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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
Sarah B
August 22, 2021
The campground is primitive with no running water or electricity (even in the restroom building). But, it is beautiful with the river running and the sounds of nature everywhere!
Michael P
July 17, 2021
Family and I had a blast. Plan ahead, don’t forget to pack your water and firewood.
Jamie F
July 3, 2021
This is the perfect scenic campground! Steps away from the river and very peaceful. The toilets don’t have running water but were very clean. Great place to stay if your off-roading to Nemo Tunnel.
Andrew B
June 24, 2021
I loved my visit to the Obed and really enjoyed the Rock Creek Campground. I went on a nighttime hike that was led by ranger Rick, and it was the highlight of my trip! I highly recommend.
Nitin C
June 22, 2021
Toilets are primitive with no flush but the site is excellent. We had hiking plans and it went well. Google maps took a really lonely and gravel route just to save a few minutes so make sure you don't follow Nemo road of travelling from west of wartburg if you don't have all wheel drive. Instead follow the genesis road which is paved and cuts accross beautiful country site. Site is right next to a creek and night star gazing is not possible from camp area. But a short half mile hike connects the bridge the night sky can be enjoyed.
KEVIN Y
June 22, 2021
Lots of shade and very clean campground. Beautiful trails to waterfalls.
Nicole E
June 7, 2021
Great site, you cant beat the price, I would come back. Location is great for Jeepers wanting to explore Nemo Tunnel, Potters Falls great hiking and Catoosa. Very picturesque!! Bathrooms are the only downside-no lights and a bit nasty, but overall it wouldn't stop me coming back. Booking the site was easy, the bear boxes are pretty big, metal picnic table and a combined firepit and BBQ. Tent pad is a bit rocky so bring padding for your tent. Sleeping on rocks is no fun. Can't wait to go back!!
Kasimir G
May 19, 2021
It is a great location, quiet, and nice.
mark c
May 15, 2021
Gorgeous
Paul K
April 21, 2021
Very pleasant site near the river, and adjacent to nice trails. I thought site #1 was the only vacant site--it is marked as the handicap site, and is a very poor site with a rocky pad. Fortunately, I found a vacant site behind which is not visible from the road. It was site 11 and a great site. I thought #12 was taken with a name on the post, but it stayed empty for 3 days, so I assume the last camper never took their tag off it. Parking is very tight, and some places are challenging with a full sized vehicle.
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. |
