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Deep Creek Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
92[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
28 ft[4]

Deep Creek Campground is run by the National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina[5]. Recreation.gov lists 92 overnight campsites, and NPS says all 92 are reservable[1][6].

What to expect

NPS lists the camping fee as $30 per site, per night[2]. NPS says campsite reservations are required and can be made up to six months ahead[7]. The campground closes seasonally, and NPS lists a closure from 2026-10-25 to 2027-05-01[8]. Recreation.gov counts 25 tent only sites and 32 RV nonelectric sites, plus 30 walk to sites and 5 standard nonelectric sites[1]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 28 feet[4]. Recreation.gov shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[9]. NPS lists flush toilets year round, and lists no showers[10]. Drinking water and a dump station are listed as seasonal[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 92
Site types[1] 32 rv nonelectric, 30 walk to, 25 tent only nonelectric, 5 standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[6] 92, 92 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 1
Hookups[9] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 28 ft (median 22 ft)
Equipment[12] RV or trailer at 27 sites, tent at 92 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[15] 1:00 PM
Check-out[16] 12: PM
People per site[17] 6

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Camping Fee[2] $30

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Deep Creek Campground cost?
NPS lists a camping fee of $30 per night, charged per site[2]. Fees can change, so confirm on Recreation.gov before booking.
Do I need a reservation at Deep Creek Campground?
NPS says you must reserve, and booking opens up to six months ahead[7]. It lists 92 reservable sites and 0 first come, first served[6].
Are there hookups at Deep Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov site details show 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 92 campsites[9].
How long an RV can Deep Creek Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 28 feet per Recreation.gov[4].
Are dogs and campfires allowed at Deep Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 92 campsites with this detail[13]. Campfires are listed as allowed at all 90 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 92 overnight campsites at Deep Creek Campground: 32 rv nonelectric, 30 walk to, 25 tent only nonelectric, 5 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Camping Fee: $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Deep Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Deep Creek Campground: 28 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 22 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Deep Creek Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. NPS lists 92 sites at Deep Creek Campground: 92 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance. National Park Service
  8. Season and hours (NPS): Deep Creek Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. Listed exceptions: Closed 2026-10-25 to 2027-05-01. National Park Service
  9. Hookups at Deep Creek Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 92 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Amenities at Deep Creek Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: No;... National Park Service
  11. 1 of the 92 campsites at Deep Creek Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Permitted equipment at Deep Creek Campground: 27 sites accept an RV or trailer and 92 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Deep Creek Campground: yes at all 92 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Deep Creek Campground: yes at all 90 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Deep Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM (for 91 of 92 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Deep Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12: PM (for 56 of 92 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Deep Creek Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. NPS campground rules for Deep Creek Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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