Paint Creek Campground

in Cherokee National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
21
Electric hookups
Yes
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
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

Paint Creek Campground

Looking for a family-oriented campground tucked away in a mountain cove? Paint Creek Campground, located in Greene County along the banks of Paint Creek is the place! Most of the widely-spaced campsites have streamside views and are well screened with native vegetation. While visiting, try your hand at fishing for trout in Paint Creek (seasonally stocked). Paint Creek Campground Map

Before you go

Season

5/1/2024 – 10/24/2024

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Camping is $10 (20 sites)

Hours

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER FROM HELENE. CLOSURE IS ANTICIPATED THRU MONDAY, SEPT 30, BUT COULD BE LATER DEPENDING ON DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Please practice Bearwise and make sure to store ALL unattended food and garbage in a hardsided container or vehicle. 2024 Season Dates: May 1 - October 24

Restrictions

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

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