Paint Creek Campground

Dudley Falls
Dudley Falls
Dudley Falls
Campground Trail
Paint Creek

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

20 total sites

Tent Sites

20 sites

About Paint Creek Campground

Paint Creek Recreation Area (elevation 1760 feet) is located in Greene County in a mountain cove along Paint Creek. A majority of the widely-spaced campsites have streamside views and are screened by a variety of native plants, including rhododendron, hemlock and laurel. 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.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 5 to Oct 28

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
1, Loop: East Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
10, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
11, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
12, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
14, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
15, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
16, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
17, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
18, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
19, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
2, Loop: East Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
20, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
21, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
3, Loop: East Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
4, Loop: East Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
5, Loop: East Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
7, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
8, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
9, Loop: West Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (106)

What Guests Are Saying

Paint Creek Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, peaceful environment and well-maintained facilities. Bill, the campground host, is consistently recognized for his friendliness, attentiveness, and dedication to ensuring a pleasant experience for guests. While some campers noted minor issues like noise from generators and the absence of a dump station, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the campground as a favorite destination for many repeat visitors.

Review Summary

4.5
106 reviews
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Angelia D

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: West

4

Very peaceful camp ground. We got site 11 next to the water and it was amazing. The kids were able to ride there bikes around the sites.

Julie J

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 17, Loop: West

5

Great little campground with a super friendly feel. Very conscientious host. A couple of nice hikes leave from the campground. Will definitely go again.

Stephanie S

Verified

September 20, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: West

5

What a lovely campground! Clean and quiet! No cell service but didnt need it while decompressing!

Randall S

Verified

September 16, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: West

5

We had a good camping trip . The camp ground was very clean and the camp ground host was very nice . We are going back two more times in October .

Mike P

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: West

5

It was so nice to be in the forest where it was quite & peaceful & no cell phone service

Edd M

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: West

5

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

Elevation: 531 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 15 min

Distance to downtown

37 mi drive to downtown Greeneville (about 1 hr 21 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: September 3, 2026

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