Indian Creek Campground

Melissa York _{on Google}

Mar 6th, 2023

My husband has been going to ICC since he was a little boy and he introduced me when we first started dating. I immediately fell in love with the peacefully environment and the amazing owners. The moment we pull in the stress of the outside world lifts of my shoulders. This is an amzing place to come and listen to the creek, do some fishing and relax by the campfire. We now travel the county full time in an RV and no other campground has matched the serenity of ICC. It is our happy place. This is a very special place to our family.

dna _{on Google}

Mar 4th, 2023

We arrived at about 6:00 PM which is office closing time, but the staff decided to remain for an additional hour so they could accommodate the late arrivals...very friendly!
Our site was electric and water only with easy access to the dump station. We positioned our RV within 15 feet of Bunches Creek, which provided a beautiful view from the comfort of our sleeping quarters. It was so wonderful to sleep to the sound of the rushing waters and awake to its view. The water is crystal clear (see photo). There is a fish cleaning station that has two large sinks, cleaning surfaces and waste barrels.
The staff is very helpful and friendly, willing to explain the fishing rules and provided advice regarding Cherokee laws and regulations. I was worried about black bears, but the staff assured me there are no problems whatsoever at the campsite.
Access was easy for our class B RV. We followed the advice on the Indian Creek Campground website. Be sure to head towards Cherokee on US 441, then get on Big Cove Road (1410), then then turn right on Bunches Creek Road and head for about 1 1/2 miles in.
All of the sites are gravel. Site 2, where we stayed, shares a common driveway with site 1, but it was not a problem. Leveling ramps were able to do the job.
I attempted to wade up the stream just for the adventure (no fishing gear), but the rocks are very loose and the banks of the creek are steep. A couple of people did fish from our site for a few minutes, but we didn't mind because of the difficultly of wading the stream.
Hiking requires a short drive to Oconaluftee River Trailhead and Mingo Falls. Rather than leaving our site, I decided to walk south on Bunches Creek Road which follows the creek and got some beautiful views (see pics).
As for negatives, it just depends on what you want. Bunches Creek is the main attraction, hiking trails are a short drive away, stream fishing is a bit of a challenge but a trio of fishermen were successful. There is a small playground for children, but I think they will have far more fun in the water. Also, pick you site carefully as some are right off the road with no view of the water. The full hookup sites have no view of the water either but everyone in the campground can certainly hear the stream. There is no cellphone coverage and the campground WiFi signal is very weak but usable for a quick text.