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Rock Creek Campground

National Park Service campground in Obed Wild & Scenic River, near Wartburg, Tennessee.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
11overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
20 ftmax RV/trailer length
5named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (5.2 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 11 sites it is the #69 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
  • There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 94% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (20 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 11 of 11 sites; campfires allowed on 11 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~42 mi, Chattanooga ~80 mi, Nashville ~118 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only11
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsFood storage lockersGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesQuiet areaTent padsPets allowedTents1 accessible site

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Emory Nature Trail0.0 mi0.3NPS
Cumberland Trail0.0 mi2.2NPS
Point Trail2.6 mi1.8NPS
Lilly Bridge Trail3.7 mi0.3NPS
Boulder Trail3.9 mi0.6NPS

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

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

BoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsPaddlingWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Alley Ford
NPS
0.9TN—— — —— ?5 (5.2 mi)
Bi-Color Campground
Private campground
3.6TN—— — —— ?3 (3.3 mi)
Clear Creek Campground
Private campground
4.4TN$10— — —yes ?5 (5.2 mi)
North Peavine Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
8.6TN—— — —— Reserve0
Frozen Head State Park Campground
Frozen Head State Park
10.2TNSee booking site— — —yes Reserve0
Daddy's Creek Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
12.3TN—— — —— ?0

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.

From the managing agency

Overview Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River. Recreation Whitewater paddling is available seasonally in the Obed WSR. Rock climbing is another challenging activity, as is boulder climbing. The Obed WSR sports several unique trails for hikers, most notably the Point Trail and a portion of the Cumberland Trail. Those who like to fish will enjoy the Obed WSR, as a variety of bass, bluegill, catfish and other fish populate the river. Birdwatching is also a fun activity, particularly during the migratory seasons. Facilities Rock Creek Campground has 11 campsites. Each site has a picnic table, food storage locker, fire ring with grill, lantern ho… read the full description on Recreation.gov