Site Closed

Horse Creek Recreation Area is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene. Horse Creek Pavilion is closed indefinitely due to unsafe structural conditions.

Recreation Region: Bald Mountains

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.

There are facilities for camping and day-use activities including hiking, fishing, picnicking and swimming. During the 1930’s, a rustic picnic pavilion and swimming area were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1455, Camp Cordell Hull, stationed in Unicoi, TN.

The Horse Creek Recreation Area is planned to underago area rehabilitation and site wide improvements. Please visit Horse Creek Recreation Area (arcgis.com) to learn more about the project.

General Information

Horse Creek Recreation Area is open for day use but the campground portion is closed for season October 2024
The pavilion has been closed indefintely due to damages. We apologize for the incovenience.

Camping and picnicking are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group size is 5 people, 2 vehicles per site.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area.
Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.