Horse Creek Recreation Area
Federal campground in Cherokee National Forest
Location: Greeneville, TN, TN
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Horse Creek Recreation Area is located eight miles from Greeneville, off TN 107 north. This recreation area is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. Horse Creek is located in the Chuckey area of Greeneville, TN.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers
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Horse Creek Recreation Area offers beautiful forest camping in a hardwood cove with numerous hiking trails, including a waterfall at the end of Horse Creek Road Trail. Campers consistently praise the natural setting and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, and Eastern Copperhead present in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Horse Creek Recreation Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites. Hike to the waterfall at the end of Horse Creek Road Trail. The campground is primarily walk-in tent camping.
Skip Horse Creek Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only.. You want to avoid crowds — book well in advance for popular dates..
Best time to visit Horse Creek Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use (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 Recreation Area
Cell signal at Horse Creek Recreation Area (Greeneville, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 Recreation Area is located eight miles from Greeneville, off TN 107 north. This recreation area is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. Horse Creek is located in the Chuckey area of Greeneville, TN.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites.
Hike to the waterfall at the end of Horse Creek Road Trail.
The campground is primarily walk-in tent camping.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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