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.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:45PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, 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...From midnight EDT tonight through Wednesday 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 tonight into Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. Locations that have recently seen flooding need less rainfall to have additional flooding, and should take additional rounds of heavy rain and storms seriously. - 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…
Peavine Sheeds Road Closure for repairs
Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…
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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