Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, Tn)

Overview

<p><img alt="View of Rock Creek Recreation Area in Cherokee National Forest" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5366828.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 15px 15px; width: 275px; height: 170px; float: right;" /></p><p>Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the creek that runs alongside this developed recreation site.</p><p>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 US&nbsp;Forest Service in the early 1960s.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.</p><p>A creek-fed&nbsp;swimming hole, seasonal campfire programs, a rugged hiking trail into Unaka Mountain Wilderness, &nbsp;an easy bicycle trail and short nature trails are among the activities you can choose during your visit.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5275541.pdf">Rock Creek Recreation Area Map</a></p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5275540.pdf">Rock Creek Recreation Area Guide</a></p>