Deep Creek Tubing, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Enjoy the Peaceful Sights and Sounds of Three Waterfalls

The Deep Creek Section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking…

The Deep Creek Section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking to three waterfalls, tubing, fishing, horseback riding, and bicycling.

Deep Creek

Streams and Waterfalls

Deep Creek is known as one of the most stunning areas of North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is located just a few miles from downtown Bryson City. Deep Creek is best known as a destination for:

Deep Creek's most popular feature is its easy access to three cascading falls - Tom Branch, Indian Creek and Juney Whank - which can all be accessed easily by venturing down the Waterfall Loop, a 2.4-mile, easy hike that passes all three falls. Explore their scenic wonder!

To get there: From downtown Bryson City, take Depot Street east to Deep Creek Road (turn left). Drive 2.3 miles to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance, and then another 0.5 mile to the parking area for the Deep Creek Loop hike.

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Tom Branch Falls

One of our most photogenic waterfalls, Tom Branch Falls towers at 60 feet, cascading into the cool waters of Deep Creek below. Located 1,000 feet from the main parking area, this waterfall has seating available for onlookers who wish to soak in the scenery and watch tubers float along the creek.

Indian Creek Falls

The smallest of the Deep Creek waterfalls at 25 feet, Indian Creek Falls is located roughly one mile from the parking area. It can be viewed at a distance, or hikers can reach its base via a small platform.

Juneywhank Falls

Juneywhank Falls can be easily accessed via a 0.3-mile trail that starts at Deep Creek’s main parking lot. A bridge spans the width of this 90-foot cascade, allowing visitors to view both the upper and lower sections of the falls.