Rock Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season as of May 5th. Gate hours are 7 AM to 10 PM. Check-in is 2 PM, check-out is 12 PM. Walk-in tent sites are first-come, first-served; electric sites are reservable through Recreation.gov.
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…
Spring Creek Road (NFSR 27) access interruption
An access interruption is now scheduled to begin on Spring Creek Rd (NFSR 27) with Phase 1 construction work beginning September 22, 2026. This will be a two-phase closure. During Phase 1, the Spring Creek Shooting Range will be accessible from Route 315 Tellico-Reliance Rd. During Phase 2, start…
Little Gassaway Road (NFSR 45) access interruption
An access interrupted is now scheduled on the Little Gassaway Road (NFSR 45) during road construction and culvert replacement beginning Sept 28. Access to Thunder Rock Campground remains open. A temporary gate will be installed just after Thunder Rock Campground.
About
Rock Creek Recreation Area sits at 2,300 feet elevation just 3.5 miles from Erwin, Tennessee, offering a cool mountain escape with cold air flowing down from Unaka Mountain. The campground features 27 single and double electric sites that are fully accessible, plus five walk-in tent sites available first-come, first-served. Three bathhouses provide flush toilets and showers, and a dump station serves RV campers. The site's history adds character: the Civilian Conservation Corps built the picnic facilities, stream-fed concrete swimming pool, and original bathhouse in the early 1930s, while the Forest Service added camping facilities in the 1960s. Recreation options include the swimming hole, seasonal campfire programs at the amphitheater, a rugged hiking trail into Unaka Mountain Wilderness, an easy bicycle trail, and short nature walks. Sites are shaded by large trees and offer a deep-woods feel despite the developed amenities.
Directions
From I-26, take exit 36 to Main Street in Erwin. Turn right onto Main Street, then turn left on TN 395 east for 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $40 |
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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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