About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Number of accommodations: 32
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (757)
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Recreation Area is highly praised for its peaceful and spacious campsites, excellent amenities like electricity, and access to beautiful hiking and biking trails. Many visitors enjoyed the clean facilities, friendly campground hosts, and the scenic wooded surroundings. While some noted minor issues such as limited water flow at spigots and lack of phone service, these were overshadowed by the overall positive experiences and the intention to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Recreation Area is highly praised for its peaceful and spacious campsites, excellent amenities like electricity, and access to beautiful hiking and biking trails. Many visitors enjoyed the clean facilities, friendly campground hosts, and the scenic wooded surroundings. While some noted minor issues such as limited water flow at spigots and lack of phone service, these were overshadowed by the overall positive experiences and the intention to return.
Review Summary
John M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A Loop
Nice hot showers. Friendly campground hosts
John M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A Loop
Nice hot showers. Friendly campground hosts
Amy M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A Loop
We love to camp at Rock Creek Park. The campsites are very spacious and you have privacy. It’s an absolutely beautiful and peaceful place. We recommend it to anyone who loves to get out and enjoy nature.
Daniel S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
We camped here in our 15' teardrop camper. This campground seems like one that is bypassed by most people. It is a nice campground, great hosts that stopped & introduced themselves. The facilities were clean, however the mens shower closest to us was out of order & was being worked on by a plunber the 3 days we were there. I think they completed the repairs the day we left.
I did the 2 mile hike to the falls. Well worth the elavation gain to go to the upper falls. If it had been a warmer day I would have sat in the water below the fall & cooled off. Maybe next time.
Amy M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A Loop
We love to camp at Rock Creek Park. The campsites are very spacious and you have privacy. It’s an absolutely beautiful and peaceful place. We recommend it to anyone who loves to get out and enjoy nature.
Daniel S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
We camped here in our 15' teardrop camper. This campground seems like one that is bypassed by most people. It is a nice campground, great hosts that stopped & introduced themselves. The facilities were clean, however the mens shower closest to us was out of order & was being worked on by a plunber the 3 days we were there. I think they completed the repairs the day we left.
I did the 2 mile hike to the falls. Well worth the elavation gain to go to the upper falls. If it had been a warmer day I would have sat in the water below the fall & cooled off. Maybe next time.
Daniel S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
We camped here in our 15' teardrop camper. This campground seems like one that is bypassed by most people. It is a nice campground, great hosts that stopped & introduced themselves. The facilities were clean, however the mens shower closest to us was out of order & was being worked on by a plunber the 3 days we were there. I think they completed the repairs the day we left.
I did the 2 mile hike to the falls. Well worth the elavation gain to go to the upper falls. If it had been a warmer day I would have sat in the water below the fall & cooled off. Maybe next time.
Amy M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A Loop
We love to camp at Rock Creek Park. The campsites are very spacious and you have privacy. It’s an absolutely beautiful and peaceful place. We recommend it to anyone who loves to get out and enjoy nature.
Elissa H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: C Loop
Rock Creek is a beautiful campground with an excellent location close to Erwin and not too far to Johnson City. The sites are spacious for the most part and the trail leading to the falls is great. That said, the caretaking of the bathhouse and grounds was far below par. Especially the men's facilities, they were filthy. We came into our site to find the firepit with several pieces of trash, including cans. There were multiple holes dug around the site, apparently by a dog, and the table bench was covered with sand. It's a shame that the camp hosts don't do the job they were hired for. I feel really sad to give this poor review to what could be a lovely park.
Elissa H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: C Loop
Rock Creek is a beautiful campground with an excellent location close to Erwin and not too far to Johnson City. The sites are spacious for the most part and the trail leading to the falls is great. That said, the caretaking of the bathhouse and grounds was far below par. Especially the men's facilities, they were filthy. We came into our site to find the firepit with several pieces of trash, including cans. There were multiple holes dug around the site, apparently by a dog, and the table bench was covered with sand. It's a shame that the camp hosts don't do the job they were hired for. I feel really sad to give this poor review to what could be a lovely park.
Location Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Address:
4900 Asheville Highway
Greeneville, TN, 37743
United States
From I-26 take exit 34 to Main Street (TN107) in Erwin, take TN 395 east for 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Rock Creek Recreation Area is accessible via US Highway 321, which is approximately 10 miles away. Interstate 26 is also within 20 miles, providing connections to the broader highway network.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.1377 / -82.3476
Elevation: 738 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- All guests must depart the campground prior to the camper's departure.
Local regulations
- Guests must familiarize themselves with all campground rules and regulations posted on-site.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and trash must be stored in hard-sided containers or vehicles to prevent bear attractants; violations may result in fines.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood should be obtained locally and burned on-site to prevent pest spread; moving firewood may be illegal.
- Fires must be contained within designated fire rings; burning of plastic or non-wood materials is prohibited.
Safety & rules
- The campground prohibits firearms, fireworks, alcohol, illegal drugs, and public nudity.
Vehicles & parking
- Vehicles must be parked within designated areas, without extending onto the road or into the woods.
Site capacity
- All equipment must remain within the campsite and sites should be kept tidy.
- Single sites allow up to 5 people and 2 tents; double sites allow up to 10 people and 4 tents.
Pets
- Pets must be crated or leashed to a maximum of 6 feet.
Utilities
- Water spigots are communal and shared among sites.
Fees & deposits
- Sites 6, 10, 17, 20, and 21 are double sites and are not eligible for interagency pass discounts.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
