Are you looking for the perfect, quiet and secluded Smoky Mountain camping experience? A beautiful wooded setting beside a rushing mountain stream, and a stocked pond where you can catch trout to cook for dinner? Then, Kirkland Creek Campground is for you. At a cool, 2,300-foot elevation, our campground is nestled in a grove of tall pine trees beside the sparkling Kirkland Creek.
We're off the beaten path, yet just minutes from all the great activities surrounding Bryson City and Cherokee, including the Nantahala Gorge, Deep Creek and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We're one of the few Bryson City campgrounds that give you plenty of activities right on the grounds, including a swimming pool, trout pond, playground and community campfire.
We're off the beaten path, yet just minutes from all the great activities surrounding Bryson City and Cherokee, including the Nantahala Gorge, Deep Creek and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We're one of the few Bryson City campgrounds that give you plenty of activities right on the grounds, including a swimming pool, trout pond, playground and community campfire.
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Kirkland Creek Campground and Cabins has what you're looking for in a smoky mountain camping, RV or cabin experience - rustic tent sites, 50 amp full hookup, 30 amp full hookup, 30 amp partial hookup, and well-equipped cabins with all the comforts of home. The campground has shaded and creek-side sites with picnic tables and fire rings, and a large area for group tenting.
If you want a mountain campground experience but don't really want to "rough it, " you'll love the cabins at Kirkland Creek Campground. It's the best way to have a complete outdoors experience - the creek, the pool, trout fishing, the campfires, the facilities and all the activities - plus all the comforts of home.
Nothing rounds out a Smoky Mountain vacation like trout fishing. And Kirkland Creek Campground is one of the few area camping destinations built around a fully-stocked trout pond that's also open to the public. Camp with us and receive a discount on fishing! We also have a cleaning station for our campers to easily take care of the pre-dinner preparations.
The campground is located in Western North Carolina one hour west of Asheville off of US Hwy 74. At a cool, 2,300 elevation, it is just 4.5 miles from downtown Bryson City, NC and 11 miles from downtown Cherokee. For larger trailers - you may choose to pass the Campground, go 2/10ths of a mile to the first house on the left and then back into the gravel school bus turnaround across the road.
Reviews (10)
Gail Stephens
Jan 12, 2022
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I can't say enough about how wonderful this campground is! The owner is so welcoming and accommodating, he even guided us when we backed in our trailer into campsite which I really appreciated. :) The campground is very clean, level RV spots, safe and quiet. This is truly a Gem you don't want to miss! My husband and I plan on making this our campground for all future trips to Bryson City, NC.
Alexandria York
Jan 03, 2022
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Jason and Allison saved our lives, as we were desperately looking for a safe campsite in the winter. The campsite was nestled in the mountains, far from highway noise like the other campsites in the area. There is a trout pond fed by a spring creek on site (that allows catch and keep fishing). It was everything we could have wanted - water spout, oven grate/fire pit, kiln dried firewood for sale, bathroom with showers, washing machine. The amenities are kept clean, private, and heated in the winter! Jason and Allison were right there for anything we needed as well. There are RV sites as well, and
Amanda Nutton
Nov 03, 2021
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Wesley
Nov 02, 2021
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So we got in later on a Friday night and the owners made sure to stay up for us. Right then I knew this place was going to be great. I called the next morning and asked for firewood for Saturday night. We went out for the day and upon returning our cabin porch was full of wood. He even started the fire for us. Every time that I have had a question, he’s been right there and attentive. Our cabin was perfect and clean. Thank you Kirkland Cabins for giving us a great experience!!!
Update: If I could add more stars I would. I went to our mailbox the other day and there was a package from the campground
Update: If I could add more stars I would. I went to our mailbox the other day and there was a package from the campground
Amber Simpson
Sep 14, 2021
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Absolutely wonderful campground owners! Alison and Jason went above and beyond for me and my family along with other campers who may have forgotten something like a tarp or their tent fly. Super fun place for kids to play and just be kids. Location was great only minutes away to Bryson City and Tubing down Deep Creek. I hope to plan another trip in the near future! Thank you guys for the Amazing weekend!!
Molly
Sep 11, 2021
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My family of five thoroughly enjoyed our weekend camping at Kirklands Creek Campground. My children loved playing in the creek, collecting buckeyes, and playing on the swing set. I enjoyed walking our dogs around the mountain and the beautiful scenery. It is obvious the owners love what they are doing. The bathrooms were very clean and had lots of hot water for showers.
Marcus Westmore
Jul 18, 2021
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First off we did not stay. Only stopped to inquire.
The attendant was extremely helpful and invited us to take a good look at the place.
Tucked away in a wooded area with a great man-made trout pond.
A creek close by.
The place is not large but truly unique and peaceful.
Away from noisy streets, well maintained.
Having some personal experience with area campgrounds I was impressed with it's beautiful location, only one entrance and a real office.
Suited for RV's, fifth wheels etc.
There are even a couple cabins.
It struck me as safe and family friendly.
The attendant was extremely helpful and invited us to take a good look at the place.
Tucked away in a wooded area with a great man-made trout pond.
A creek close by.
The place is not large but truly unique and peaceful.
Away from noisy streets, well maintained.
Having some personal experience with area campgrounds I was impressed with it's beautiful location, only one entrance and a real office.
Suited for RV's, fifth wheels etc.
There are even a couple cabins.
It struck me as safe and family friendly.
Roman Mercer
May 25, 2021
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Where to start. From the moment we began to plan our EPIC trip Jason was on point. I have never experienced a more accommodating camp host. We were a large group coming in from all corners of the country. We arrived over 2 days and had no issues. Jason is without question the hardest working owner to ever, EVER own a camp. We have reservations for later this summer and as long as it is in the hands of Jason and Allison it will be our go to for all future NC trips.
Yeti Patel
Dec 24, 2020
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We absolutely love this place. Such a quiet area to disconnect from the world. The trout pond was so beautiful and we were so lucky to get a cabin with it right outside our front door. The owner was very welcoming and has such a talented family. The artwork done by the daughter is incredible. Their dog Zoey was the sweetest thing ever. Be respectful of their fish and land. The cabins were so clean and I liked that the rules were on the walls inside. Definitely worth the drive up. The wildlife around here is awesome. Crawfish, salamanders, cicadas... stunning!
Cresta Christensen
Oct 18, 2020
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We stayed in the upper camping area and just set up a tent. (There isn’t any electricity or water hook-ups in this upper ledge area, just FYI.) It was absolutely beautiful! The area is very quiet and I appreciated the running water and showers down below in the bath house. We are already planning our return trip to Bryson City and will definitely stay here again! The owner was super friendly as well and very accommodating to us.
