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Campground · TN

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

TN · Cherokee National Forest

Booking is hardest here in August (5/10) and easiest in May (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May4
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug5
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 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.

Facilities

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

Location

Where it is