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About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
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Swimming
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- 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
Donnie P
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
Rock Creek is our favorite place to camp. The spots are spacious and private, the bath house is always clean. Whipporills are heard every night. Love this place.
alan h
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A Loop
Beautiful place
Karl and Karen D
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A Loop
Had a great time. Kids enjoyed it. Movie night on Saturday was a big surprise-didn't see it advertised. Another kid told our grandson and off we went. The spring fed pool was clean and extremely cold. Only the adults seemed to notice.
Erwin is just 10 minutes away and worth the visit. Several rafting groups are also less than 20 minutes away. Family rafting is a must!
Park is clean and there is also a small playground for younger children.
Mary H
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: B Loop
We were on B16. There had been some drainage work done and the site was left in poor condition. The ground was soft which sank under tire pressure. They left large pieces of rock and drain piping out of the ground. They had torn out the boarding in places and just left a piles up mess. Hopefully, they are not through and will return to correct these concerns. Even with all this, we were able to work around it and our stay was enjoyable.
George R
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
Peaceful and Relaxing
Deborah C
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C Loop
Loop C bathroom was full of bugs. The sink and shower floor were covered with them obviously hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Reservation signs were not updated
Timothy L
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C Loop
Campground well maintained and restrooms exceptionally clean. For the most part, quiet (people who brought their dogs, but not too bad). Our site was very shady on days in the 90's. One of our favorite places to stay, typically multiple times each year. Listened to the whippoorwills at night.
Richard G
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: C Loop
Very nice and well maintained national forest recreation area and campground. We stayed in site 32 in loop C. Very clean restrooms with hot showers. Friendly staff.
Michael M
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: B Loop
Best peaceful campground around love it there
Christopher M
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: C Loop
Nice quiet campground for what you pay.
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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