Paint Creek Campground
Hot Springs, Tennessee · 1,690 ft · In Cherokee National Forest
Photos: US Forest Service
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,690 ft (515 m)1,690 ft515 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Paint Creek Recreation Area (elevation 1760 feet) is located in Greene County in a mountain cove along Paint Creek. A majority of the widely-spaced campsites have streamside views and are screened by a variety of native plants, including rhododendron, hemlock and laurel.
Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be impounded by campground staff.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Paint Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain84°61°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain85°61°
- FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely, 74% chance of rain77°41°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain58°36°
- SunSunny65°40°
Nearby camping
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Other · 1.7 mi · Hot Springs
Courtland Place
Dispersed · 2.8 mi · Hot Springs
Camp site
Dispersed · 3.2 mi · Hot Springs
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.8 mi
Courtland Place
Hot Springs, TN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Cherokee National Forest
- 3.2 mi
Camp site
Hot Springs, TN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Cherokee National Forest
- 3.2 mi
Paint Creek Dispersed Campsites
Hot Springs, TN
- 4.2 mi
Camp site
Hot Springs, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 4.8 mi
Camp site
Hot Springs, TN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Cherokee National Forest
- 4.8 mi
Camp site
Hot Springs, TN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Cherokee National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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