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About Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Number of accommodations: 11
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (110)
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Campground is a lovely and clean site, offering beautiful views of the river and great access to hiking trails. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, lack of cell service, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and bear-proof food storage. While some experienced issues with campsite reservations and noted limited parking, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a quiet, nature-filled getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Campground is a lovely and clean site, offering beautiful views of the river and great access to hiking trails. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, lack of cell service, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and bear-proof food storage. While some experienced issues with campsite reservations and noted limited parking, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a quiet, nature-filled getaway.
Review Summary
Cooper M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
The campground was great and the trails were gorgeous!
James S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
It was very quiet there, just myself. It was mid-September after all. The river is beautiful, next time I would like to do some kayaking in the area. Site #1 is a bit odd, it's right next to the day use parking lot, I felt better nestled in with the other sites, closer to the river. The tent areas are very flat, which was nice. Bear boxes for your food and waste. A couple of NPS employees came in to check up on things, very friendly, not being nosy at all.
Amy W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Steep narrow gravel road down to camp is a little concerning in the rain.
Levi G
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Fantastic campground with great access to the river and hiking trails.
James H
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Very peaceful and quiet. Cell reception is zero so plan for peace and quiet and family time or just time to enjoy the company you are with.
Cecily F
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Very nice primative campground. Convenient to town. Beautiful scenery.
Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Visitors should be aware that there is no cell signal at the campground and the map of campsites is very ambiguous. Do you homework before reserving a campsite and traveling to the campground.
William S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Rock Creek CG is a basic CG with pit toilets. No potable water is available. Nice location.
Ella R
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Nice and quiet.
The campsite is really remote - no WiFi, so plan to reserve before heading there.
There were only us and another group there the night we stayed there. There is access to a river where my husband took a quick dive into before we left.
Douglas M
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Excellent campground great location. The camp sites were roomy and well-spaced. The bear boxes are something I would like to see in other campgrounds.
Location Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Address:
Po Box 429
Wartburg, TN, 37887
United States
From the East: Take State Route 62 West, then veer to the right onto State Route 27. Make a left onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
From the West: Take State Route 62 East, then make a right onto State Route 27 South. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
From the North: Follow State Route 27 South into Wartburg. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
From the South: Follow State Route 27 North into Wartburg. Make a left onto Kingston Street, then follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.0702 / -84.6633
Elevation: 292 feet
Policies & Rules
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Black bears and other wildlife frequent this campground. Please keep in mind that “food” to a bear includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may consist of items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, horse feed, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly.
Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite.
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This campground is site-specific. Please occupy the site you reserved. If you need to move to another site, please modify your reservation through the Recreation.gov site or call 1-877-444-6777. |
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No alcohol permitted. |
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All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only. |
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Please bring your own drinking water. |
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Any group larger than 25 persons wishing to participate in any activity in the park in which members of the group will depart from an established road and/or parking area must first obtain a permit for such activity. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/obed/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm. |
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Please be advised that an approved Permit or Authorization by the superintendent is required before providing business services within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery and setup, firewood sales and delivery, shuttle and transportation services, guided hikes, guided floats, and similar activities. To apply for a permit, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/biso and navigate to the "Doing Business With the Park" section. There you will find application forms, instructions, and contact information. |
