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Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Check-in at 1:00 PM, checkout at noon. Office may operate intermittently November through April. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days.

Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:31PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

2:31 PM — July 23rd, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including urban areas along the I-77 and I-40 corridors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to move along a slow-moving cold front tonight into early Thursday. While widespread 1-2 inch rainfall amounts are expected across western North Carolina from this afternoon through tonight, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 5 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Located near Bryson City on the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Campground provides 92 individual campsites in a forested setting alongside Deep Creek. The campground operates year-round and requires advance reservations through Recreation.gov. Sites accommodate tents and RVs without hookups, with site dimensions varying throughout the campground. Deep Creek is renowned for water recreation. The creek runs along the campground edge, offering easy access for fishing, wading, and tubing during warmer months. Brook and rainbow trout inhabit the stream. The campground serves as a base for hiking to Tom Branch Falls and Indian Creek Falls via an easy 1.6-mile loop trail. The area experiences high bear activity, averaging 339 negative bear-human encounters annually. All food and scented items must be stored properly. Only USDA-certified heat-treated firewood is permitted. Pets must remain leashed at 6 feet maximum and are not allowed on park trails. Generator use is restricted to 8 AM-8 PM, with quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Directions

From downtown Bryson City, NC, follow signs to Deep Creek. The campground is approximately 3 miles from town at 1912 East Deep Creek Road.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length 28ft
Max Trailer Length 26ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (828) 488-3184

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Walk up site
River Tubes are considered “vessels” by the NPS and the State of NC, therefore children 13 and under are required to wear PFD’s.  Over age 13, PFDs are highly recommended.  Close-toed shoes and helmets are strongly recommended.
view of walk-up campsites

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