Rock Creek Campground

About

Rock Creek Campground is a primitive tent camping destination located adjacent to the Nemo area of the Obed Wild and Scenic River on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau. The 11-site campground provides easy access to some of the Southeast's finest whitewater paddling (seasonal), challenging rock and boulder climbing, and scenic hiking trails including the Point Trail and a portion of the Cumberland Trail. Each campsite features a picnic table, fire ring with grill, food storage locker, lantern hook, and paved parking area. The campground has centrally located vault toilets and bear-proof trash receptacles. There is no potable water available; campers must bring their own drinking water. Black bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is essential. The campground is located approximately 6 miles from the Obed Visitor Center in downtown Wartburg. Due to the steep, narrow road leading into the campground, RVs and trailers are prohibited. Sites 5, 7, and 8 are designated ADA accessible with paved surfaces and access to the vault toilet.

Directions

From Wartburg: Take North Maiden Street and cross Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until reaching Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue to the sharp left curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles to the campground entrance. Physical address: 1674 Catoosa Rd., Wartburg, TN 37887.