Horse Creek Recreation Area
Tusculum, Tennessee · 1,759 ft · In Cherokee National Forest
Photos: US Forest Service
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,759 ft (536 m)1,759 ft536 m
Sites14
Horse Creek Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- Site 1Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 2Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 3Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 4Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 5Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 6Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 7Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 8Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 9Walk-to · up to 5 people
- Site 10Walk-to · up to 5 people
Showing 10 of 14 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 4 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Horse Creek Recreation Area is located eight miles from Greeneville, off TN 107 north. This recreation area is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. Horse Creek is located in the Chuckey area of Greeneville, TN. The campground is primarily walk-in, tent camping only. With plenty of forest-related activities to do around the campground and being located right outside the city of Greeneville, Horse Creek is the perfect place to stay! Numerous hiking trails, picnic areas, and swimming spots are located within Horse Creek.
Recreation
There are several native trout streams within and nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area. See Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for permits as well as rules and regulations on fishing.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Horse Creek Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain83°64°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain83°64°
- FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely, 73% chance of rain75°41°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain56°37°
- SunSunny63°41°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
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Location and contact
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