Big Creek Campground (great Smoky Mountains National Park)
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Cosby, North Carolina · 1,726 ft
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4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,726 ft (526 m)
Weather
This Afternoon
Sunny
67° / 50°
Saturday
Mostly Sunny
68° / 48°
Sunday
Sunny
68° / 50°
Monday
Sunny
70° / 54°
Tuesday
Sunny
76° / 58°
1%
Source: National Weather Service
About
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.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
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