Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Rock Creek Campground (TN) is a national park campground in Tennessee. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.07020, -84.66331
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (423) 346-6294
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Overview Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River. Recreation Whitewater paddling is available seasonally in the Obed WSR. Rock climbing is another challenging activity, as is boulder climbing. The Obed WSR sports several unique trails for hikers, most notably the Point Trail and a portion of the Cumberland Trail. Those who like to fish will enjoy the Obed WSR, as a variety of bass, bluegill, catfish and other fish populate the river. Birdwatching is also a fun activity, particularly during the migratory seasons. Facilities Rock Creek Campground has 11 campsites. Each site has a picnic table, food storage locker, fire ring with grill, lantern hook and paved parking. A vault toilet is also centrally located in the campground. Natural Features The Obed River winds through the Cumberland Plateau offering a variety of recreational activities for everyone. Nearby Attractions Just a few miles from the park is Frozen Head State Park which encompasses more than 24,000 acres of forest with mountainous terrain at an elevation from 1,340 feet to over 3,000 feet. Catoosa Wildlife Management Area is an 82,000 acre preserve with a focus on hunting and fishing but offering a wealth of other recreational activities as well. Lone Mountain State Forest is 3,600 acres and has 15 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Riley Creek Campground · 19 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holston Gases Inc. · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Ford | Free campsite | 0.9 mi | Free | — |
| Bi-Color Campground | Free campsite | 3.6 mi | Free | — |
| Clear Creek Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | $10 | — |
| North Peavine Campsite | Free campsite | 8.6 mi | Free | — |
| Big Cove Campground | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Flat Fork Campground | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), OpenStreetMap contributors. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.
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