Freshly remodeled bathrooms and kept very clean. Manager was super nice and very attentive.read more

We loved camping by the river. We had the place to ourselves in the middle of the week. The…read morecampground hosts were very hospitable. Ms. Sue told us to make ourselves at home, so we did. I will comeback with friends to tube when it's warmer this summer!

We ended up staying at Kirkland's Creek Campground by chance, and honestly, it became one of the…read morehighlights of our entire road trip. We were just passing back through Bryson City over the Fourth of July weekend after camping all week. We stopped to do laundry and figured we'd see if anyone had a campsite available. Another campground recommended we call Kirkland's, and we're so glad they did. Jason was one of the most welcoming and accommodating campground hosts we've ever met. He returned our call quickly, let us know he had a few sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. We weren't able to get a creekside site because we booked last minute, but honestly, that didn't matter. You can hear the beautiful creek throughout the campground, and the peaceful atmosphere is exactly what we had been looking for. One of the things we loved most was the location. It truly feels like you've driven 30 minutes into the mountains, away from everything, when in reality you're only about 12-15 minutes from downtown Bryson City, the grocery stores, and the local produce stand. It was the perfect balance of convenience and seclusion. The campground is spotless, with clean bathhouses, laundry facilities, water and electric hookups, firewood, ice, and even a trout pond where you can fish. The sites felt private despite the campground's cozy size, and the mountain views peeking through the trees made it even more special. Jason was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and gave us fantastic recommendations, including where to enjoy a safe and relaxing tubing trip. That local advice made a huge difference in our visit. We also loved meeting the campground's sweet dog and friendly cat--they added even more charm to an already wonderful place. If you're looking for a campground that's quiet, peaceful, welcoming, and genuinely cared for, this is it. We left feeling like we'd found a home away from home. Whenever we return to Bryson City, Kirkland's Creek Campground will be our first call. Thank you, Jason, for your incredible hospitality. We can't wait to come back!

Quiet, clean and the best hospitality in the business! We love the area and will definitely stay…read morehere again!

We stayed one night at Deep Creek Campground & Tubing while visiting Bryson City. The campground…read morewas clean, well-maintained, and in a fantastic location just minutes from downtown and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The creek is beautiful, and falling asleep to the sound of the water was a highlight. The staff was accommodating and allowed us to switch to an RV site so we could park next to our tent, which we appreciated. Looking back, I wish we'd asked more questions because the covered tent sites looked much more private and would have been a better fit for us. This is a great campground for families, groups, and anyone wanting to enjoy tubing. The bathhouses were clean, and the camp store had everything we could have needed. The tubing was a lot of fun, though the creek is shallow and rocky in places, so expect a few bumps along the way! If you're looking for a lively campground with plenty of activities, I highly recommend it. If your goal is total peace and seclusion, you may want to look at some of the quieter campgrounds nearby. Overall, we had a great stay and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the Bryson City area.

First time tubing and glad it rained days before which made it a better rushing experience. Nervous…read moreto start all the way at the top, love that they have many different entry points for those who are nervous. Had a great time and loved that I fell out a couple of times and could not stop laughing! Need to know that for parking you need a card no cash. Only $6 to tube all day. Would have liked someone helping tie the tubes to the top of the car but we managed. If you are with people I suggest getting a cable to connect together because you will get seperated and a paddle or stick to get unstuck or move in different directions is a good idea. They have large bathrooms to change in also. Lots of places to just hang out on the side or side of the water to relax. The waterfall was a beautiful place to stop and relax.

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.

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!!

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

Beautiful spot (only 5 so reserve early) on the creek. Further south than other campgrounds on Deep…read moreCreek, this campground offers you the "peaceful" part of the river minus the tubers. Owner was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Been here over 35 years. Mountain and creek views were spectacular. Easy access to the creek even if you don't score a creek side spot.

Always try and post honest and true reviews. They really seem to be helpful when I am searching for…read morethe right place. Brian I believe the owner comes up to my camper and ask if I can pick up all the poop from Gypsy girl. I travel all over place. Been on the road at 100's of RV parks over the past year. It's 5:30 in the evening so I feed her and put her on her 12' leash. I will show pictures. Picked up one pile of poop Really Brian was that necessary. Especially when his dog is never on a leash. If you have pets? This would not be a place that I would recommend. Hope this helps!

Pitiful, pitiful, pitiful. I called,she said she had a site for me but to call back in 30. I…read moredid.... Went to vmail... For the next 24 hours. So I'm spending my money in Banner Elk.

So sad and pitiful ... the property is right on the river with decent views and has such potential…read more There are several sites with permanent campers and out buildings that look like a flipping junk yard. The motley crew that greeted us looked really iffy. No one knew who we were and couldn't get in touch with the park manager. Super disorganized! We ended up just having to find a empty spot and set up. It took two days for anyone to stop by and it was when we were leaving. The actual site was not terrible and was quiet. Such a shame that they don't put the effort or time into cleaning it up and making some improvements. My recommendation is to find somewhere else to stay.