Horse Creek Recreation Area

in Cherokee National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
18
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Not published
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Horse Creek Recreation Area

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. There are facilities for camping and day-use activities including hiking, fishing, picnicking and swimming. During the 1930’s, a rustic picnic pavilion and swimming area were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1455, Camp Cordell Hull, stationed in Unicoi, TN. The Horse Creek Recreation Area is planned to underago area rehabilitation and site wide improvements. Please visit Horse Creek Recreation Area (arcgis.com) to learn more about the project.

Before you go

Season

10/24/2024

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Camping fee is $10 per night. • Recreation.gov either online or call 1-877-444-6777. • No fee for Day Use.

Hours

Horse Creek Recreation Area is open for day use but the campground portion is closed for season October 2024 • The pavilion has been closed indefintely due to damages. We apologize for the incovenience.

Restrictions

Camping and picnicking are on a first-come, first-served basis. • Group size is 5 people, 2 vehicles per site. • No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area. • Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.

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