Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Greeneville, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 32 sites it is the #32 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 29 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 59% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (50 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (31 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 32 of 32 sites; campfires allowed on 32 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~39 mi, Abingdon ~45 mi, Knoxville ~89 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Electric hookupsFire ringsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers29 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Forest Trail | 0.0 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Rock Creek Bicycle Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Trail Of The Hardwoods | 0.2 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Rattlesnake Ridge Trail | 0.3 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
| Rock Creek Falls Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Dark Hollow Horse Trail | 0.7 mi | 6.4 | USFS |
| Dick Creek Horse Trail | 1.0 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | 1.4 mi | 14.8 | USFS |
| Shinbone | 2.5 mi | 8.1 | USFS |
| Stamping Ground Horse Trail | 3.1 mi | 4.0 | USFS |
| Limestone Cove Trail | 3.5 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
| Buffalo Mountain Atv Trail | 4.1 mi | 5.2 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
24.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 24.0 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Falls Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Rattlesnake Ridge Trail | 0.2 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Rock Creek Bicycle Trail | 0.3 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | 1.4 mi | 14.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Shinbone | 2.5 mi | 8.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Erwin Linear Trail | 3.5 mi | 0.0 | OSM | ||
| Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBackpackingBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEmergency ServicesEvening ProgramsFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFish HatcheryFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsLookout TowerMountain BikingMuseumOff Highway VehiclePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteRafting
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian Creek Campground Private campground |
3.2 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (38.6 mi) |
| Woodsmoke Campground Private campground |
4.9 | TN | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 8 (22.3 mi) |
| Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins OpenStreetMap listing |
5.4 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 9 (41.5 mi) |
| Spivey Gap Recreation Area OpenStreetMap listing |
8.5 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 7 (30.1 mi) |
| Hidden Meadow Campground LLC Private campground |
9.6 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Katy Branch Cherokee National Forest |
10.4 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 6 (8.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.