I have been here for three months now during the winter and I have come to know the owner and her…read moreson, Joni and (30? Year old son) William quite well. As they become comfortable with your stay, they become increasingly hostile over seriously nothing. A simple question about Wi-Fi or anything will elicit screams and hollers and even hanging up on you. Joni even yelled at my DoorDash driver who was still parked in my driveway. She has owned this campground for 28 years as she will remind you time and time again. In my opinion it's time to retire. She is burnt out and the most unhappiest woman I have ever met. This is not exclusive to me, but all of my neighbors as well. They are terrified of her. I think I'm the only one to stand up to her outbursts and not take her sh*t. The more scenic sites are at a 45° angle so be prepared to back your RV in up at that angle. Please know that if there is any rain, you will be quite easily stuck at your site due to slick mud and clay and ancient, well embedded gravel that is no longer helpful for your RV and vehicle. My Expedition was stuck just pulling into my drive, if that tells you anything. There are so many other great RV sites such as Tuckaseegee (River & Rails), Great Smoky Mtns RV resort, and the Great Outdoors ($$$$). There is no reason to deal with the hostility here. Hope this helps.

I have now stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Joni knows the campsite I like. This…read moretime, I came in with bad timing in a storm. Joni not only gave me a covered site (no extra) but also helped me rearrange the site how I needed. This has become a home away from home and I love it every time I come.

DEEP CREEK TUBE RENTAL operates out of the general store for Smoky Mountain Campground. It is the…read morelast tube rental opportunity on the right side of Deep Creek Road before it enters into the park. This became our first adventure of a week long vacation as we stopped here during the drive to our destination. We checked with several of the nearby tube rental businesses and decided on this one not only because of their location, but also because they did not charge us to use the life vests required for anyone under 13 years old. Other places either charged an additional fee or wanted a deposit. The staff was friendly and I even had a little sports banter with the owner, who had a God-awful Alabama hat on... Go GA Bulldogs!!! LOL But where they earned 5-stars was because of their honest dealings . We visited two days after heavy rain had swollen the river. While the overall volume was significantly down, it was still fairly swift. This caused a few traumatic moments as three adults had to fish three kids (6,7,8) out of the creek in fast moving current once they reached the take-out point near the bridge. This of course was not the rental companies fault, BUT it would have been useful to know the best places to exit the water. Some sort of map or signage along the creek would have been extremely helpful. Exiting the creek was so difficult by the bridge that safety for the youngest became an alarming issue and two rafts (and a pair of shoes) were lost in the battle between holding on to the kids or holding on to the rafts. At checkout the owners charged us about $55 per raft, but told us they would refund the money IF the rafts were found by the end of the day. They were indeed found and the owners not only texted us the same day, but had the money in our account before weeks end. I TRULY appreciate the honesty because we would have been none the wiser! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Aside from the difficulty exiting the creek, they also had a wipeout on a bottleneck rapid further upstream that really traumatized the youngest of our group. I didn't think the poor kid would ever go in water again, but luckily a few hugs and a slice of pizza brought him back from a dark place. So for families with kids single digit in age, I'd recommend putting your rafts in at Tom's Creek Falls when volume is up (and not the one near Indian Creek) which avoids the more challenging area for tubers. In retrospect I would have dropped my crew at the trailhead and driven back to the General Store and waited to help them exit there. It would have given them a longer ride in the river. Still, it did make for a lively story during the remainder of our vacation! It's amazing how little boys go from scared and crying in the moment to superhero's who called on their Aquaman powers when retelling the tale days later! LOL PS - The tube rentals are ALL DAY until closing (7pm). Cost was $8/tube with a dollar off coupon for checking-in on yelp. BE SAFE and enjoy! 2022 / 93

I am someone who goes out camping for 6 months at a time…read moreThis year - 2023 - I was supposed to spend the month of June at Cross Creek RV Resort Cost $ 775 for the months stay Which I had paid in Full In February 2023 my van ( vehicle I flat tow behind my motorhome Van caught fire - put out quickly but still a lot of damage I didn't get it back until middle of June In March I called Cross Creek to explain my issue Although Sympathetic my van fire I was told nothing can be done to adjust my reservation into a mother year They also told me no refunds - not even a partial I simply am out the $ 775 I don't feel as if I was treated fairly My warning to fellow campers is If you decide to go to this campground only put down as much of a deposit as you are willing to loose - if for some reason you can go Death in the family Vehicle break downs Major surgery It's worth saying in previous years I have spent month at this campground and enjoyed my stay Now I'll never be back

We stayed a week here and had a great time. Not only is the park clean and quiet, it's also in the…read moremost beautiful valley with natural fields full of fireflies with mountains all around. There is a beautiful rushing creek. And the dog park is the largest and cleanest one I have ever encountered at a campground (we are full time). There is also a "hike" up the mountain on a gravel road. It's a brutal workout. And it ends with a dead end rather than a beautiful lookout so, don't take it unless you want the exercise and are ready for a steady, steep climb all the way up. It's about a mile long. There are no bathrooms or laundry facilities so, this is a place for folks who are fully contained.

Traveling through NC, we came upon this campground right along a beautiful river. It was nicely…read moreupdated & bathrooms very clean. The staff, especially Donna, were very warm, welcoming & accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!

After staying at the Deep Creek Campground for a few days without a shower, I felt quite grimy and…read morewas desperate for a shower. This campground / RV park is one of the few places that allows people from OTHER campgrounds to use their showers (for a small fee, of course). You just drive into the parking lot, find the trailer near the entrance with the small golf cart next to it, knock on the door, and the man who runs the campground will come out. Each shower is $5 but you'll feel like a million bucks afterwards. Try to bring exact change since he may not have change. If the office trailer with the golf cart isn't obvious, there should be a paper posted on the door of the little building closest to the road directing you where to go. Though the interior was very dimly lit, the showers in the women's bathhouse seemed clean. The toilets were not clean, though--I advise not using them. There are also electrical outlets around the sink where you can charge your stuff. No one else entered the bathhouse while I was in it. Bear Hunter Campground is pretty close to the Bryson City downtown (though you'll definitely need a car). Hike all day in the Smokey Mountains, take a shower here, and go back to your campground to rest at night.

NRC is a great campground -- I'm so glad I found it! It is quiet, with loads of privacy, in a…read moregreat location. It is quite near the Nantahala Outdoor Center and also the town of Bryson City, NC. There's so much to do at both places, and to have a lovely, fully equipped tiny home/cabin to come home to really made the day awesome. The host is great -- professional, courteous, and helpful. They even offer a 'smores pack' for your campfire at night! The view of the mountains is SPECTACULAR. We loved it and plan to come back again!

Brookside is great! Bob and Kathy are very kind and accommodating. They have a store on site with…read moresome supplies, firewood, etc. Bathhouse is very clean. Showers are on the small side, but have plenty of hot water and do the job. The campground itself is just off the road, but you have to drive down an easy slope to get there, it's surrounded by trees, and traffic isn't bad at all, so road noise is practically nonexistent. A peaceful creek runs through the middle of the campground. We set our tent alongside it. Was great unzipping the door and seeing that first thing in the morning. Some sites have electric/water, others do not. Just let them know what you need when you book it. I think every site has a picnic table, which came in handy when it rained and we had to keep stuff off the ground. Will definitely return!

A great family campground…read more The tent sites are close together, but there are a few that are fairly secluded, and a couple that are really nice. The brook flows well. It is fairly loud, which the sound of rushing water is something I like in a tent site. The tent sites are not far from the bathrooms. Those bathrooms could use a bit of work though. This campground is close to the nantahala outdoor center. This is a great outfitter location with many things to do. It also doesn't take long to get to the narwhals river itself where you can put your own tubes or kayaks in (or even just play in the water). You could also make the trip to Fontana lake, Bryson city, or the Smokey mountains state park visitor center in a short time. Having spent a good amount of time in the northern parts of the state for gem mining I will say that the mines in the area are a little lacking in quality and amenities, but gem mining is fun anyway. There are a couple near by. Good luck with cell phone service out there though :-). If that is something you need you might want to look closer to town. There are also some cats laying around by the house. They stay by the house, so you should be fine if you don't like them. I like this campground. I wouldn't mind going back.

This is where EOTD has been hosted since last year. Plenty of space for tents and car campers and a…read moreseparate space for RVs. I believe the owner of this site also owned the five log cabins down the street. The bath house was very pleasantly clean. Five toilet stalls and four showers in the ladies room, I'm ASSUMING the same for the men's. Outside the building there is an available microwave and outdoor sink and electrical plug. There is also a net setup for volleyball and a covered seating area with tables and a TV. Only thing you need to be aware of is phone service. It goes in and out... wifi is super iffy.

Absolutely the worst advertised campground I've ever been to in my life. They stated it was…read more"riverside" ummmm nooooo!!! It's basically a big open field with absolutely no privacy or shade. Picture Woodstock. The "barely there stream of water" was covered by trees at the campsite and there was basically just a huge mound of dirt where they told us to set up. We asked for a different spot and they said they were full. We paid SIXTY SIX dollars for this tent camping experience on the river!! We asked for a refund and they refused (otherwise, I wouldn't have left a review at all. They should have made it right.) We luckily found a beautiful spot at Deep Creek Campground otherwise we would have had to drive two hours home!!! Do.not.be.scammed.

The campsites are a bit cramped, but the river is wonderful. The camp hosts were very friendly and…read morethe atmosphere was more relaxed than any campground we have visited. If camping next to the water, I would suggest backing in only as far as you need to have the camper out of the drive. I promise most of your time will be spent around a fire at the river's edge!!