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
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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
Samantha M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A Loop
The campsite area was great. It was large, shaded, and offered plenty of room between other sites. However, the ladies' bathroom was a mess. We stayed for 5 nights and the bathroom was not cleaned when we were there. On the 2nd day, I had to specifically request, from the campground host, a restock of toilet paper. He kept repeating to me, "Well I just put some in last Friday."On the 4th night, the ladies' shower was shut down. I used the day-use area shower and it only had cold water. It's camping, I'm not looking for a 5-star resort, however, I do pick campsites with showers and an expectation of toilet paper and warm water I feel is a reasonable expectation.
Jonathan S
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop
Campground had large sites. Host rode around a couple times, but no big deal. Never saw a ranger...until I was about to leave. When I was cleaning up to leave, at 0930 on Monday, a ranger knocked on my door. I had put my trash outside my RV as I was finishing up cleaning. I received an $80 fine for it. I explained I was cleaning up to leave and was checking out shortly, and the ranger didn't care in the least, and gave me a fine. I pulled out of my site 30 minutes later.
The town itself has the essentials but it's a 'financially challenged' area, if you will. There wasn't much to see or do in town.
The hike up to Rock Creek Falls was 2.5 miles each way, uphill, with 4 creek crossings. It was 'moderate' for sure.
Majority of the water spigots were not working or did not have threads on them to fill up my fresh water tank upon arrival.
I have a 35' Fifth-wheel and the C loop was tight at the bottom of the loop, with a ditch on either side of the road, on the corner.
There's no printed maps of the park or area. Host told me to look it up online...but there's no Verizon service.
The "swimming area" is literally a water retention pond. I'd NEVER swim in it.
Overall, I highly doubt I'll return, especially after the ranger incident. This was the least desirable CG I've ever been to.
Jonathan S
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop
Campground had large sites. Host rode around a couple times, but no big deal. Never saw a ranger...until I was about to leave. When I was cleaning up to leave, at 0930 on Monday, a ranger knocked on my door. I had put my trash outside my RV as I was finishing up cleaning. I received an $80 fine for it. I explained I was cleaning up to leave and was checking out shortly, and the ranger didn't care in the least, and gave me a fine. I pulled out of my site 30 minutes later.
The town itself has the essentials but it's a 'financially challenged' area, if you will. There wasn't much to see or do in town.
The hike up to Rock Creek Falls was 2.5 miles each way, uphill, with 4 creek crossings. It was 'moderate' for sure.
Majority of the water spigots were not working or did not have threads on them to fill up my fresh water tank upon arrival.
I have a 35' Fifth-wheel and the C loop was tight at the bottom of the loop, with a ditch on either side of the road, on the corner.
There's no printed maps of the park or area. Host told me to look it up online...but there's no Verizon service.
The "swimming area" is literally a water retention pond. I'd NEVER swim in it.
Overall, I highly doubt I'll return, especially after the ranger incident. This was the least desirable CG I've ever been to.
Jonathan S
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop
Campground had large sites. Host rode around a couple times, but no big deal. Never saw a ranger...until I was about to leave. When I was cleaning up to leave, at 0930 on Monday, a ranger knocked on my door. I had put my trash outside my RV as I was finishing up cleaning. I received an $80 fine for it. I explained I was cleaning up to leave and was checking out shortly, and the ranger didn't care in the least, and gave me a fine. I pulled out of my site 30 minutes later.
The town itself has the essentials but it's a 'financially challenged' area, if you will. There wasn't much to see or do in town.
The hike up to Rock Creek Falls was 2.5 miles each way, uphill, with 4 creek crossings. It was 'moderate' for sure.
Majority of the water spigots were not working or did not have threads on them to fill up my fresh water tank upon arrival.
I have a 35' Fifth-wheel and the C loop was tight at the bottom of the loop, with a ditch on either side of the road, on the corner.
There's no printed maps of the park or area. Host told me to look it up online...but there's no Verizon service.
The "swimming area" is literally a water retention pond. I'd NEVER swim in it.
Overall, I highly doubt I'll return, especially after the ranger incident. This was the least desirable CG I've ever been to.
Cindy L
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: B Loop
Large, private campsite. Quiet surroundings.
Cindy L
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: B Loop
Large, private campsite. Quiet surroundings.
Cindy L
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: B Loop
Large, private campsite. Quiet surroundings.
David L
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B Loop
Very good place. Very spacious sites. Would highly recommend this park.
David L
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B Loop
Very good place. Very spacious sites. Would highly recommend this park.
David L
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B Loop
Very good place. Very spacious sites. Would highly recommend this 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
