Joan and I were fortunate this year to have our schedules align where we could spend family time at Smoky Mountain Campground Bryson City NC. We met our crew early July with plans to just enjoy the surrounding area – tube in Deep Creek, hike and ride bikes into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and spend a day to seeing the site in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is our third time over an eight year period coming to Smoky Mountain Campground – new owners, positive upgrades, yet they have taken the extra care to maintain the family atmosphere that makes this campground special.

Smoky Mountain Campground, Deep Creek, NC

Going to Smoky Mountain Campground takes you through the quaint town of Bryson City, NC. At the end of town we took a right turn at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and continued though the community of Deep Creek to the end of West Deep Creek Road. The campground is located on the right along beautiful and flowing Deep Creek and just a few feet from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

We first came to Smoky Mountain Campground eight years ago for a family outing. This is our 3 time camping here and the eight year in a row for Julie, Josh and the grandkids. It’s full of memories from over the years, and we always enjoy returning the fourth of July week for both family time and catching up with returning campers who have become close friends over the years.

The campground has full hook up with a mix of 30 amp and 50 amp spots. Sites are available for a few large RVs, to mid and smaller size, and also welcomes tent campers. For those popular dates throughout the year, the campground can get very full with close sites, but no one seems to mind with many who have been camping here for over 40 years with the third generation now enjoying all the area has to offer. And everyone looks forward to stepping inside the 80 year old campground store which often becomes the evening go to spot for hand dipped ice cream.

Deep Creek and Tubing

The big draw to the area is Deep Creek. The creek runs through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, along the edge of the campground toward town. During the peak summer months, the Park and creek draws tubers from far and wide who come to take in the fun of floating through the Park. Those camping at Smoky Mountain Campground have the added benefit to complete the float at the campground just steps away from their RVs.

View the video below for a tour of the campground and a peak into some iLoveRVlife family time.

As years past, we love this area, the family time, seeing old friends and making new, and most of all, looking forward to our return.

Helpful Links:

Smoky Mountain Campgroud

Great Smoky Mountain National Park – Deep Creek

Explore Bryson City, NC

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