Tennessee · published-coordinate region
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
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USDA Forest Service32Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
32Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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 toilets and shower facilities. A dump station is located on site. An on-site host is located in the campground.
Natural Features
Campsites are nestled in a cove hardwood forest. Adjacent to the campground is Unaka Mountain Wilderness area, a rugged and undeveloped area.
Nearby Attractions
The Appalachian Trail crosses TN 395 at Indian Grave Gap, 3.1 miles east of Rock Creek. Mountain Balds, Beauty Spot and Unaka Mountain Overlook are located nearby along Forest Service Road #230. Whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky River is provided by private companies located in Erwin, TN.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 32 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
32
Vehicle limit
32
Vehicle length
24
Driveway entry
32
Shade
32
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
31
Group Standard Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
From I-26 take exit 34 to Main Street (TN107) in Erwin, take TN 395 east for 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
32 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 32 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 010 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 38 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 21 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 23 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Full |
| Site 016 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 22 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 74 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Full |
| Site 019 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Full |
| Site 021 B Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 12 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 025 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 026 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 8 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 028 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 029 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 16 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 03 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 031 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 8 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 032 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 033 C Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 04 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 A Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 0 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 1 Group Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Car: 20 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 25 ft Fifth Wheel: 25 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 25 ft Pop Up: 25 ft Rv: 25 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 25 ft Vehicle: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 40 people 10 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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