Campground · TN
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in October (8/10) and eases to its lowest in May (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 31 electric sites
- 1 water hookups
- 24 RV sites
- 30 accessible sites
- Max RV length 50 ft
Activities: SWIMMING, FISH HATCHERY, WILDLIFE VIEWING, EMERGENCY SERVICES, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, MUSEUM, CANOEING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, DAY USE AREA, PICNICKING, RECREATION PROGRAMS, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WILDERNESS, LOOKOUT TOWER, MOUNTAIN BIKING, BACKPACKING, BIKING, EVENING PROGRAMS, RAFTING, RIVER TRIPS, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING, WHITEWATER RAFTING