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BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)

Near Waynesville, North Carolina

Map showing the location of BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)

35.75020, -83.11140

Campground — Overview 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. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks. The Big Creek area offers some of the most challenging hikes within the Park. Baxter Creek trail begins near the campground and with an elevation

Access Rating
3 / 5 · High clearance
Data Source
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