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Hours

Monday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Grumpy Bear Campground & Gem Mine Introduce

Grumpy Bear Campground & Gem Mine is your ideal destination for an unforgettable camping experience in the beautiful mountain town of Bryson City, North Carolina. Perfectly situated at 2030 Old River Rd, this charming campground offers a variety of amenities and activities that cater to both RV enthusiasts and tent campers alike. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a fun-filled family trip, Grumpy Bear Campground & Gem Mine has something for everyone.

This campground is not just about camping—it's about experiencing nature in its purest form while enjoying modern comforts. The facility boasts clean and well-maintained restrooms with hot showers, laundry facilities, and easy access to water and electricity for RVs. The serene environment, complete with a nearby creek, offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Guests can also enjoy the unique opportunity to try their hand at gem mining, adding an exciting twist to your outdoor adventure.

Grumpy Bear Campground & Gem Mine is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, making it conveniently accessible for travelers of all schedules. The friendly and accommodating staff ensures that every guest feels welcome and well-supported during their stay. With its prime location near Bryson City's downtown area, visitors can easily explore local attractions, dining options, and shopping destinations.

  • Spotless Bathrooms: Our restrooms are meticulously cleaned and maintained, offering hot showers and laundry facilities for your convenience.
  • Relaxing Environment: Enjoy the peaceful setting with a nearby creek and minimal road noise, creating an ideal atmosphere for unwinding.
  • Gem Mining Fun: A unique opportunity to try your hand at gem mining, adding excitement to your camping adventure.
  • Accommodating Staff: Friendly and helpful staff ensures a welcoming experience for all guests.

Customer feedback highlights the campground's cleanliness, excellent facilities, and the warm hospitality of the owners. Many visitors return year after year, noting how much they appreciate the attention to detail and the friendly atmosphere. One guest mentioned, "Don’t pass this place up. It is awesome... The bathrooms are so spotless you could eat breakfast lunch and dinner in there..." Another added, "The location is great and close to town. The bath house is nice and heated with hot showers. The owners were very accommodating for our needs when we arrived."

Whether you're camping off-grid or enjoying the modern amenities of an RV, Grumpy Bear Campground & Gem Mine offers a welcoming retreat in the heart of nature. Combine this with the unique gem mining experience, and you have a destination that caters to both adventure seekers and those looking for relaxation. Plan your visit today and discover why Grumpy Bear Campground & Gem Mine is a must-visit for your next camping trip!

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Customer Reviews

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Shawn Haynes
Jan 20, 2025

Don’t pass this place up. It is awesome. Ended up staying there one night beginning of January and came back a week later for another two nights stay. I usually camp off grid but I couldn’t pass this place up. I don’t know which was better the bathrooms or the campground. The bathrooms are so spotless you could eat breakfast lunch and dinner in there and do a load of laundry while you have a nice hot shower. This place has so much to offer . don’t let the name fool, you Mr. and Mrs. Grumpy were the nicest people you could ever meet. I will definitely be back.

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Brooke Weckmann
Dec 23, 2024

We stayed in a small camper with a roof top tent in December. The location is great and close to town. The bath house is nice and heated with hot showers. The owners were very accommodating for our needs when we arrived. Im definitely coming back when we visit in the fall. The creek is very relaxing and hardly any road noise from the cars passing by.

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Scott Combs
Oct 14, 2024

We really enjoyed our three nights at the campground. The restrooms were very clean! And there were 6 to choose from. The park is just very quaint and the staff was wonderful. Very accommodating and did a great job recovering from effects of hurricane Heleen in time for our visit the following week. This is a great base camp location for the smokies and all the things to do I. The area. Will be back next year. :-) oh and they had no problem with us showing up with our little utility trailer conversion camper. All the big rig folks treated us the same.

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Isha
Dec 23, 2024

Me and my family absolutely loved our stay none of us even wanted to even go back home. It's really peaceful and super clean. So happy and will definitely be coming back very soon. The owner was extremely helpful as well

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Joyce Gundacker
Oct 17, 2024

Very nice little campground right on the Tuckasegee River. Darnell Farms is a short walk across the main road (especially nice to visit in the Fall). Very convenient to Bryson City, NC. It's a great stop for adult travelers touring and relaxing.