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Horse Creek Recreation Area

14 sitesNo hookupsPets OKWaterside

Horse Creek Recreation Area is a 14-site campground in Cherokee National Forest near Greeneville, Tennessee. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Greeneville, TN · Map and directions
Campsites
14 (13 walk-in or boat-in)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
Not listed
Pets
Allowed at most sites (leash required)
Campfires
Allowed in fire rings, subject to fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov

About 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. Horse Creek is located in the Chuckey area of Greeneville, TN. The campground is primarily walk-in, tent camping only.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Horse Creek Recreation Area

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Paint Creek Campground

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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

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Rocky Bluff Campground

20 mi away

17 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 55 ftWaterside

Harmon Den Campground

30 mi away

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Dennis Cove Campground

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Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

33 mi away

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More: all campgrounds in Cherokee National Forest · campgrounds in Tennessee

Frequently asked questions

Does Horse Creek Recreation Area have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Horse Creek Recreation Area?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.

Are dogs allowed at Horse Creek Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at most sites. Keep them on a leash and never leave them unattended.