Rock Creek Rec Area, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Rock Creek Rec Area is located in the Unaka Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (just 26 min south of Johnson City, TN) with an elevation of 2,422 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. 24 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 32 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		64%
4 star		23%
3 star		6%
2 star		4%
1 star		2%

@JeffG6611372 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #10

We had a good stay because we like Rock Creek because of spacious sites and distance from other sites. What we didn't like on this trip is the new hosts. They are not very friendly. I had an electrical problem the first night told them the next day, he said he would be up to look at it but never showed up. Had the same problem two more times the second night with power going off. The woman host came by the next day and said I had to wait on forest service to come fix the problem. Finally got it fixed. The hosts that was there on Memorial Day weekend were a lot more helpful and friendlier than the new hosts. I also don't like the fact that they have removed all lantern posts. Whoever runs Rock Creek needs to do some service work in various places. The dump station hose and fresh water hose both need to be fixed properly instead of patching things. The sink in bathroom near the pond was out of service also.

@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #15

Most of the campsites are very private, lots of space between you and the next site, lots of greenery separating sites. That is most of what I look for.

@MontieOD43145B · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #33

Very nice little campground in the Cherokee National Forest. Facilities were clean. Peaceful and enjoyable! Will visit again.

@DonaldB5279265 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #28

We had site 28 in loop C which fit our camper but getting into it was challenging. Loved the park as it was so quiet and a good 10 degrees cooler than the temps in Erwin. We will definitely stay again only in a different site that is easier to back into.

@KevinO6807738 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #13

Love Rock Creek campground. 2-mile hike, one way, to the upper falls.

@AmandaH9252568 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #12

The park has been home to me my whole life and is one of my favorite places in our neck of the woods.I didn't give my experience camping here a higher ranking due to the campground host treatment of us while we were there.It was a lady who never introduced herself (which is why I can't name her) but she was rude to us during our stay and our friends who were staying during the same time.Other than that, I always love visiting Rock Creek Recreation Area.

@HeatherO583711 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #13

We were so excited about this camping trip, only to be disappointed. We were never greeted by the host. My kid was being bullied by some lids because of wearing a tail, and it turned out to be the hosts kids. Also some guy was following my kid and their friends and when someone that was helping the host came by to see about something that happened that morning when we got there, the complaint about the bullying and the guy following our kids was blown off. They only wanted to know about a family that wouldn't take some paper of rules from the host, and that family was later kicked out of the campground with 4 cop cars coming up there. It was ridiculous and I will not be back to camp there. Also, there was no soap in the ladies restroom the whole time we were there.

@KimS7922535 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #18

We used to love camping at Rock Creek. This last trip was NOTHING like it has been in the past because of the new camp host. She is the most unfriendly camp host I have come across in my 40 years of camping and runs the place with an iron fist. It seems like her life goal was to be a police officer but that didnt work out for her. We were being watched from the minute we entered until we left. Weve always been peaceful campers, make friends with the host, and just enjoy the calm environment, but that has changed dramatically because all this camp host cares to do is find a way to get you kicked out (which she was successful in doing to another person that camped nearby, all because her ego was bruised.) My entire family was never so ready to pack our things and go home when the time came. I will be driving further to avoid Rock Creek for as long as she is camp host.

@DeniseOF345297 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #13

Beautiful clean i loved it

@ShawnB2294227 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #26

The sites are very small, no water at site and there really isnt any swimming as it is a frigid cement bottom pond. The campground is very secluded and peaceful and the bathhouses are plentiful but the showers have auto water spouts and dont stay on long

@AmyM7630349 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #23

We love camping here! Camping spots are spacious and private. Love hearing the whippoorwills at dusk. Several trails featuring creeks and wildflowers.

@JulieM1485661 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #7

We always love going to rock creek. It's very peaceful, enjoy the walks, the creek, concrete pool, the waterfall.

@Maries4811385 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #11

Our extended family had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful campground. Every site is an electric site which means you do not hear generators going all day. It was quiet and peaceful. Each site has a lot of space and they are not right on top of each other. The concrete swimming hole was great as well. We had 6 children from age 3 to age 7 and the fact that the swimming hole was only 5 feet deep was peace of mind. We were all able to play and have fun. We went to Scott's Farm Market, about 15 minutes away and enjoyed some awesome homemade ice cream!!

@AlanH6943158 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #31

Great weekend

@AlanH6943158 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #27

Excellent

@SamanthaH43502 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #13

We really enjoyed tent camping at Rock Creek Recreation Area. We stayed at Site 13, Loop B. The bathroom and shower facilities were conveniently located near our site. The hosts were very friendly.

@MelissaD668141 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #21

We love Rock Creek! The new host is great! Everything was neat and clean. We'll be back again soon.

@DanielleHAF02F · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #3

Beautiful campground in the Forest. Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. We stayed in site 5 one night on our way through and site 3 one night on our way back up past the area. Both sites were clean and perfect for what we wanted. Site 3 is slightly more level. The bathrooms and showers were clean as well.

@BobT7942049 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #31

My wife and I havent been camping in many years, about a year ago we bought a small camper, we decided to go to Rock Creek park in Erwin. We found the park to be clean and neat, and the The Host was very helpful and niceOffering to help with anything we might have needed. With everything encompassed it was a wonderful experience, very relaxing, a much needed time away from the hustle and bustle.We are planning to return soon.

@NicoleF3646848 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #28

We loved this campground. Beautiful place to walk and enjoy the forest - the trees in loop c are just gorgeous! It's a quiet place with good separations from other campsites. I just wish it had full hook ups. Our site was fairly level too. The new camp host were super friendly to us. We helped pick up some downed limbs from previous storms and they let use them for firewood. I love to see a community coming back from the storms.

@KerriW4FF4AE86 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #23

Camp host were great. Place was clean. Bathrooms clean. Beautiful place

@JOHNNYM89982A2 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #7

We enjoyed our stay would like to see water at each site

@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #16

Nice campground clean bathroom and showers

@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #13

Our second time staying here. Large camp sites.

@BenjaminR60627 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #13

Great campground, awesome trails, close to town but not too close, host was very helpful and kind.

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