How about a Smokey Mountain vacation under the stars? By a creek or a river? With all the comforts of home, or roughing it? For years, Bryson City campgrounds have been welcoming visitors to the great outdoors in the mountains of Western North Carolina. There are small, family run campgrounds and larger facilities too. Most have full hookups as well as tent sites. Some campgrounds have cabins and camping cabins. You can even stay in a yurt! Even though our Western North Carolina campgrounds are "away from it all," you'll find yourself close to all the things there are to do in the Smoky Mountains. Go for a hike, ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, go whitewater rafting, horseback riding or mountain biking. But if you just want to hang out at the campground, you're likely to find swimming pools, campfires, volleyball, tubing, even trout fishing. Some Bryson City campgrounds are open year-round, some seasonally. Campgrounds have different deposit and minimum-stay policies. When you are searching for a Smokey Mountain campground, be sure to ask about all the amenities included. What's the campground like? What is there to do close-by? Whether you are shopping for a small souvenir or a living room set, unique arts and crafts or a pair of flip flops you can find it all in Bryson City. Our town may be small but we offer a variety of stores if we dont have it, you probably dont need it.Many shops showcase area artisans who create one-of-a-kind musical instruments, handcrafted jewelry, hand-turned wood objects, unique baskets and pottery. You can tour artists galleries and studios, antique stores and interesting gift shops.