Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use
Cherokee National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Greeneville, TN, TN
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Horse Creek Pavilion is located eight miles from Greeneville, Tennessee. It is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the pavilion during the 1930s.Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing
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Horse Creek Pavilion offers a scenic hardwood cove setting with a historic CCC-built pavilion and access to multiple trails including a waterfall at the end of Horse Creek Road Trail, popular for hiking, fishing, and water activities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, and Eastern Copperhead present in the area. Also Southern Flying Squirrel, Canada Warbler, Eastern Meadowlark, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, and ring-necked snake.
Insider tips for Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Continue up Horse Creek Road Trail to reach a waterfall at the end Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) is a short 0.2 mile walk through forest if you want a quick leg-stretcher
Skip Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use if: You need hookups - no hookups available at sites. You're visiting outside May-October - campground is seasonal. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Horse Creek Recreation Area (Greeneville, TN), Katy Branch (Greeneville, TN), Paint Creek Campground (Greeneville, TN), Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, Tn) (Greeneville, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use
Cell signal at Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use (Greeneville, TN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Horse Creek Pavilion is located eight miles from Greeneville, Tennessee. It is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the pavilion during the 1930s.Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Continue up Horse Creek Road Trail to reach a waterfall at the end
Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) is a short 0.2 mile walk through forest if you want a quick leg-stretcher
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Greeneville, take TN 107 north for six miles. Turn right at Horse Creek Road and follow the signs for about two miles to the recreation area.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cherokee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cherokee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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