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  4. Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground

Camping at Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground near Bryson City

campground · Bryson City · 7 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Smack dab in the middle of all that is good, Grumpy Bear Campground is a place for relaxation, fishing, hiking and so much more. Take a ride on the Smoky Mountain Railroad or visit Cherokee Harrah's Casino or head to the beautiful Smoky Mountain National Park right down the road.

4.8 on Campspot · 85 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 55 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

7 available sites

7 open of 7 site types
Off-River RV Site
RV · Up to 45 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$130 for 2 nights
$65/night · before taxes & fees
Off-River Tipi
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Riverside Tipi
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Riverside RV Site
RV · Up to 55 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Camping Cabin off River
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$280 for 2 nights
$140/night · before taxes & fees
Camping Cabin on the River
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$280 for 2 nights
$140/night · before taxes & fees
Cabin on the River
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$340 for 2 nights
$170/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Off-River RV Site
rv
✓✓from $65
Off-River Tipi
lodging
✓✓from $70
Riverside Tipi
lodging
✓✓from $70
Riverside RV Site
rv
✓✓from $70
Camping Cabin off River
lodging
✓✓from $140
Camping Cabin on the River
lodging
✓✓from $140
Cabin on the River
lodging
✓✓from $170

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $130 for 2 nights
$65/night · Before taxes & fees
7 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

7 openSites from $65/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Camp Store
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Planned Activities
  • Shower
  • Trash Cans
  • Waterfront
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Internet Access
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 full-hookup individual sites.

Location

2030 Old River Road
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Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground have RV hookups?
2 full-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 2 full-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 6 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 2030 Old River Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

The river · 2 reviews

“Waking up and enjoying coffee on the river is the best.”

Geoffrey B · Sep 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (85 reviews, ★ 4.8). Not written or edited by us.

“Very easy to find. Cozy and right on the river. Met a few other campers and everyone was friendly. We will be back.”

David W. B 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Beautiful setting by the river. Nice adult swing sets along the riverbank. Accommodative to. 33.5’ motorhome pulling a car on car trailer. Employee moved car trailer to a stowage place for us. Accessible by phone any time needed.”

Joy D 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“A quick stop in Bryson City but thoroughly enjoyed our stop on the river. Waking up and enjoying coffee on the river is the best. Bath house clean and manager very friendly and helpful.”

Geoffrey B 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

By The Creek Campspot

1.5 mi from Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Deep Creek RV and camper sites

1.5 mi from Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $41/night
$81 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night

Smoky Mountain Campground

2.2 mi from Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity 20 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 20 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience 20 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 55 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG
    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 83 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem
    To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem

    Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 126 mi from campground

    $290/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 138 mi from campground

    $175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

    20 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

    20 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience
    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

    20 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

    20 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202683%0%0%
    Dec 202689%0%0%
    Jan 2027100%0%0%
    The "Classic" National Park Tour
    The "Classic" National Park Tour

    20 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

    The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island
    The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

    26 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
    Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

    26 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

    Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton
    Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton

    26 mi · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

    Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf
    Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf

    26 mi · 2 hr · from $22/person

    Compare site types

    7 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Lodging

    5 sites · From $140, From $70/night

    5 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Rv

    2 sites · From $65, From $70/night

    2 open Nov 13–Nov 15