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
David P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: C Loop
Be sure to fill your fresh water tanks before parking or bring at least 200 ft of hose. The water facets are pretty far from most sites. Be sure to follow the maximum length posted on the site. The site themselves are big enough but backing in can be tricky. I have a 38 ft Class A and put it in a 36 ft spot but it was a trick getting in and out.
Loved the park itself, what a beautiful place. We will return in the future.
henry s
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: C Loop
rest rooms were dirty . quite hours were not enforced, loud dogs and party late into over night. I love rock creek area but needs better enforcement
henry s
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: C Loop
rest rooms were dirty . quite hours were not enforced, loud dogs and party late into over night. I love rock creek area but needs better enforcement
henry s
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: C Loop
rest rooms were dirty . quite hours were not enforced, loud dogs and party late into over night. I love rock creek area but needs better enforcement
NORMAN H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B Loop
great campground
NORMAN H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B Loop
great campground
NORMAN H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B Loop
great campground
George B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: B Loop
Wonderful time! Stayed 9 days in August. We have a 27 Ft. 5th Wheel w/ two slides. Combination of RV's and Tent Camping sites. Large sites with electric. No sewer and shared water spigots scattered thru out. Dump station is available with easy access. Very helpful Camp Host on site, rangers patrolling regularly. Did not use shower house/bathroom facilities. Community swimming pond for kids to wade. Picnic areas playground hiking trails for day use and separate from camping area. Entrance to park through residential area but don't let that put you off. Once you are in the park feels very outdoors. The greenery is lush this time of year, cooler due to lots of flora a fauna, big oak trees very shaded. Stream is easy walk and hiking/biking trails for the more adventurous. Town of Erwin 4 miles away has grocery store and fast food. Walmart 6 miles away. For serious shopping and chain restaurants Johnson City is 25 minutes away. Recommended sight seeing/day trips, Davy Crocket Birthplace, Sycamore Shoals Fort and Tipton Haynes House.
George B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: B Loop
Wonderful time! Stayed 9 days in August. We have a 27 Ft. 5th Wheel w/ two slides. Combination of RV's and Tent Camping sites. Large sites with electric. No sewer and shared water spigots scattered thru out. Dump station is available with easy access. Very helpful Camp Host on site, rangers patrolling regularly. Did not use shower house/bathroom facilities. Community swimming pond for kids to wade. Picnic areas playground hiking trails for day use and separate from camping area. Entrance to park through residential area but don't let that put you off. Once you are in the park feels very outdoors. The greenery is lush this time of year, cooler due to lots of flora a fauna, big oak trees very shaded. Stream is easy walk and hiking/biking trails for the more adventurous. Town of Erwin 4 miles away has grocery store and fast food. Walmart 6 miles away. For serious shopping and chain restaurants Johnson City is 25 minutes away. Recommended sight seeing/day trips, Davy Crocket Birthplace, Sycamore Shoals Fort and Tipton Haynes House.
George B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: B Loop
Wonderful time! Stayed 9 days in August. We have a 27 Ft. 5th Wheel w/ two slides. Combination of RV's and Tent Camping sites. Large sites with electric. No sewer and shared water spigots scattered thru out. Dump station is available with easy access. Very helpful Camp Host on site, rangers patrolling regularly. Did not use shower house/bathroom facilities. Community swimming pond for kids to wade. Picnic areas playground hiking trails for day use and separate from camping area. Entrance to park through residential area but don't let that put you off. Once you are in the park feels very outdoors. The greenery is lush this time of year, cooler due to lots of flora a fauna, big oak trees very shaded. Stream is easy walk and hiking/biking trails for the more adventurous. Town of Erwin 4 miles away has grocery store and fast food. Walmart 6 miles away. For serious shopping and chain restaurants Johnson City is 25 minutes away. Recommended sight seeing/day trips, Davy Crocket Birthplace, Sycamore Shoals Fort and Tipton Haynes House.
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
