Horse Creek Recreation Area

Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Overlanding score
65/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
tent, rv, equestrian
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

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About Horse Creek Recreation Area

Overview

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. With plenty of forest-related activities to do around the campground and being located right outside the city of Greeneville, Horse Creek is the perfect place to stay! Numerous hiking trails, picnic areas, and swimming spots are located within Horse Creek.

Recreation

There are several native trout streams within and nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area. See Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for permits as well as rules and regulations on fishing.

There are two areas for picnicking in the Horse Creek Recreation Area, one upstream and one downstream of the campground.

Multiple hiking trails can be accessed from Horse Creek.

Facilities

Horse Creek Recreation Area offers a bathhouse for campers use. The bathhouse includes hot showers, flushable toilets, and sinks.

Source: Recreation.gov

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