About this place

Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the creek that runs alongside this developed recreation site. A creek-fed swimming hole, seasonal campfire programs, a rugged hiking trail into Unaka Mountain Wilderness, an easy bicycle trail and short nature trails are among the activities you can choose during your visit. Rock Creek is a welcome respite from the summer heat in the valley, cooled by cold air flowing down from Unaka Mountain and protected from the hot sun by large trees. Situated among tall oaks, maples, hemlocks and rhododendron, these sites give the feel of deep woods privacy while offering electric hookups, RV sites, double sites, walk-in tent sites, and multiple bathhouses. The picnic facilities, stream-fed swimming pool, and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. Camping facilities were constructed by the U.S. Forest Service in the early 1960s. From I-26, take exit 36 to Main Street in Erwin. Turn right onto Main Street, then take a left on TN 395 east for 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Recreation Area.