Grumpy Bear Campground and RV Park

08/30/2026

12 seconds of zen.

08/25/2026

Are you excited for our upcoming Pickle Fest? 😍
📆 SEPTEMBER 5-6

Join us at Darnell Farms for a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating everything pickles! Whether you’re a pickle fanatic or just looking for a fun family day on the farm, Pickle Fest has something for everyone.
Look forward to... 👇

🌎 Pickles Around the World Tasting
🎡 The Big Dill Pickle Eating Challenge
🏆Homemade Pickle Competition
🥒 Pickle-Inspired Food
-Fried Pickles
-Pickle Subs
-Kool-Aid Pickles
-Dill Pickle Roasted Corn
-NEW! Pickle-Flavored DreamWhip
🎉Festival Fun
-Live Music and Performers
-Local Vendors
-Local Food Trucks
-Family-Friendly Atmosphere
-Playground and Activities
-Farmers Market Shopping

🥒 Come Celebrate Pickle Fest at Darnell Farms! 🥒
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come spend the day celebrating one of America’s favorite foods in the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
Darnell Farms Pickle Fest—it’s kind of a Big Dill! 😉

📍 Darnell Farms, 2300 Governor's Island Rd, Bryson City NC
👉 www.darnellfarms.com/pickle-fest

08/22/2026

First tubing then rock hunting. Our happy campers had a great day here at Grumpy Bear Campground.

08/20/2026

Don't worry fall is coming just around the corner. Cool crisp nights and mild days. It's perfect for adventure. Make plans now before the best spots are gone.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Does your backyard look like this? If not give us a call and come sit awhile.

08/12/2026

What a view. Peaceful evening at Grumpy Bear Campground.

08/11/2026

Wow, bring this back

08/11/2026

I go the extra mile way too often! 😅

08/08/2026

SORRY FOLKS WE ARE CANCELING THE NATIVE AMERICAN SHOW TONIGHT.