Horse Creek Recreation Area
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About Horse Creek Recreation Area
Horse Creek Recreation Area is a national park campground at Cherokee National Forest in Greene County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Cherokee National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Horse Creek Recreation Area is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 87 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Cherokee National Forest include Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE, Old Forge Campground, Katy Branch, Paint Creek Campground and Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN).
Total reservations in May — 2025: 12
Location
Address
Greeneville, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.1083, -82.6568
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 30 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE
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Old Forge Campground
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Katy Branch
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Paint Creek Campground
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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
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Horse Creek Recreation Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Horse Creek Recreation Area?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Horse Creek Recreation Area?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Horse Creek Recreation Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Horse Creek Recreation Area right now?
Horse Creek Recreation Area is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Horse Creek Recreation Area located?
Horse Creek Recreation Area is located in Cherokee National Forest, near Greeneville, Tennessee.
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