Campgrounds
Deep Creek Horse Camp
750 W Deep Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC
Deep Creek Horse Camp is a specialized facility near Bryson City serving equestrian travelers and their horses with full camping and boarding accommodations. The operation offers twelve campsites with electric and water hookups for horse trailers and RVs, plus 27 horse stalls with shoe racks and stock facilities. The location sits within one mile of the Deep Creek trailhead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing direct access to extensive riding trails throughout the GSMNP system. Five major trailheads—Deep Creek, Twenty Mile/Fontana, Forney Creek, Noland Creek, and Smokemont—are easily accessible from the camp.
The Bryson City area offers additional outdoor pursuits including whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, mountain biking, fishing, and paddleboarding, along with the historic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, local breweries, galleries, and restaurants. The camp operates seasonally from April 5 through October 18, 2026, with a 50% non-refundable deposit required for reservations. Trail access through Nantahala National Forest extends the riding options beyond the national park.
Common Questions
What horse facilities are available?
The camp provides 27 stalls, shoe racks, stock facilities, and pasture areas for guest horses and trailers.
When is the camp open?
Deep Creek Horse Camp operates seasonally from April 5 through October 18 each year.
What trails are accessible from the camp?
Riders can access five major trailheads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park plus miles of trails in Nantahala National Forest.
What other activities are nearby?
The area offers whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, mountain biking, fishing, and local attractions like breweries and the historic railroad.