Rock Creek Recreation Area

Rock Creek Recreation Area
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Park Type	Recreation Area
Located	Erwin, Tennessee
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Entrance Fee	None
ActivitiesThings to do at the park
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park
Park Trails	2 Trails / Total of 5.01 miles8.063 km <br />
Lodging Types	None
Park Area
Operated By	Cherokee National Forest
Main Location	36° 8' 16.92" N, 82° 21' 1.23" W Map
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Park Overview

A Cherokee Forest Recreation Area offering picnicking, hiking, camping, swimming.

Park Trails

The park offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails	Distance	Difficulty	Marking	Usage	Highlight
Rattlesnake Ridge	3.52 mi	Hard	None
Rock Creek Falls	1.49 mi	Easy	Blue		An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall

Gallery

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  Trailhead with Rock Creek Falls - Photo by Dennis Mott (Feb 2010)

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  Falls

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  Frozen Falls

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