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Bryson City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Swain County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,676
Population
769/sq mi density
$43,387
Median Income
$26,379 per capita
$246,700
Home Value
$313,872 Zillow
$721
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,828 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,387 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$246,700 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Bryson City (48)
Cliffside Lake Shelters
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $30-$40/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Birding, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is a large Day Use area outside of Highlands, NC in Nantahala National Forest. The site offers access to Cliffside Lake...
COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Collins Creek, tucked into picturesque mountain ranges and surrounded by pristine mountain streams, is the perfect backdrop for your party or family g...
CADES COVE GROUP
STANDARD
4 sites 4.9/5 (29 reviews) $50-$94/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and ...
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (13 reviews) $300/night Reservable
VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING
The Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the Nat...
BALSAM LAKE LODGE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (12 reviews) $170/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Boating
Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake ...
DEEP CREEK GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.8/5 (5 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive campin...
BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
STANDARD
12 sites 4.7/5 (159 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backcountry camping in a front country setting. There are ...
CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
27 sites 4.7/5 (385 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Backpacking
Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting o...
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2
STANDARD
1 sites 4.7/5 (15 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Swimming, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Water Activities
Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin is part of a campground that includes tent and RV sites. The...
METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.7/5 (28 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
TWIN CREEKS PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
1 sites 4.7/5 (12 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Amphitheater, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic Sites, Birding
Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is the largest in the park, surrounded by the scenic forest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in a seclu...
VAN HOOK GLADE
STANDARD
12 sites 4.7/5 (148 reviews) $24-$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is ...
CATALOOCHEE GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.6/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Historic & Cultural Site, Backpacking
Cataloochee Group Camp in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, is surrounded by some of the most rugged mountains in the park, providing excell...
COSBY GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.6/5 (16 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade beside Cosby Creek. This group campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitor...
GREENBRIER PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.6/5 (9 reviews) $16/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
4 sites 4.6/5 (21 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Backpacking, Birding, Water Access
Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the c...
SPENCE CABIN
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (39 reviews) $200/night Reservable
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Spence Cabin is an ideal place to hold a small family gathering or family reunion away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It is also an excel...
BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
43 sites 4.5/5 (340 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Balsam Mountain Campground is located in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the abi...
BIG CREEK GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (4 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Picnicking, Birding, Backpacking
Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. ...
CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
7 sites 4.5/5 (24 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Located in the scenic Cataloochee Valley, tucked in a cool and shady canopy, this campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National p...
COSBY CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
157 sites 4.5/5 (819 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Amphitheater, Evening Programs
Back country camping in a developed front country campground.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peace...
Deep Creek Campground (NC)
STANDARD
92 sites 4.5/5 (438 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Biking, Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Amphitheater, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive campin...
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN
STANDARD
92 sites 4.5/5 (418 reviews) $20-$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Jet Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Birding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Sailing, Water Access, Water Activities, Biking, Day Use Area, Motor Boat, Paddle Boating, Picnicking
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can b...
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
142 sites 4.5/5 (1,653 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors.
Ridge upon ridge of for...
STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
81 sites 4.5/5 (220 reviews) $26-$100/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
DAY USE AREA, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Whether traveling with an RV or tent, Standing Indian Campground is a prime place to stop for a night or spend several days in the picturesque Nantaha...
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
18 sites 4.5/5 (15 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Water Access, Wilderness
Beginning May 1st, 2025 Tate Branch campground will require reservations via recreation.gov for camping in all sites at this facility.
This much-...
BIG CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
5 sites 4.4/5 (10 reviews) $36/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Wilderness, Horseback Riding, Backpacking
The only horse camp in the Great Smoky Mountains with potable water and flushing toilets!
Pack up your horses for a getaway at Big Creek Horse Camp...
CADES COVE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
161 sites 4.4/5 (2,488 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hikin...
CHERRY HILL CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
29 sites 4.4/5 (177 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Fish Hatchery, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Camping
Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include central...
COSBY PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $32/night Reservable
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
211 sites 4.4/5 (2,710 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At a...
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
4 sites 4.4/5 (28 reviews) $38-$75/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts o...
Harmon Den Campground
STANDARD
22 sites 4.4/5 (16 reviews) $15/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Harmon Den Campground is nestled on a mountainside beneath a forest of mixed hardwoods in the Pisgah National Forest. The camp is in a secluded area o...
ROUND BOTTOM HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
5 sites 4.3/5 (3 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this ...
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
19 sites 4.3/5 (29 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Camping, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Scenic Drive, Mountain Biking
Extending the same primitive feel as its neighboring West Fork Campground and the Chattooga River, Sarah's Creek 22-site developed campground off...
ABRAM'S CREEK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
16 sites 4.2/5 (157 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, CAMPING
Abram's Creek Campground is located in a relatively remote area of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ...
Look Rock Campground
STANDARD
68 sites 4.2/5 (170 reviews) $30-$36/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Biking, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Photography, Scenic Drive, Picnicking, Lookout Tower, Hiking, Birding
Look Rock Campground is located along the beautiful Foothills Parkway West. The campground offers 68 campsites in a high country wooded landscape. It...
Low Gap Campground
STANDARD
13 sites 4.2/5 (36 reviews) $12/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Wilderness, Tubing, Water Access, Fishing
Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and veiled by the Mark Trail Wilderness. This 13-site developed campground is as close as it gets to ...
DEEP CREEK PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.1/5 (16 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion, surrounded by pristine mountain streams and clear blue skies, is the perfect mountain backdrop for your party or family ge...
Tallulah River Campground
STANDARD
16 sites 4.1/5 (54 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. For the hikers, the Coleman R...
ANTHONY CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.0/5 (7 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Anthony Creek Horse Camp is located near the gently rolling waters of Anthony Creek. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid co...
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (10 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Swimming, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Marina, Birding, Water Activities
Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin is part of a campground that includes tent and RV sites. The...
CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
23 sites 3.9/5 (87 reviews) $20-$25/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV/Motorhome
Swimming, Jet Skiing, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Water Access, Water Activities
Cheoah Point Campground lies on a peninsula of the vast Lake Santeetlah in the hills of western North Carolina. The lake and surrounding landscape pro...
SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 3.9/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this sunny group camp offers an ideal setting for camping excursions.
Ridge upon ridg...
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
5 sites 3.6/5 (9 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Scenic Drive, River Trips, Water Access
All Campsites at West Fork Campground are reservation only, you must reserve through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 Visitors to thi...
Rattler Ford Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and hik...
Round Mountain Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $7/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
TOW STRING HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 0.0/5 $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this ...