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About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
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Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (815)
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Recreation Area is highly praised for its clean and peaceful environment, spacious campsites, and friendly hosts. Families enjoy the safe swimming pond, beautiful hiking trails, and the campground's proximity to town. While some reviews mention minor concerns like limited water flow at spigots and occasional noise from larger groups, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favorite camping destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Recreation Area is highly praised for its clean and peaceful environment, spacious campsites, and friendly hosts. Families enjoy the safe swimming pond, beautiful hiking trails, and the campground's proximity to town. While some reviews mention minor concerns like limited water flow at spigots and occasional noise from larger groups, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favorite camping destination for many.
Review Summary
Douglas S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: B Loop
We really enjoyed ourselves and great weather.
Douglas S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C Loop
Rock Creek park is our home park for camping.We just love it! Only thing I would change is the reservation time frame.I think placing reservations up to 6 months in the future is too much.I think that 30 days in the future for a reservation would be better just because it hard to plan any dates to camp beyond that timeline.If not 30 days maybe 60 or 90.Really hope management will consider this and I think that the majority of campers that camp here would agree.Like to see a poll on this just to see how many campers would appreciate this change,hope it will happen!
Kristy J
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A Loop
This is one of my favorite places to camp however the camp host does not make campers adhere to the rules. We had to struggle to get in and out of our campsite as the site in front of us had as many as 6 vehicles at one time parked down the road in front of other sites. The bathrooms need to be updated and repaired and there is a very strong stinch if you camp near the dump station.
Douglas S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: C Loop
I'm glad I filled my camper water tanks at home because the park had a water pump failure and nobody had water for a week. Other than that we had a good time,we just had to make the best of it and really stretch our onboard water.
Douglas S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: B Loop
We really enjoyed ourselves and great weather.
Douglas S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C Loop
Rock Creek park is our home park for camping.We just love it! Only thing I would change is the reservation time frame.I think placing reservations up to 6 months in the future is too much.I think that 30 days in the future for a reservation would be better just because it hard to plan any dates to camp beyond that timeline.If not 30 days maybe 60 or 90.Really hope management will consider this and I think that the majority of campers that camp here would agree.Like to see a poll on this just to see how many campers would appreciate this change,hope it will happen!
Bernard B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B Loop
Excellent campground, sites are generally large, level, and well spaced. All sites are back-in. Larger rigs may have difficulty backing into some sites due to trees or signs that impede maneuvering. Most sites are shady, since the campground is basically in the forest. The nearby town of Erwin has supermarkets and other stores for needed supplies. There are no water connections at individual sites, so be prepared to fill your fresh water tanks upon arrival.
Bernard B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B Loop
Excellent campground, sites are generally large, level, and well spaced. All sites are back-in. Larger rigs may have difficulty backing into some sites due to trees or signs that impede maneuvering. Most sites are shady, since the campground is basically in the forest. The nearby town of Erwin has supermarkets and other stores for needed supplies. There are no water connections at individual sites, so be prepared to fill your fresh water tanks upon arrival.
Bernard B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B Loop
Excellent campground, sites are generally large, level, and well spaced. All sites are back-in. Larger rigs may have difficulty backing into some sites due to trees or signs that impede maneuvering. Most sites are shady, since the campground is basically in the forest. The nearby town of Erwin has supermarkets and other stores for needed supplies. There are no water connections at individual sites, so be prepared to fill your fresh water tanks upon arrival.
Richard M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: C Loop
Great time at a wonderful place, can't wait to go again!
Location & Directions for Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
4900 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, TN 37743 United States
Elevation: 738 ft
Getting There
From I-26 take exit 34 to Main Street (TN107) in Erwin, take TN 395 east for 3.5 mi to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Highway access
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.
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: October 20, 2026
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