Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
| Address | Unicoi County, Tennessee (Lat 36.1377, Lon -82.3476) — the registered address (4900 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, TN, 37743) is more than 47km from the actual coordinates — the listed address (e.g. a ranger district office) may not match this location |
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| State | TN |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 423-638-4109 |
Amenities
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
CAMPFIRE RINGS
LANTERN POSTS
PICNIC TABLES
TENT PADS
PAVED PARKING
DRINKING WATER (PEAK SEASON)
CREEK ACCESS
BBQ
ACCESSIBLE CAMPSITES
ACCESSIBLE PICNIC AREA
ELECTRIC HOOKUPS
TABLES
ACCESSIBLE GRILLS
Electricity Hookup: 30–50
Accessibility: Y
Lantern Pole: Y
Privacy: Y
Tent Pad: Y
Picnic Table: Y
GRILLS: Y
Site Rating: N/A, Standard
Max Num of People: 5–40
Location Rating: N/A, Prime
Shade: Full, Yes
Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
Min Num of People: 1
Site Access: Drive In, Drive-In
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Tent Pad Length: 0–50
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 0–20
Tent Pad Width: 0–89
Driveway Grade: Moderate, Severe, Slight
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–10
Max Vehicle Length: 0–50
Driveway Length: 0–74
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in
Shower/Bath Type: N/A
Water Hookup: No, Yes
Bed Type: N/A
Proximity to Water: N/A, Riverfront
Condition Rating: Good, N/A
Site Width: 20–40
Site Length: 35–70
Max Num of Horses: 0
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Accessible Sites: 30 of 34
Reservable Sites: 32 of 34
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 vehi
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:10 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)