Big Creek Group Camp Overview

Big Creek Group Camp as 1 group site located near the creek in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The group site can accommodate up to 25 people and 5 vehicles. It is for tent camping only.  Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, utility sinks and trash collection. The group site also has tables, tent pads, BBQs, a fire ring and grill.

Big Creek Campground also has 12 tent-only campsites and Big Creek Horse Camp has 5 equestrian campsites. Other nearby campgrounds include Cosby, Cosby Group Camp and Harmon Den (in North Carolina).

Big Creek Group Camp – Area Recreation and Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing (with fly fishing best in spring), swimming, hiking and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also good with opportunities to see Black Bear and other forest creatures.

The area also offers some of the most challenging hikes within the Park. Baxter Creek trail begins near the campground and with an elevation gain of 4200′ from trail head to the summit of Mt Sterling. The nearby Big Creek trail offers a pleasant hike along the waters of Big Creek with a beautiful waterfall along the way.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Wildlife Viewing