About Paint Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 20
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (91)
What Guests Are Saying
Paint Creek Campground offers beautiful sites, especially along the river, and a friendly, dedicated host, Bill, who enhances the overall experience. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and local attractions, including hiking and swimming spots. While there are some minor drawbacks, such as the lack of a dump station and occasional issues with noise, the campground remains a favorite for many, ensuring a welcoming environment for both new and returning visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Paint Creek Campground offers beautiful sites, especially along the river, and a friendly, dedicated host, Bill, who enhances the overall experience. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and local attractions, including hiking and swimming spots. While there are some minor drawbacks, such as the lack of a dump station and occasional issues with noise, the campground remains a favorite for many, ensuring a welcoming environment for both new and returning visitors.
Review Summary
Edd M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: West
Quiet peaceful campground. Site 14 sites directly on/above creek. Great view of the high mountain peaks. Fairly private site. My third visit here. The camp sponsor is a nice guy and keeps this location in great shape. At exactly 10PM all you hear is the creek until morning coffee time. Clean as you are going to find vault toilets. An excellent base camp for mountain and gravel biking. Logged over 100 miles & 7,000' this weekend. Rare to see cars on the forest roads before 1PM. Ended each day lounging in the creek.
Location Paint Creek Campground
Address:
1965 Lower Paint Creek Rd
Greeneville, TN, 37743
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9784 / -82.8445
Elevation: 531 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 15 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- It is your responsibility to read, know, understand, and follow all specific rules and regulations which are also posted at the campground.
- Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be impounded by campground staff. A copy of the Food Storage Order can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r08/cherokee/publication/Food%20and%20Refuse%20Storage%20Requirements.pdf
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- The following items are expressly prohibited: o Firearms and fireworks o Alcohol and illegal drugs o Public nudity
- Access road is narrow and steep with some sharp curves.
- Use designated fire rings for all fires. Do not build additional fire rings. No burning plastic or other non-wood materials except local wood in fire pits and charcoal in grills.
- Max of 2 vehicles per site. All vehicles must be parked within the driveway or designated parking area of the site and no part of the vehicle may extend onto the road or into the woods.
- Max of 5 people per site, including infants and children. Max of 2 tents and 1 canopy.
- All users' equipment must be contained within the site. Sites must be kept neat and orderly.
- All animals must be crated or on a leash not longer than 6 feet.
- Water spigots are shared between sites.
- If you arrive earlier, you may have to wait for a campsite.
- Forest Service Volunteer Campground Hosts help manage the area and can provide visitor information.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
