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| contractID |
NRSO |
| description |
Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River. |
| drivingDirection |
From the East: Take State Route 62 West, then veer to the right onto State Route 27. Make a left onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. From the West: Take State Route 62 East, then make a right onto State Route 27 South. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. From the North: Follow State Route 27 South into Wartburg. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. From the South: Follow State Route 27 North into Wartburg. Make a left onto Kingston Street, then follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Rock Creek Campground has 11 campsites. Each site has a picnic table, food storage locker, fire ring with grill, lantern hook and paved parking. A vault toilet is also centrally located in the campground. |
| facility |
Rock Creek Campground (TN) |
| facilityID |
147290 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=147290&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Bear Habitat: All food and items used to store or prepare food, including coolers, MUST be stored in the provided bear resistant storage lockers or in the trunk or cab of your vehicles at all times when not in use. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof garbage cans. Firewood Quarantine: In order to help stop the spread of forest pests, it is prohibited to possess firewood from outside of Morgan or Cumberland counties. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Just a few miles from the park is Frozen Head State Park which encompasses more than 24,000 acres of forest with mountainous terrain at an elevation from 1,340 feet to over 3,000 feet. Catoosa Wildlife Management Area is an 82,000 acre preserve with a focus on hunting and fishing but offering a wealth of other recreational activities as well. Lone Mountain State Forest is 3,600 acres and has 15 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. |
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The Obed River winds through the Cumberland Plateau offering a variety of recreational activities for everyone. |
| recreationDescription |
Whitewater paddling is available seasonally in the Obed WSR. Rock climbing is another challenging activity, as is boulder climbing. The Obed WSR sports several unique trails for hikers, most notably the Point Trail and a portion of the Cumberland Trail. Those who like to fish will enjoy the Obed WSR, as a variety of bass, bluegill, catfish and other fish populate the river. Birdwatching is also a fun activity, particularly during the migratory seasons. |