PAINT CREEK DISPERSED CAMPSITES
Open year-round. No fee for dispersed camping. Camping permitted in designated sites only. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Paint Creek Corridor. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
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…
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About
Paint Creek Dispersed Campsites provides free primitive camping along the Paint Creek Corridor in Greene County, Tennessee, within Cherokee National Forest. The corridor spans approximately five miles along Forest Road #41, connecting Paint Creek Campground to the French Broad River at an elevation of about 1,760 feet. This dispersed camping area requires campers to use designated sites only. The corridor offers scenic drives, biking opportunities, fishing access including a warm water pond, and hiking trails. Overlooks provide views of Kelly and Dudley Falls. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the Paint Creek Corridor. As dispersed camping, these sites are primitive with no developed amenities. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The standard 14-day stay limit applies, with sites required to be occupied at least once every 24 hours during your stay.
Directions
From Greeneville: Take TN 70 south for 11.2 miles. Turn right on Rollins Chapel Road and follow signs to Paint Creek Campground, then turn right onto Forest Road #41 (Paint Creek Road). From Newport: Turn left on TN 107, travel 10.1 miles, turn right at Rollins Chapel Road, and follow signs to Paint Creek Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 638-4109 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Cherokee NF Paint Creek Corridor |
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