Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Site Height/Overhead Clearance
- 12
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- N/A
CampsiteTENT ONLY NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable
Site 001 — BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK) · North Carolina · Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
Campsite 001 at BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK) in North Carolina. TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 6 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
35.74995, -83.11166
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Weather at BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
83°/64°
💧 5%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:28 AM ↓ 7:14 PM
Sat
Light Rain
78°/69°
💧 24%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:29 AM ↓ 7:13 PM
Sun
Violent Rain
68°/65°
💧 60%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:29 AM ↓ 7:11 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
75°/57°
💧 9%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:30 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Tue
Overcast
75°/56°
💧 1%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:31 AM ↓ 7:08 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
- Rain jacket / shell60% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Fire Pit
- Shade
- Full
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 001 Compares
- One of 12 sites at BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK) — 12 of them in the BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK) loop.
Other sites in the BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK) loop
Photos from BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TentLARGE TENT OVER 9X12`SMALL TENT
Booking Tips for Site 001
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps