Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232478
When Deep Creek Group Camp reopens
Deep Creek Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 114 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026): 59 open for online reservation · 55 reserved.
Where the open windows are
48.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 59 of 114 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026Not open online48.2%
Open site-nights59 / 114
Reserved (of online inventory)55 / 114
Weekday openings41
Weekend openings18
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 41 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 37 of 75 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 203 | 24 |
| 202 | 18 |
| 201 | 17 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
59 open site-nights across 3 sites at Deep Creek Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 12 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 203.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +12 more |
| 202 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
| 201 | Not recorded | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11 +5 more |
About Deep Creek Group Camp
Overview
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive camping with the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints.
The camp offers 92 individual sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.
Deep Creek is in the southeastern portion of the park and provides a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Because of its proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months.
Recreation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek Group Site. An easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 mile to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. On your way you can view elegant Tom Branch Falls located on the far side of Deep Creek. Turn right at the junction with Indian Creek Trail and proceed approximately 200' to Indian Creek Falls. The falls are 25 feet in height.
Deep Creek runs on the edge of the campground and provides easily accessible fishing, wading and tubing. Visitors can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.
Facilities
The camp offers three group sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a family meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.
Natural Features
Deep Creek is in the southeastern portion of the park and provides a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Because of it's proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months.
Nearby Attractions
Although the Deep Creek Group Camp is available by reservation only, the nearby Deep Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served camping, and can also accommodate RV campers.
Bryson City, located about three miles away, offers grocery stores and medical facilities.
3 monitored sitesNo hookups3 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 20
Getting there
Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184 From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.
1912 East Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713828-488-3184 OR 865-436-1261
CampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232478 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232478 · Deep Creek Group Camp · Bryson City NC10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Reservations for Deep Creek Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 59 of 114 tracked site-nights are currently open (51.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Deep Creek Group Camp in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Deep Creek Group Camp?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 203. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Deep Creek Group Camp?
October 2026, with 37 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 75.
When is the next open date at Deep Creek Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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