Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) is a national forest campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.13768, -82.34758
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Emergency Services, Evening Programs, Fish Hatchery, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Lookout Tower
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 423-638-4109
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Overview Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of 2,300 feet - a welcome respite from the summer heat. 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 Hike on one (or all) of the trails adjacent to Rock Creek Recreation Area. Visitors can enjoy cooling off in the creek-fed concrete pond. Younger children can enjoy the playground located in the day use area of the recreation area. Campground programs are offered every Friday night in July at the amphitheater. Facilities There are 27 fully accessible single and five double campsites in Rock Creek Recreation Area; all with electric hook-ups. In addition, there are five walk-in tent sites without electric hookups, which are available first-come, first served only. 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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 73 designated routes (100 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Rock Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| North Indian Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Curley Maple Gap Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Woodsmoke Campground | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins | Private campground | 5.5 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.