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Rock Creek Campground (TN)
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Rock Creek Campground (TN)

Wartburg, Tennessee · 876 ftIn Obed Wild and Scenic River

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$15recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
11From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
876 ft267 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Year-roundFrom nps.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites11

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Obed Wild and Scenic River · 1 campground

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Also in Obed Wild and Scenic River: Alley Ford · 0.9 mi

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Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent sites

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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

From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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Cell service at Rock Creek Campground (TN): FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 1% chance of rain86°64°
  • ThuSunny, 11% chance of rain87°62°
  • FriMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain77°41°
  • SatSunny, 1% chance of rain61°37°
  • SunSunny66°41°

Nearby camping

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Outside the park, nearest first.

3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

36.07020, -84.66331
Managed by
National Park ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Wartburg

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