Horse Creek Campground
Chuckey, Tennessee
Camp and Swim
Horse Creek Campground is a popular day use and camping location in the Horse Creek Recreation Area. This beautiful spot in the Cherokee National Forest is a great location to connect with nature through a variety of activities.
The campground is surrounded by beautiful woods and has fifteen campsites, six walk in tent campsites and nine that are 24 foot camper accessible. Campsites are first come first serve, no reservations allowed, and have a $10 camping fee. The campgrounds have flushing and vault toilets, showers, and drinking water available.
There are 31 picnic tables scattered around Horse Creek Campground that are available for public day use with no associated fees. There is also a large pavilion that is available for reservation with a $30 fee.
There are several creeks within walking distance of the campground where fishing and swimming are allowed. Swimmers should check water depth and safety before entering the creeks. Fishers often find Rainbow and Brook Trout here.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Chuckey, Tennessee
- Head south on TN-351 S toward Chuckey Hwy (5.8 mi)
- Turn left onto TN-107 E (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Horse Creek Park Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Horse Creek Park RdDestination will be on the left(2.0 mi)
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