BIG CREEK - GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

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CAMPING NORTH-CAROLINA

Big Creek - Great Smoky Mountains


May 3, 2024

Big Creek is a picturesque camping area located in the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities for a comfortable camping experience. With well-maintained restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings, campers can enjoy the beauty of nature while still having essential facilities at their disposal. Additionally, the campground provides access to potable water, ensuring that visitors have a convenient source for drinking and cooking.

Reservations are accepted at Big Creek, allowing campers to secure their preferred spot ahead of time. However, it is recommended to make reservations well in advance, especially during the peak season, as this campground is popular among nature enthusiasts. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is pleasant, and the surrounding foliage showcases vibrant colors.

While camping at Big Creek, there are several notable points of interest to explore. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers breathtaking hiking trails, including the renowned Big Creek Trail that leads to picturesque waterfalls. Moreover, visitors can enjoy fishing in Big Creek, which is well-known for its trout population. It is important to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines while exploring the area, as wildlife encounters are possible. Additionally, campers should remember to practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve the natural beauty of the campground.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bear Creek Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Sugar Creek

Alligator Gar Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Allen Branch Pond

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Yonah Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Reservoir Number One

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Striped Bass

Lightwood Log Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Lake Keokee Day Use Area

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Green Sunfish Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish

Moses Turn

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Hartwell

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

AH Stephens State Park

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Rock Eagle Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Chapman Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Oconee

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Striped Bass

Weaver Branch

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Presbyterian Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Carr Creek State Park

Breckinridge Memorial Park

Howard Wildlife Management Area

Burchell-Beech Creek Wildlife Management Area

Elkhorn Creek Community Park

Douthitt Park

Fishtrap Lake State Park

Consol of Kentucky Wildlife Management Area

Ashland Wildlife Management Area

                                                                                                                       
                                               
ELKMONT CLUB CABIN # 13, COOK
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CABIN #9, GALYON CABIN
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ELKMONT CLUB CABIN # 15, HALE
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ELKMONT CLUB CABIN #7A, LEVI TRENTHAM LOG CABIN
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CABIN #8, CAIN CABIN
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ELKMONT CLUB CABIN # 6, CREEKMORE
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ELKMONT CLUB CABIN # 7, MAYO
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ELKMONT CLUB CABIN #7B, MAYO SERVANTS QUARTERS
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ELKMONT CLUB CABIN # 11, SCRUGGS / BRISCO
ELKMONT CLUB CABIN # 10, BAUMANN
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