Deep Creek
A creek valley beside the town of Bryson City. A short loop past three waterfalls and summer tubing on the creek are popular with families.
The Deep Creek area lies along the park’s southern edge, about 5 km north of Bryson City, North Carolina. The roughly 3.9-km loop links Juney Whank Falls, Indian Creek Falls and Tom Branch Falls, with gentle grades. In summer, you can rent tubes at shops outside the entrance and float down the creek, but only in designated sections. Campgrounds and picnic areas line the creek, and there are fewer visitors than on the Tennessee side. Parking in the park for more than 15 minutes requires a parking permit (about US$5 per day).
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Andrews Bald
- Oconaluftee Indian Village
- Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)
- Museum of the Cherokee People
- Mingus Mill
- Oconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
- Newfound Gap