Paint Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Greeneville, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 20 sites it is the #39 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 20 of 20 sites; campfires allowed on 20 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~31 mi, Knoxville ~60 mi, Abingdon ~70 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTents14 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek Trail | 0.1 mi | 2.7 | USFS |
| Paint Mtn Trail | 0.2 mi | 7.0 | USFS |
| Little Paint Creek Trail | 2.1 mi | 2.3 | USFS |
| Jack Branch | 2.3 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
| Meadow Creek Mtn Trail | 2.4 mi | 4.7 | USFS |
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | 3.2 mi | 9.7 | USFS |
| River Ridge Loop | 3.9 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Chimney Rocks Trail | 4.0 mi | 2.2 | USFS |
| Roundtop Ridge | 4.5 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Greene Mtn Horse Trail | 4.6 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
29.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.6 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 29.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Mountain Trail | 0.2 mi | 7.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Paint Creek Trail (ext) | 1.1 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Jack Branch | 2.3 mi | 3.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | 3.2 mi | 9.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Paint Rock Trail | 3.7 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| River Ridge Loop | 3.9 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Chimney Rocks Trail | 4.0 mi | 4.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Roundtop Ridge | 4.5 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Meadow Creek Trail | 5.0 mi | 0.0 | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsMountain BikingOff Highway VehiclePhotographyPicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Place OpenStreetMap listing |
2.8 | NC | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (46.7 mi) |
| Laughing Waters Family Campground Private campground |
5.3 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 17 (51.1 mi) |
| Houston Valley Cherokee National Forest |
5.7 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 6 (23.7 mi) |
| Hot Springs Campground Private campground |
6.2 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (42.5 mi) |
| Rocky Bluff Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
8.1 | NC | — | 17 | — | 55 ft | yes | Reserve | 13 (42.4 mi) |
| Big Pine Campsite Riverlink |
10.9 | NC | — | 10 | — | — | — | ? | 5 (13.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.