Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

4900 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, Tennessee, United States
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Rock Creek Recreation Area
Rock Creek Amphitheater
Rock Creek Swimming Pool
Site 13 at Rock Creek
Picnic Area

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
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Available sites

32 total sites
RV Sites 24 sites from $40 per night Tent Sites 8 sites from $40 per night

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 2.3 ft - 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.

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 5 to Oct 28

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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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 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
$40
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
$40
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
⛺ 03, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
⛺ 04, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ 05, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ 06, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ 07, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ 08, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ 09, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
🚐 1, Loop: Group RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 20 ft · Gravel
$50
/ per night

Reviews (815)

Verified Only

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

4.5
815 reviews
5
66.3%
540
4
21.7%
177
3
7.2%
59
2
3.1%
25
1
1.7%
14

Kevin O

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: B Loop

4

Love Rock Creek campground. 2-mile hike, one way, to the upper falls.

Mark L

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B Loop

5

Most of the campsites are very private, lots of space between you and the next site, lots of greenery separating sites. That is most of what I look for.

Mark L

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B Loop

5

Most of the campsites are very private, lots of space between you and the next site, lots of greenery separating sites. That is most of what I look for.

Mark L

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B Loop

5

Most of the campsites are very private, lots of space between you and the next site, lots of greenery separating sites. That is most of what I look for.

Montie O

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop

4

Very nice little campground in the Cherokee National Forest. Facilities were clean. Peaceful and enjoyable! Will visit again.

Montie O

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop

4

Very nice little campground in the Cherokee National Forest. Facilities were clean. Peaceful and enjoyable! Will visit again.

Montie O

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop

4

Very nice little campground in the Cherokee National Forest. Facilities were clean. Peaceful and enjoyable! Will visit again.

Donald B

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: C Loop

4

We had site 28 in loop C which fit our camper but getting into it was challenging. Loved the park as it was so quiet and a good 10 degrees cooler than the temps in Erwin. We will definitely stay again only in a different site that is easier to back into.

Donald B

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: C Loop

4

We had site 28 in loop C which fit our camper but getting into it was challenging. Loved the park as it was so quiet and a good 10 degrees cooler than the temps in Erwin. We will definitely stay again only in a different site that is easier to back into.

Donald B

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: C Loop

4

We had site 28 in loop C which fit our camper but getting into it was challenging. Loved the park as it was so quiet and a good 10 degrees cooler than the temps in Erwin. We will definitely stay again only in a different site that is easier to back into.

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.

Nearest town

Greeneville, TN - 36 mi

About 54 min to downtown

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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