About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, Tn)
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. 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…
- Fees: Regular Fees - Non-electric, Tent Sites - $12/site/day. - Basic Single Site with electric hook-up - $20/site/day. - Basic Double Site with…
- Season: 5/1/2024 – 10/24/2024
- Managed by: Cherokee National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi east of Erwin, TN · 36.13768, -82.34758
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 159.7 mi |
| Shinbone | Horse | 2.5 mi | 8.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 14.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
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- Campsite · 3 mi E of Banner Hill 2.3 mi
- Unaka Mountains 2.7 mi
- North Indian Creek Campground 3.2 mi
- Woodsmoke Campground 4.9 mi
- Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins 5.5 mi