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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Rock Creek Recreation Area
Rock Creek Amphitheater
Rock Creek Swimming Pool
Site 13 at Rock Creek
Picnic Area

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of 2,300 feet - a welcome respite from the summer heat. 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: 32

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Jul
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Nov
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Currently open - May 5 to Oct 28

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

32 Sites Available

Site
Price
010, Loop: A Loop
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: B Loop
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
03, Loop: A Loop
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: C Loop
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
04, Loop: A Loop
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
05, Loop: A Loop
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
06, Loop: A Loop
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
07, Loop: A Loop
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
08, Loop: A Loop
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
09, Loop: A Loop
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 1, Loop: Group
No Hookups
$50.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
757 reviews
5
66.7%
505
4
21.4%
162
3
7.1%
54
2
3.2%
24
1
1.6%
12

Jeff G

May 14, 2022

5

We love staying at rock creek. Frank is a good host if anything needs taken care of he will do it or get it done.

Sylvia W

Verified

November 20, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: C Loop

5

Quiet and beautiful setting. The site was mostly level. Bathrooms clean and tidy. Water available at numerous spigots on the loop. Plenty of exploring, and fantastic trails for hiking. Camp host knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Short drive into town for groceries and local restaurant flavor. Will definitely be coming back!!

Sylvia W

Verified

November 20, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: C Loop

5

Quiet and beautiful setting. The site was mostly level. Bathrooms clean and tidy. Water available at numerous spigots on the loop. Plenty of exploring, and fantastic trails for hiking. Camp host knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Short drive into town for groceries and local restaurant flavor. Will definitely be coming back!!

Sylvia W

Verified

November 20, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: C Loop

5

Quiet and beautiful setting. The site was mostly level. Bathrooms clean and tidy. Water available at numerous spigots on the loop. Plenty of exploring, and fantastic trails for hiking. Camp host knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Short drive into town for groceries and local restaurant flavor. Will definitely be coming back!!

Don S

Verified

November 9, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: B Loop

5

Beautiful campground and walking trails.

Don S

Verified

November 9, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: B Loop

5

Beautiful campground and walking trails.

Don S

Verified

November 9, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: B Loop

5

Beautiful campground and walking trails.

Lesley R

Verified

November 7, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: C Loop

4

We love Rock Creek and have come before and stayed in a different site. However, I need to put a warning out for all of you longer trailer owners… our site, C28, despite having 50 amp service, was almost impossible to get in to for us. We had to come from the wrong direction and pull into the site across from us (thankfully empty) in order to get into it. There are trees that make the turn impossible from the correct direction and the angle of the driveway is difficult. There are plenty of other sites that work great for us big rigs - just not this one. The site also needed some grading. This is why having to make a reservation blind makes me uncomfortable.

Other than that, the campground is excellent. We didn’t use the bathhouse so I can’t comment on it. The campground was almost completely full but as always quiet and relaxing.

Lesley R

Verified

November 7, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: C Loop

4

We love Rock Creek and have come before and stayed in a different site. However, I need to put a warning out for all of you longer trailer owners… our site, C28, despite having 50 amp service, was almost impossible to get in to for us. We had to come from the wrong direction and pull into the site across from us (thankfully empty) in order to get into it. There are trees that make the turn impossible from the correct direction and the angle of the driveway is difficult. There are plenty of other sites that work great for us big rigs - just not this one. The site also needed some grading. This is why having to make a reservation blind makes me uncomfortable.

Other than that, the campground is excellent. We didn’t use the bathhouse so I can’t comment on it. The campground was almost completely full but as always quiet and relaxing.

Trina V

Verified

November 7, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: B Loop

5

Love this campground. Sites are spacious and private and the facilities were clean.

Location Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Address:
4900 Asheville Highway
Greeneville, TN, 37743
United States

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.

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 5, 2026

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