Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
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About Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion is a national park campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Swain County, North Carolina. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park include Smokemont Campground, Smokemont Group Camp, Tow String Horse Camp, Round Bottom Horse Camp and Balsam Mountain Campground.
Total reservations in April โ 2023: 3 ยท 2024: 1 ยท 2025: 2
Location
Address
Cherokee, North Carolina
Coordinates
35.5672, -83.3339
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- โขSeptember sees 13 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Smokemont Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Smokemont Group Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Tow String Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Round Bottom Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Balsam Mountain Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Deep Creek Group Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion FAQ
How far in advance should I book Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion?
September typically sees the highest reservation activity at Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion right now?
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion located?
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near Cherokee, North Carolina.
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