Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-253502
When Rock Creek Campground (TN) reopens
Rock Creek Campground (TN)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
9
Only 9 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 2,013 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,874 open for online reservation · 139 reserved.
Where the open windows are
6.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,874 of 2,013 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online6.9%
Open site-nights1,874 / 2,013
Reserved (of online inventory)139 / 2,013
Weekday openings1,117
Weekend openings757
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,117 fall on weekdays and 757 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 341 of 341 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 11 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 11 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 11 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 11 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 11 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 11 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 11 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 11 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 11 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 11 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 3 | 178 |
| 8 | 177 |
| 5 | 176 |
| 7 | 173 |
| 6 | 171 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,874 open site-nights across 11 sites at Rock Creek Campground (TN), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 64 2-night, 62 3-night, 29 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 8.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 ft | None | 178 | 133 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +166 more |
| 8 | 20 ft | None | 177 | 125 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +165 more |
| 5 | 20 ft | None | 176 | 133 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +164 more |
| 7 | 20 ft | None | 173 | 126 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +161 more |
| 6 | 20 ft | None | 171 | 133 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3 +159 more |
| 10 | 20 ft | None | 169 | 125 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +157 more |
| 11 | 20 ft | None | 168 | 125 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3 +156 more |
| 4 | 20 ft | None | 168 | 133 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3 +156 more |
| 9 | 20 ft | None | 168 | 125 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +156 more |
| 1 | 20 ft | None | 166 | 133 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +154 more |
| 2 | 20 ft | None | 160 | 133 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +148 more |
About Rock Creek Campground (TN)
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.
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.
11 monitored sitesRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups11 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From the East: Take State Route 62 West, then veer to the right onto State Route 27. Make a left onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground. From the West: Take State Route 62 East, then make a right onto State Route 27 South. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground. From the North: Follow State Route 27 South into Wartburg. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground. From the South: Follow State Route 27 North into Wartburg. Make a left onto Kingston Street, then follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
Po Box 429, Wartburg, TN 37887(423) 346-6294
BoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Creek Campground (TN)?
Reservations for Rock Creek Campground (TN) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,874 of 2,013 tracked site-nights are open (93.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 9 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rock Creek Campground (TN)?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Rock Creek Campground (TN) in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 9 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rock Creek Campground (TN)?
62 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 8. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rock Creek Campground (TN) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Creek Campground (TN)?
December 2026, with 341 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 341.
When is the next open date at Rock Creek Campground (TN)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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