Rock Creek Recreation Area
Rock Creek Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Tennessee.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.13791, -82.35060
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/267551
About Rock Creek Recreation Area
Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the creek that runs alongside this developed recreation site. A creek-fed swimming hole, seasonal campfire programs, a rugged hiking trail into Unaka Mountain Wilderness, an easy bicycle trail and short nature trails are among the activities you can choose during your visit. Rock Creek is a welcome respite from the summer heat in the valley, cooled by cold air flowing down from Unaka Mountain and protected from the hot sun by large trees. Situated among tall oaks, maples, hemlocks and rhododendron, these sites give the feel of deep woods privacy while offering electric hookups, RV sites, double sites, walk-in tent sites, and multiple bathhouses. The picnic facilities, stream-fed swimming pool, and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. Camping facilities were constructed by the U.S. Forest Service in the early 1960s.
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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
- 74 designated routes (103 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| North Indian Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Curley Maple Gap Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Woodsmoke Campground | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins | Private campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.