Paint Creek Campground
Paint Creek Campground is a national forest campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.97840, -82.84451
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Swimming
- 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 Paint Creek Campground
Overview Paint Creek Recreation Area (elevation 1760 feet) is located in Greene County in a mountain cove along Paint Creek. A majority of the widely-spaced campsites have streamside views and are screened by a variety of native plants, including rhododendron, hemlock and laurel. Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be impounded by campground staff. Recreation Recreation opportunities abound along the Paint Creek corridor. Paint Creek is a popular stream for swimming, wading and fly fishing. TWRA stocks Paint Creek with Rainbow trout throughout the summer. Warm water fishing is a short drive away at Paint Creek Pond. Two hiking trails begin within walking distance of the campground: Paint Mountain Trail (#7) and Paint Creek Trail (#10). Bike riding along the Paint Creek corridor to Hot Springs, NC is becoming a favorite pastime. Several scenic auto loops can begin at Paint Creek campground. Facilities • 20 total campsites • All single occupancy • 3 sites (13, 14, and 16) are tent-only • 2 vault toilets, one in each loop • Drinking water available at the center of the campground • Paint Creek Campground Map Natural Features • Waterfalls: Kelly, Dudley and Ricker Falls can be seen from Forest Road 41 along Pa
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 77 designated routes (97 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Paint Creek Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Courtland Place | Free campsite | 2.8 mi | Free | — |
| Paint Creek Dispersed Campsites | National forest camping area | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Spring Mountain Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Laughing Waters Family Campground | Private campground | 5.3 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.