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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Cherokee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundClinch / Jefferson NFTennessee⭐ 4.5 (299)
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 34 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
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💡 In short

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) in Tennessee is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Johnson City Supercharger11.4 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint12.3 midirections →
🔌 Charging station12.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

Ratings

4.5★★★★★299 ratings
5★201
4★64
3★21
2★9
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.4/4
Verizon2.0/4
T-Mobile0.8/4
Sprint retired1.3/4

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❓ Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) in Tennessee takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) a good campground?

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 299 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN), AT&T rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 50 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) located?

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) is located in Clinch / Jefferson NF, Tennessee. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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