Grumpbear Campground & Gem Mine

Grumpybear Campground & Gem Mine is a cozy and scenic campground located on the Tuckaseegee River in Bryson City. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, you will find it here. You can submerse yourself in whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, biking, or try your luck at gem mining. You can also enjoy the amenities such as clean restrooms, fire pits and picnic tables. While staying in a cabin, tepee or your RV in the beautiful Smoky Mountains Grumpybear Campground & Gem Mine.
You can play in the dirt and find gemstones, fossils, ruby, sapphires, arrow heads, and other semi-precious stones located right in the campground.