Openings · last 7 days
27
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-267551
When Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) reopens
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
56
Openings · last 90 days
65
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 65 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 24 of 65 detected openings (36.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 31 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 23–39 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 03 | 15 | 23.1% |
| 023 | 7 | 10.8% |
| 018 | 7 | 10.8% |
| 032 | 7 | 10.8% |
| 09 | 3 | 4.6% |
Site 03 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 15. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 28, 2026 · of 32 monitored sites
Of the 1,312 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 28, 2026): 499 open for online reservation · 776 reserved · 37 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
62% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 499 of 1,312 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 28, 2026Not open online62%
Open site-nights499 / 1,312
Reserved (of online inventory)776 / 1,275
Weekday openings398
Weekend openings101
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 398 fall on weekdays and 101 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 378 of 896 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 32 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 03 | 25 |
| 1 | 25 |
| 05 | 24 |
| 028 | 22 |
| 06 | 22 |
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 dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
499 open site-nights across 32 sites at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 124 2-night, 96 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 012.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 24 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft, 12 sites take 40 ft. 8 sites of 32 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 32 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Not recorded | Yes | 25 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +13 more |
| 1 | 25 ft | None | 25 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +13 more |
| 05 | Not recorded | Yes | 24 | 11 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +12 more |
| 028 | 36 ft | Yes | 22 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +10 more |
| 06 | Not recorded | Yes | 22 | 11 nights | Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +10 more |
| 08 | Not recorded | Yes | 22 | 11 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +10 more |
| 020 | 40 ft | Yes | 21 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +9 more |
| 017 | 32 ft | Yes | 20 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +8 more |
| 026 | 30 ft | Yes | 20 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 17, Oct 18 +8 more |
| 04 | Not recorded | Yes | 20 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +8 more |
| 021 | 42 ft | Yes | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +6 more |
| 09 | Not recorded | Yes | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +6 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +4 more |
| 013 | 40 ft | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 24 +4 more |
| 018 | 26 ft | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +4 more |
| 029 | 40 ft | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +4 more |
| 014 | 48 ft | Yes | 15 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 25 +3 more |
| 033 | 36 ft | Yes | 14 | 11 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26 +2 more |
| 07 | Not recorded | Yes | 14 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 25, Oct 26 +2 more |
| 022 | 36 ft | Yes | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +1 more |
| 016 | 50 ft | Yes | 12 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 019 | 42 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 025 | 30 ft | Yes | 12 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 030 | 44 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 012 | 38 ft | Yes | 11 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 015 | 38 ft | Yes | 11 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 21, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 023 | 44 ft | Yes | 11 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 28 |
| 031 | 30 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Oct 10, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 032 | 44 ft | Yes | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 28 |
| 024 | 42 ft | Yes | 9 | 4 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 027 | 36 ft | Yes | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 |
| 011 | 48 ft | Yes | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 28 |
About Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Overview
Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of 2,300 feet - a welcome respite from the summer heat.
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.
Recreation
Hike on one (or all) of the trails adjacent to Rock Creek Recreation Area. Visitors can enjoy cooling off in the creek-fed concrete pond. Younger children can enjoy the playground located in the day use area of the recreation area. Campground programs are offered every Friday night in July at the amphitheater.
Facilities
There are 27 fully accessible single and five double campsites in Rock Creek Recreation Area; all with electric hook-ups. In addition, there are five walk-in tent sites without electric hookups, which are available first-come, first served only. Three bathhouses are located within the recreation area; one in Loop A, one in Loop C, and one located by the concrete pond - it is a Civilian Conservation Corps-era bathhouse adapted for modern use. Each bathhouse has flush toilets and shower facilities. A dump station is located on site. An on-site host is located in the campground.
Natural Features
Campsites are nestled in a cove hardwood forest. Adjacent to the campground is Unaka Mountain Wilderness area, a rugged and undeveloped area.
Nearby Attractions
The Appalachian Trail crosses TN 395 at Indian Grave Gap, 3.1 miles east of Rock Creek. Mountain Balds, Beauty Spot and Unaka Mountain Overlook are located nearby along Forest Service Road #230. Whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky River is provided by private companies located in Erwin, TN.
32 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ft31 with hookups32 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 40
Getting there
From I-26 take exit 34 to Main Street (TN107) in Erwin, take TN 395 east for 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
4900 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, TN 37743423-638-4109
BackpackingBikingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEmergency ServicesEvening ProgramsFish HatcheryFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteLookout TowerMountain BikingMuseumPicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteRaftingRecreation ProgramsRecreational VehiclesRiver TripsScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingWhitewater RaftingWildernessWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-267551 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?
Reservations for Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) are made through Recreation.gov. 499 of 1,312 tracked site-nights are currently open (38%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 65 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 Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site-date openings at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) in the last 7 days, 56 over 30 days and 65 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?
96 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 012. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 32 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 24 of those 32 sites have a recorded maximum length and 8 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?
October 2026, with 378 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 896.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 31 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 23-39 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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