Big Creek Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Big Creek Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (51 min southeast of Morristown, TN) with an elevation of 1,700 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. Max equipment length is 18 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $30.00 per night. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (97)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		76%
4 star		14%
3 star		4%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Sep 18, 2024 at Campsite #6

One of my very favorite campsites. Third time staying there, and I will be back again. Thank you?

@BobP1015720 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #1

This is one of the best campgrounds in the GSMNP.One thing that has to be improved is thereare many holes in the gravle road leading into BIg Creek and the campground. They cannot be missed when getting to the campground. If these are not filled in, cars can be damaged.

@CoreyH7FB82B09 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #10

Absolutely excellent location and experience. Creek right there within site, bathroom a one-minute walk away, running water right next to the site. Friendly staff, well-maintained grounds. We will absolutely be returning to this gem of a site.

@JonathanW14164 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #12

I love this campground!! Small, tent only and the creek next to it is amazing!

@MitchM2662414 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #3

Beautiful campsite Been coming for years Please put cart back at the sign in station

@BenjaminK89338 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #3

Big Creek Campsite is great! Easy access to the river. Nice facilities. Not too crowded. We benefited from people no-showing to their reserved sites as the area was 'fully booked' but we were surrounded by empty sites, which was nice. Campsite host was nice and helpful.

@ZackS438B02E00 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #7

Super fun, great spot nice rangers and quiet campers

@ConnieL794FC3D · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #10

Campsite #10 is my favorite. I stay there often. Dont miss a hike to Mouse Creek Falls and the Midnight Hole.

@KirstinM76F819 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #9

The camp hosts were wonderful, as always. Kind, welcoming, and on top of keeping the campground clean and functioning. And the campground itself was absolutely perfect and I cannot complain about the upkeep at all.The only reason I did not give my stay 5 stars has to do with the number of people trying to illegally camp or set up for the day at the campground. People took up parking, unloaded stuff into a campsite that was not theirs, and made it impossible to get to the bathroom at times - and this happened daily with folks who were not staying at the campground. The hosts did chase them out when they could, but it was a constant issue. I think having an enforcement range here randomly to ticket folks might deter this behavior.

@RonaldW9151685 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #8

I just found my name on the board with the camp site number

@WendyD9433622 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #7

This park is beautiful, clean and quiet. The tent pads are raised and in excellent condition. Best camping experience in the last few years.

@CharlesC950415 · Camped on Apr 22, 2024 at Campsite #11

easy to get to. quiet. excellent sites near creek. clean restroom.

@DebraOF012B3C9 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #11

The setting is so lovely. We went to Parrot Mountain and that was fun. I am happy to just be at the camping spot.

@GarnerL64D930A · Camped on Oct 27, 2023 at Campsite #3

Beautiful spot

@TonyWC2D11D87B · Camped on Oct 25, 2023 at Campsite #7

Great campsites, beautiful Creekside setting, just enough modern convenience and awesomely scenic and well maintained trails with easy access nearby.Only very minimal complaint, the trails are a bit rocky.Great experience!

@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Oct 25, 2023 at Campsite #10

Love the place. Stay there several times a year.

@BrendanM393331 · Camped on Oct 23, 2023 at Campsite #12

Hello Folks I camped a couple of days at Big Creek Campgrounds in the Great Smokey Mountains. I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful campgrounds I have camped in... The fall colours were in full bloom making it that much more spectacular. Hiking up along Big Creek to a couple of waterfalls was super energizing. Meeting other campers and hikers along the way and sharing thoughts about the day and other camping experiences. It was so nice finding likeminded people along the trails and back at the campgrounds to share other areas to explore. I spoke with the park warden who was super helpful and jokingly reminded me how lucky I was to have one of the twelve sites and getting site 12 which was a perfect location overlooking Big Creek. Thank you so much for preserving this amazing grand parcel of land for people from the States and from all over the world to enjoy.

@ChristyC987015 · Camped on Oct 17, 2023 at Campsite #11

Perfect getaway in GSMNP! Quiet, creekside sites with easy access to trailhead. Clean restrooms and overall great place to camp. Creek provides constant, white-noise type of sound. As the name implies, it is a big sound coming from the creek, but very relaxing.

@MeganK8AC23BC4 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #1

The camping pad was huge and perfect for our needs. During the rain, it drained well and didn't puddle or pool which was huge for keeping us dry. The picnic table and fire ring were perfect as well. We took others' advice and didn't filter the water at camp but drank it straight and had zero issues. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. We will be back!

@HaileyR1E983F2 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #4

Amazing campsite with a very charming creek running behind it.

@EmilyC1289829 · Camped on Sep 25, 2023 at Campsite #9

Quiet, peaceful, clean bathrooms

@GenevaR3FECAD2 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #5

I liked the darkness at night. Campground was large but not too many sites, relatively private. The trails leading out were good to explore, plus the water hole for swimming would be fun for older and younger kids in summer. I would go again.

@NicholasP85609 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #4

Very nice campground with easy access to some awesome trails. I would definitely go back and recommend to anyone who likes to do some hiking.

@KathyC9607069 · Camped on Sep 19, 2023 at Campsite #1

My husband and I had a great time camping and hiking at Big Creek. Parking at the campground was easy. Walking in the lush green woods was refreshing and beautiful. All the Park Rangers I talked to when getting passes to hike the backcountry were friendly and very helpful. We plan on coming back.

@SarahD2854125 · Camped on Sep 12, 2023 at Campsite #1

It's a very beautiful site. Not much privacy between campsites, but otherwise you are deep in the woods. The creek was lovely and offered a soothing backdrop of white noise.

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