit noisy."
from $26 - $37 / 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."
"Sites are full hookup and have cable, picnic tables, fire rings and a grill. Everything was extremely clean."
from $35 - $258 / night
"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."
"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."
"Picnic table, fire ring and grill, sand tent area, level driveway- all make for a good choice for any type of equipment. No cell service for Verizon and none for many miles on the drive to the site."
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from $30 / night
"It is off the beaten path and a few twists and a bridge will get you to a quite and peaceful site."
"It is such a peaceful place off the beaten path. Owner was very kind and helpful. Bath house was clean with hot water. My kids loved meeting his pets and watching the trout."
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from $27 - $120 / night
"Showers, restrooms and laundry were all clean! Some seasonal campers and everyone was friendly! Would stay here again if we are in the area."
"While many large campgrounds have transitioned to RV parks, I was glad to see that Happy Holiday welcomes all types of campers. The variety of camping here is almost endless."
"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."
"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."
from $50 - $55 / night
"Nice laundry facilities. Especially nice are the tent sites. They seem to have some of the most scenic spots. The Sanctuary area is awesome and the tent sites are right on the creek."
"The park is very well maintained. You can tell the owner takes pride in the park. The place is laid out so that almost every site is creekside."
from $43 - $83 / night
LegendBeautiful campground with all the amenities. If you like rustic in the woods this is not your place, but they advertise what they are. Top dollar for top service and gorgeous sites. All the frills if that’s what you want. We love both. Lots of grass for dogs and good dog parks if that’s important.
TravelerNext door to trolley depot, and Old Mill heritage. Walking path along river. Walking distance to shops. Nice camping spots, clean showers and bathrooms. Lots of kids amenities, pool open most of the time.
TravelerVisited in October of 2025 to go to Dollywood. Close to everything yet feels private. VERY well maintained and super friendly hosts. Nighttime activities like bingo, games for kids, large tv area, loved the creek. Would stay there again.
TravelerSuper clean park, friendly hosts that had planned activities for evenings, close to most everything but yet felt out of the hub. would stay again
LegendThis is almost a perfect park. Sites are a little tight, pond is nice, but geese were on another level. So loud at 3-5am it woke us up and kept us up. Our neighbors were also inconsiderately loud at 4-6am. We thought they were pulling out the first time and gave a pass, but it was 4 straight days. This was only place at the time time that had sites. Definitely pretty more scenic parks. We book 2 days out. Staff is super friendly and price wasn’t bad last minute.
LegendWe took US-321 into the back side of Gatlinburg to avoid the downtown craziness. RV Life GPS guided us directly to Twin Creek RV Resort, while Waze suggested a few shortcuts that we wisely passed on. The campground (CG) entrance was a little tight and downhill, but we had no trouble getting to the office for check-in. One of the very friendly and helpful staff members escorted us to back-in site 14, where backing in was easy. We wanted to lower our toy hauler patio to enjoy the creek running behind the sites, and the staff kindly allowed us to park our F-450 in site 38 across the road to give us more room. Our site had a nice patio area with a long bench, picnic table, and nearby fire pit. CG Wi-Fi was so-so at 6.17 Mbps download. Verizon had 2 bars and T-Mobile had 3 bars, while our T-Mobile Home Internet delivered a respectable 106 Mbps download. There was considerable road noise from US-321, especially during daylight hours, although evenings were noticeably quieter. The fenced dog park was small, but there was plenty of room around the CG to walk our pup. Overall, we enjoyed our creekside site, the helpful staff, and the convenient location away from the busiest part of Gatlinburg.
TravelerBeautiful spot in the smoky mountains. State park style amenities, no showers. No hookups. Very busy very open campground. Nice that some trails are walking distance from campground. I would not camp here again as I prefer more separation and privacy. No cell service. STARLINK is usable but obstructed with tree canopy
ScoutWhatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
ScoutWalk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
Camping cabins near Whittier, North Carolina provide access to the southern section of the Great Smoky Mountains at elevations between 1,900-2,500 feet. The region experiences moderate rainfall (55-60 inches annually) with cool mountain nights even during summer months when temperatures average 75-85°F during daytime. Most cabin areas remain open April through October, though several year-round options accommodate winter visitors when daytime temperatures average 40-50°F.
Tubing on Deep Creek: At Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground, tubing is a summer highlight with rentals available on-site. "You can put in your tube at one side of campground and float to end of tent sites to get out (15-20 minutes total float) or drive up the road a bit to Smoky Mountain Deep Creek entrance for a longer run of about 2-3 hours and end up back in camp," explains Christy C.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Several campgrounds maintain stocked fishing areas. At Timberlake Campground, fishing is complementary. "There are two ponds, one for swimming and one for fishing. It was nice to have fishing and swimming in sight!" shares Sarah S., while Kayla S. notes, "Two fishing ponds where we caught lots of bass."
Hiking Mingo Falls: Located near Cherokee, this short hike offers waterfall views. "Mingo Falls (a short 0.44 mile round trip hike up 161 stairs, then a relatively level trail to the base of a beautiful waterfall," reports Steve G. from Indian Creek Campground, making it accessible for most fitness levels.
Private bathrooms: Greenbrier Campground features exceptional bathroom facilities. "Within the bath house, there are several private doors leading to your own 3 piece bath with shelving and granite counters with outlets, and a stunning double shower," writes Erin H., while Elizabeth B. confirms the "bath houses were awesome with individual rooms equipped with toilet, sink and shower."
Creekside sites: Many campers praise waterfront locations. "Our site was right on the creek and the sounds were soothing at night as we fell asleep," shares Kayla S. from Timberlake Campground. At Kirkland Creek Campground and Cabins, Cole & Amber M. found that "the setting of the campsite is beautiful with a creek running past that was so soothing to listen to."
Free campsite extras: Several campgrounds offer complimentary amenities. "The free ice and firewood made the nightly stay virtually half price!" reports J S. about Timberlake Campground, where Amanda A. confirms they received "a free bundle of firewood (one bundle per night) and told about the free ice machine!"
Tent site limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate tent campers equally. At Cherokee-Great Smokies KOA, Jennifer L. warns: "If you're a tent camper, be aware that the tent sites are located near the road (I will never understand why campsites do this, since we are the ones with no soundproofing)."
Seasonal variations: Most cabin facilities operate from April through October with limited winter options. Cades Cove Campground runs from "March 11 to October 31" according to its season information, while Timberlake operates "May 1 to November 1."
Cell service limitations: Many camping areas have poor connectivity. At Indian Creek Campground, reviews mention "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."
Look for playgrounds and kid activities: Happy Holiday RV Village offers numerous children's amenities. "There are plenty of activities onsite for the kids to enjoy. They have a pool, arcade, fishing pond, paved roads for bike riding, etc," writes Megan F., and Ben F. adds there are "lots of activities and everyone is always friendly and helpful."
Consider cabins for weather protection: Mountain weather can change rapidly. At Cherokee-Great Smokies KOA, Crystal C. notes the property offers "year round access to pool and hot tub as well as sauna room," making it suitable for family trips during unpredictable weather periods.
Book early for river sites: Riverfront locations are highly sought after. "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," writes Jill R. about Indian Creek Campground, indicating how quickly prime sites fill up.
Campsite spacing varies significantly: At Grumpy Bear Campground, Ron observes "Sites are very close together," and @HomegrownRV confirms this while still noting "everything was clean and taken care of." Consider size requirements when booking.
Bridge access considerations: Several campgrounds have limited entry points. At Greenbrier Campground, "Access to the facility is by a small bridge that runs over the Little Pigeon River," according to Erin H., potentially limiting access for oversized rigs.
Drainage matters in mountain settings: Mountain rain can create challenges. At Grumpy Bear Campground, Ron observed "We had alot of rain and the park drained and dried well," an important consideration for RV parking on potentially soft ground.
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