US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Haywood County, North Carolina.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 1 |
| Site types | 1 group tent only area no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 35 ft |
| Electric hookups | No |
| RVs welcome | No |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | No |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Campfires allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (423) 487-2683 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Big Creek Campground before you go.
Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. With the gentle waters of Big Creek running alongside the site, and a handful of trailheads within walking distance, this campsite offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions. Recreation Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding areas. Most notably, the Appalachian Trail is easily reached via the Chestnut Branch Trail, a 2.1 mile trail for hikers only, beginning down the road from the campground.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Big Creek Campground is in Haywood County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.