Rock Creek Campground

Obed Wild & Scenic River, TN · ≈22.4 mi to Oak Ridge
Sites
11
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
22.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers seeking primitive camping
  • Hikers and fishing enthusiasts
  • Water sports and boating
  • Climbers and wildlife viewers
  • ADA-accessible tent camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Visitors needing cell service
  • Those seeking hookups or utilities

Connectivity

AT&T is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

11 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Hike-In or Drive-In access — varies by site
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesPit toiletsShade
Activities
BoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Oak Ridge, ~22.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

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 hook and paved parking. A vault toilet is also centrally located in the campground. Natural Features The Obed River winds through the Cumberland Plateau offering a variety of recreational activities for everyone. Nearby Attractions Just a few miles from the park is Frozen Head State Park which encompasses more than 24,000 acres of forest with mountainous terrain at an elevation from 1,340 feet to over 3,000 feet. Catoosa Wildlife Management Area is an 82,000 acre preserve with a focus on hunting and fishing but offering a wealth of other recreational activities as well. Lone Mountain State Forest is 3,600 acres and has 15 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.

Managed by National Park Service · Standard campground