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
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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
Donna L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: B Loop
I consider this campground state park quality but in a National Forest. The sites are well spaced and reasonably well maintained. I was happy to know it had running hot and cold water. But was disappointed with the cleanliness of the bathrooms. I’d stay there again but bring my own big container of wipes.
Donna L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: B Loop
I consider this campground state park quality but in a National Forest. The sites are well spaced and reasonably well maintained. I was happy to know it had running hot and cold water. But was disappointed with the cleanliness of the bathrooms. I’d stay there again but bring my own big container of wipes.
Jeff S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B Loop
The campground is beautiful. The hiking is amazing. Unfortunately with only 1 camp host things don't get done on a daily bases. With the Covid virus it is very concerning to use a bath house in general. That being said, I know the risk and choose to do so. We arrived on a Sunday to all the bathhouses having clogged toilets. ALL OF THEM. They had over flowed onto the floor. I would not even use the shower it was so gross. It was not till Monday AFTERNOON that they unclogged them. Mind you they didn't clean the floors. We go to a lot of parks and campgrounds and this was the worst we have ever seen.
Jeff S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B Loop
The campground is beautiful. The hiking is amazing. Unfortunately with only 1 camp host things don't get done on a daily bases. With the Covid virus it is very concerning to use a bath house in general. That being said, I know the risk and choose to do so. We arrived on a Sunday to all the bathhouses having clogged toilets. ALL OF THEM. They had over flowed onto the floor. I would not even use the shower it was so gross. It was not till Monday AFTERNOON that they unclogged them. Mind you they didn't clean the floors. We go to a lot of parks and campgrounds and this was the worst we have ever seen.
Jeff S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B Loop
The campground is beautiful. The hiking is amazing. Unfortunately with only 1 camp host things don't get done on a daily bases. With the Covid virus it is very concerning to use a bath house in general. That being said, I know the risk and choose to do so. We arrived on a Sunday to all the bathhouses having clogged toilets. ALL OF THEM. They had over flowed onto the floor. I would not even use the shower it was so gross. It was not till Monday AFTERNOON that they unclogged them. Mind you they didn't clean the floors. We go to a lot of parks and campgrounds and this was the worst we have ever seen.
john g
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop
We love this campground and have camped here for many years.
It is beautiful. Nice spacious, private campsites. But it has changed in the past few years.
The water spigot near our campsite did not work and neither did the one in the tent site area.
Made it very difficult to get water.
We camped there in October of last year and they were working on that same spigot. Still not fixed!
The fire ring was full of ash. The bath houses were not clean.
Sad to see such a beautiful campground go unattended and uncared for.
john g
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop
We love this campground and have camped here for many years.
It is beautiful. Nice spacious, private campsites. But it has changed in the past few years.
The water spigot near our campsite did not work and neither did the one in the tent site area.
Made it very difficult to get water.
We camped there in October of last year and they were working on that same spigot. Still not fixed!
The fire ring was full of ash. The bath houses were not clean.
Sad to see such a beautiful campground go unattended and uncared for.
john g
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C Loop
We love this campground and have camped here for many years.
It is beautiful. Nice spacious, private campsites. But it has changed in the past few years.
The water spigot near our campsite did not work and neither did the one in the tent site area.
Made it very difficult to get water.
We camped there in October of last year and they were working on that same spigot. Still not fixed!
The fire ring was full of ash. The bath houses were not clean.
Sad to see such a beautiful campground go unattended and uncared for.
Kenneth D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
Nice campground. Very nice National Forest park with unique features. Beautiful hike to Rock Creek Falls. Great place for a family.
Kenneth D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: B Loop
Nice campground. Very nice National Forest park with unique features. Beautiful hike to Rock Creek Falls. Great place for a family.
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
