Overview

Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of 2,300 feet - a welcome respite from the summer heat.

Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be impounded by campground staff.

Facilities

There are 27 fully accessible single and five double campsites in Rock Creek Recreation Area; all with electric hook-ups. In addition, there are five walk-in tent sites without electric hookups, which are available first-come, first served only. Three bathhouses are located within the recreation area; one in Loop A, one in Loop C, and one located by the concrete pond - it is a Civilian Conservation Corps-era bathhouse adapted for modern use. Each bathhouse has flush toilets and shower facilities. A dump station is located on site. An on-site host is located in the campground.

Natural Features

Recreation

Nearby Attractions

Important Notices

• It is your responsibility to read, know, understand, and follow all specific rules and regulations which are also posted at the campground.

• Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be impounded by campground staff. A copy of the Food Storage Order

• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

• The following items are expressly prohibited:

  o Firearms and fireworks

  o Alcohol and illegal drugs

  o Public nudity

• Gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests of campers must leave before 10:00 p.m.

• Use designated fire rings for all fires. Do not build additional fire rings. No burning plastic or other non-wood materials except local wood in fire pits and charcoal in grills.

• All vehicles must be parked within the driveway or designated parking area of the site and no part of the vehicle may extend onto the road or into the woods.

• All users' equipment must be contained within the site. Sites must be kept neat and orderly.

• All animals must be crated or on a leash not longer than 6 feet.

• Water spigots are shared between sites.

• Check-out time is 12:00PM. Check-in time is 2:00PM. If you arrive earlier, you may have to wait for a campsite.

• Single Site: Max of 5 people per site, including infants and children. Max of 2 tents and 1 canopy.

  Double Site: Max of 10 people per site, including infants and children. Max of 4 tents and 2 canopies.

• Sites 6, 10, 17, 20, and 21 are double sites and do not qualify for interagency pass discounts (Access, Military, Senior, Golden Age).

Available Activities

• Swimming - Swimming
• Fish Hatchery - Fish Hatchery
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Emergency Services - Emergency Services
• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Museum - Museum
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Biking - Biking
• Evening Programs - Evening Programs
• Rafting - Rafting
• River Trips - River Trips
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Whitewater Rafting - Whitewater Rafting
• Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Recreation Programs - Recreation Programs
• Playground Park Specialized Sport Site - Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
• Recreational Vehicles - Recreational Vehicles
• Wilderness - Wilderness
• Lookout Tower - Lookout Tower

Directions

From I-26 take exit 34 to Main Street (TN107) in Erwin, take TN 395 east for 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Recreation Area.

Contact Information

Phone: 423-638-4109

Rental Options

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