National Park Service · Tennessee
Rock Creek Campground (TN)
National Park Service · Tennessee, United States · in Obed Wild & Scenic River
- Sites
- 11
- Hookups
- 10 with water, 11 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 984 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Obed Wild & Scenic River
- Nearest town
- Wartburg
- Address
- PO Box 429, Wartburg, TN, 37887
- Phone
- (423) 346-6294
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
About
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.
Fees
Walk-in, tent-only site: $15. The campground has grills and primitive toilet facilities, but no running water.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 29° | -5° | 66° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 35° | 17° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 43° | 4° | 78° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 51° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 62° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 68° | 55° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 71° | 65° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 71° | 63° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 67° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 50° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 42° | 23° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 35° | 13° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Frozen Head State Park · Tennessee State Parks · 11 mi · 38 sites
- Riley Creek Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 19 mi · 45 sites
- Cumberland Mountain State Park · Tennessee State Parks · 22 mi · 146 sites
- Melton Hill Dam Campground · Tennessee Valley Authority · 24 mi · 61 sites
- Rhea Springs Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 28 mi
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