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
Carlene B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B Loop
We had a bike stolen when my family was at the bathroom. There are also creepy men that kept driving around our loop staring at the teenage girls.
Linda C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: C Loop
Nice quiet family camping- bath house definitely needed attention and no trash cans to be found!
Linda C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: C Loop
Nice quiet family camping- bath house definitely needed attention and no trash cans to be found!
Linda C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: C Loop
Nice quiet family camping- bath house definitely needed attention and no trash cans to be found!
rick b
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C Loop
Very nice place to camp
rick b
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C Loop
Very nice place to camp
rick b
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C Loop
Very nice place to camp
alan h
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: B Loop
Excellent. Park and bathrooms clean .
alan h
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: B Loop
Excellent. Park and bathrooms clean .
alan h
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: B Loop
Excellent. Park and bathrooms clean .
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
