Rock Creek Campground (Tn)
Obed Wild & Scenic River — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Wartburg, TN, TN
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (111 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rock-creek-campground-tn to be notified when sites open up.
Rock Creek Campground offers excellent access to the Obed Wild and Scenic River for whitewater paddling, fishing, and hiking on well-maintained trails including the Cumberland Trail. Google reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained grounds with good ranger patrols and spacious, level campsites.
Wildlife alert: Great Horned Owls, Black Kingsnakes, Corn Snakes, and Stripe-necked Musk Turtles are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Rock Creek Campground (Tn): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 11 tent sites Campsite #4 is closest to the river for fishing access Trail system begins past the first campsite with multiple well-maintained branches
Skip Rock Creek Campground (Tn) if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Rock Creek Campground (Tn): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bandy Creek (ONEIDA, TN), Station Camp Campground (ONEIDA, TN), Bear Creek Campground - Ky (Oneida, KY), Obey River Park (Celina, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek Campground (Tn)
Cell signal at Rock Creek Campground (Tn) (Wartburg, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 11 tent sites
Campsite #4 is closest to the river for fishing access
Trail system begins past the first campsite with multiple well-maintained branches
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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 Cato
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Obed Wild & Scenic River fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Obed Wild & Scenic River before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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