Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE
Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE is a national forest campground in Tennessee. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.10917, -82.65722
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fish Viewing Site, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities, Wilderness
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (423)638-4109
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE
Overview Horse Creek Pavilion is located eight miles from Greeneville, Tennessee. It is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the pavilion during the 1930s. Recreation Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities. Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) is a .2 mile leg-stretcher through the forest bordering the recreation area. A more primitive hiking experience is available on three trails located in the nearby Sampson Mountain Wilderness. A small campground and more picnic sites are located in Horse Creek Recreation Area. Facilities The picnic pavilion has three tables and a paved parking area nearby. A large grill and water source is located at the pavilion. Additional tables are located nearby, as are trash containers and a pit toilet. The walkways and many of the sites are accessible; however the restroom has limited accessibility. Natural Features Horse Creek Pavilion is located close to Horse Creek and adjacent to Sampson Mountain Wilderness. It is located at the base of the Bald Mountains at an elevation of 1,720 feet. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109. Nearby Attractions Horse Creek is located near historic Greeneville, Tennessee, home of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the U.S. Tusculum College is located nearby. Founded in 1794, it is the oldest College in Tennessee. The Andrew Johnson Homestead and several museums are located in Greeneville/Tusc
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 43 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 9.9 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 31 designated routes (43 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Recreation Area | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Horse Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Old Forge Campground | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Old Forge Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Jerry Cabin Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Flint Mountain Shelter | National forest camping area | 6.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.