Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use
Closed — The pavilion has been closed indefinitely due to damages. The recreation area typically operates seasonally from May through October, and is currently closed for winter.
Scioto Shooting Range Safety Closure December 30
Forest Service staff plan to conduct hazard tree mitigation at the Scioto Shooting Range on December 30. The range will be closed on December 30 while crews address hazardous trees at the site. Shooting will not be allowed at Scioto Shooting Range on December 30.
Little Sylco Project closes portion of FS 221
The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County.
Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned
Temporary closure for Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is planned to start in the fall of 2025 for visitor health and safety during logging operations. A specific start date for the closure is to be determined.
About
Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use is located eight miles north of Greeneville, Tennessee, nestled into a hardwood cove at the base of the Bald Mountains at 1,720 feet elevation. The centerpiece pavilion was constructed during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1455 from Camp Cordell Hull. The recreation area sits beside Horse Creek and provides access to several recreational opportunities. The short Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) offers a 0.2-mile walk through the surrounding forest. For more primitive hiking experiences, three trails are available in the adjacent Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Horse Creek provides opportunities for fishing and water play. Additional camping and picnic sites are located in the nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area campground. The area is close to historic Greeneville, home of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, and Tusculum College, founded in 1794 as Tennessee's oldest college. The Andrew Johnson Homestead and several museums are located in the Greeneville 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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| 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 |
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