Rock Creek Campground (TN)

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(423) 346-6294

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Rock Creek Campground (TN), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Cumberland TrailHike · 242.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.0 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Cumberland Gap to Signal Point, maintained by Tennessee State Parks.

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• Rocky Fork TrailheadTrailhead · 9.3 mi from campShow on map
• Chimney Top TrailTrailhead · 9.6 mi from campShow on map
• Old Mac TrailheadTrailhead · 9.9 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Oak Ridge: Enjoy the Community Swimming PoolPaddling and rafting · 1-4 Hours · 22.6 mi from camp

  The Oak Ridge Community Swimming Pool, constructed during the Manhattan Project, remains a popular feature of the community to this day. National Park Service

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• Oak Ridge: Explore Haw Ridge ParkPaddling and rafting · 1-6 Hours · 27.7 mi from camp

  Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee encompasses 780 acres and offers hiking, biking, jogging, and watersports opportunities. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Breakaway BluffViewpoint · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Hatfield MountainPeak · 1,972 ft · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• "Bowed Bluff" OverlookViewpoint · 7.8 mi from camp

  Nice overlook with views of a distinctive “bowed bluff”. OpenStreetMap

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• Lone MountainPeak · 2,516 ft · 6.3 mi from campShow on map
• Debord FallsWaterfall · 11.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.