Rock Creek Recreation Area (TN) Campground Cherokee National Forest Tennessee

Rock Creek Recreation Area (TN) Overview

Rock Creek Recreation Area Campground has 38 campsites set in a heavily wooded area near the creek.  Campsites 1-33 have electric hookups and can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Five of those sites (6, 10, 17, 20 and 21) are double-family. Campsites 34-38 are walk-to, tent only. There is also one group campsite available. Each campsite also has a gravel parking spur, table, lantern post, fire ring and grill.

The seasonal campground is generally open early May to late October. Three bathhouses are located within the recreation area; one in Loop A, one in Loop C, and one located by the concrete pond – it is a Civilian Conservation Corps-era bathhouse adapted for modern use. Each bathhouse has flush toilets and shower facilities. Other amenities include potable (drinking) water, trash collection (dumpsters), an RV dump station, amphitheater, playground and picnic day use area. Firewood is also available to purchase from the friendly camp host. Cell service is fair in the area.

Rock Creek Recreation Area – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, picnicking, stargazing and wildlife viewing.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Cell Service Fair
• Day Use / Picnic Area
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Museum
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Cultural Sites
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Whitewater Kayaking
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing