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Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park): how hard is it to reserve?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · National Park Service · Waynesville, NC

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About Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backcountry camping in a front country setting. There are flushing toilets and potable water. This is a tent only campground with a short walk from the parking area. The beautiful flowing waters of Big Creek parallel the campground offering the visitor a pleasant soundscape and peaceful beauty. Big Creek is an oasis for hiking, swimming, wildlife, fishing, and relaxation. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretcher…

Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.

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