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About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heidi M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: C Loop
Camp Host was amazing! Campground is peaceful, and sites are spaced nicely, so you have privacy in your site. Trail to the falls was tough, but beautiful!
Heidi M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: C Loop
Camp Host was amazing! Campground is peaceful, and sites are spaced nicely, so you have privacy in your site. Trail to the falls was tough, but beautiful!
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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