Kirklands Creek Campground campground
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Kirklands Creek Campground
Kirklands Creek Campground is a campground in Tennessee tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Kirklands Creek Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Kirklands Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Deep Creek - Great Smoky Mountains | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Deep Creek Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fort Wilderness Rv Park And Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| #60 Bumgardener Branch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Kirklands Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckasegee River At Bryson City | 1,940 cfs | → |
| Oconaluftee River At Birdtown | 859 cfs | → |
| Tuckasegee River At Barker's Creek | 732 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River At Needmore | 713 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee R At Franklin | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin | 261 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Kirklands Creek Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson City 4 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| New Found Gap | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Gatlinburg | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dillard 0.7 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Germany Valley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Brevard | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Swain County Park
- Needmore Game Land
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Cold Mountain Game Land
- Wilderness Middle Prong
- Wilderness Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock
Boat launches
- Church Street Jackson County
- Old 288
- Great Smoky Mountains Expressway 5453, Jackson County
- Unnamed Ramp
- Flat Branch
- Lemmons Branch
Fishing spots
- Augerhole Branch
- Birchfield Branch
- Massey Branch Fishing Pier
- Bear Creek Lake
- Santeetlah Lake
- Hickory Nut Cove Trout Farm
Points of interest
- Swain County Visitor Center And Heritage Museum
- Tom Branch Falls
- Fontanna Overlook
- Flat Branch Boat Launch
- Oconaluftee Indian Village
- Harrah's Cherokee Convention Center
Paddle runs
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver
- Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Kirklands Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Kirklands Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Kirklands Creek Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Kirklands Creek Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Kirklands Creek Campground.