Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use
This is a day-use area only with no overnight camping permitted. The pavilion is currently closed indefinitely due to damages. Water is not available at the site after November 3.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 1:57PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Morgan, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected, some with very heavy rainfall. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 1:29PM EDT until July 22 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee... Grainger County in east Tennessee... North Central Greene County in east Tennessee... Northern Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hancock County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hawkins County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Union County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding continues in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Several roads remain closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 PM EDT, Earlier this morning, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in Washburn TN and Maynardville due to thunderstorms. The worst of the flooding has subsided, but minor flooding continues. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rogersville, Maynardville, Rutledge, Bean Station, Russellville, Luttrell, Bulls Gap, Thorn Hill and Mooresburg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Campsite limitations
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
About
Horse Creek Pavilion is a historic day-use recreation area in Cherokee National Forest, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. The pavilion is nestled in a hardwood cove beside its namesake Horse Creek, at the base of the Bald Mountains at an elevation of 1,720 feet. The site features a covered picnic pavilion with three tables, a large grill, water source, additional picnic tables nearby, trash containers, and a pit toilet. Paved parking and accessible walkways are available. Popular activities include hiking, water play, and fishing. The nearby Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) provides a 0.2-mile walk through the surrounding forest, while more primitive hiking experiences are available in the adjacent Sampson Mountain Wilderness. This is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping permitted. A separate campground with overnight camping is available at the nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area.
Directions
From Greeneville, take TN 107 north for six miles. Turn right at Horse Creek Road and follow the signs for about two miles to the recreation area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 638-4109 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Horse Creek Recreation Area |
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