Photo: Kristina Plaas

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Big Creek Campground

12 sites · $30 · Reservations · No RVs

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About Big Creek

Big Creek Campground is located beside the beautiful Big Creek in a remote and secluded setting. With an elevation of 1,700 feet (518 m), the climate is moderate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Tent-only camping, flush toilets, and drinking water available. No hookups or showers are available at the campground.

Photos

A wooded campsite with gravel tent pad
Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Light Rain Likely
Thu, Nov 12
Overnight
46°F
Light Rain Likely
Rain Showers Likely
Thu, Nov 12
Day
48°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Night
36°F
Rain Showers
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Fri, Nov 13
Day
37°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Night
32°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
38°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Sat, Nov 14
Night
29°F
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
45°F
Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

This campground is in the mountains and weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Be prepared with layers and rain gear in all seasons.

Rules

All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be sealed in a vehicle or in a camping unit constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or as otherwise directed, at all times when not in use. Campfires are permitted only in fire rings. You may collect dead and downed wood in the park for campfires. Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state agency may be brought into the park. Quiet hours are 10 pm-6 am. Generator use is prohibited 8 pm-8 am. Your stay is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time. You may have up to six people per campsite. No more than two motor vehicles or one vehicle with trailer are allowed per campsite. Please keep wheels, including trailer wheels and guest cars, on the pavement. Park only in designated spaces. All tents must be pitched on the pad, where provided.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.