Rock Creek Recreation Area

Cherokee National Forest

Elevation: 7,621 ft

Status: Closed

Campground Details

  • Toilets: restroom
  • Water: potable water
  • Potable water available
  • Nightly fee: $6–$40

Nearby Trails (within 20 miles)

  • Rattlesnake Ridge Trail — 2.7 mi, Moderate, 787 ft gain, 0.1 mi from campground
  • Dick Creek Falls — 1.9 mi, Easy, 420 ft gain, 0.1 mi from campground
  • Rock Creek Falls Trail — 1.3 mi, Easy, 335 ft gain, 0.1 mi from campground
  • Rattlesnake Ridge Trail — 2.6 mi, Hard, 785 ft gain, 0.1 mi from campground
  • Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Beauty Spot — 1.4 mi, Hard, 352 ft gain, 3.3 mi from campground
  • Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa — 2.4 mi, Hard, 187 ft gain, 3.3 mi from campground
  • Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa — 2.4 mi, Hard, 187 ft gain, 3.3 mi from campground
  • Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Beauty Spot — 1.4 mi, Hard, 352 ft gain, 3.3 mi from campground
  • Nolichucky River Overlook via Shinbone Loop — 3.1 mi, Hard, 585 ft gain, 4.2 mi from campground
  • Appalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain — 1.9 mi, Hard, 511 ft gain, 5.3 mi from campground

Nearby Campgrounds (within 10 miles)

  • Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) — Cherokee National Forest (0.2 mi)