## Overview

Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor
pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National
Forest.

## Recreation

Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is
available for group activities.

## Facilities

Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is
available for group activities.

## Natural Features

Katy Branch is located in open woodland. A more heavily forested area and an
open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion
area.

## Nearby Attractions

Katy Branch is located about half-way between the towns of Greeneville and
Erwin. Though it is not located on the Nolichucky River, the river is only
about .5 miles away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National Forest.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Katy Branch is located in open woodland.  A more heavily forested area and an open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion area.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Katy Branch is located about half-way between the towns of Greeneville and Erwin.  Though it is not located on the Nolichucky River, the river is only about .5 miles away.

Fireplace and picnic tables at Katy Branch

Kitchen and sink at Katy Branch

Katy Branch

Grills at Katy Branch

Kitchen area at Katy Branch

Open space at Katy Branch

## Overview

Horse Creek Pavilion is located eight miles from Greeneville, Tennessee. It is
nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. The Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the pavilion during the 1930s.

## Recreation

Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities. Scarlet Oak Trail
(#181) is a .2 mile leg-stretcher through the forest bordering the recreation
area. A more primitive hiking experience is available on three trails located
in the nearby Sampson Mountain Wilderness. A small campground and more picnic
sites are located in Horse Creek Recreation Area.

## Facilities

Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities. Scarlet Oak Trail
(#181) is a .2 mile leg-stretcher through the forest bordering the recreation
area. A more primitive hiking experience is available on three trails located
in the nearby Sampson Mountain Wilderness. A small campground and more picnic
sites are located in Horse Creek Recreation Area.

## Natural Features

Horse Creek Pavilion is located close to Horse Creek and adjacent to Sampson
Mountain Wilderness. It is located at the base of the Bald Mountains at an
elevation of 1,720 feet.

## Nearby Attractions

Horse Creek is located near historic Greeneville, Tennessee, home of Andrew
Johnson, 17th President of the U.S. Tusculum College is located nearby.
Founded in 1794, it is the oldest College in Tennessee. The Andrew Johnson
Homestead and several museums are located in Greeneville/Tusculum. Hotels,
restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations are nearby.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Horse Creek Pavilion is located eight miles from Greeneville, Tennessee.    It is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek.  The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the pavilion during the 1930s.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities.  Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) is a .2 mile leg-stretcher through the forest bordering the recreation area.  A more primitive hiking experience is available on three trails located in the nearby Sampson Mountain Wilderness.  A small campground and more picnic sites are located in Horse Creek Recreation Area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Hiking, water-play and fishing are popular activities.  Scarlet Oak Trail (#181) is a .2 mile leg-stretcher through the forest bordering the recreation area.  A more primitive hiking experience is available on three trails located in the nearby Sampson Mountain Wilderness.  A small campground and more picnic sites are located in Horse Creek Recreation Area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Horse Creek Pavilion is located close to Horse Creek and adjacent to Sampson Mountain Wilderness.  It is located at the base of the Bald Mountains at an elevation of 1,720 feet.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Horse Creek is located near historic Greeneville, Tennessee, home of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the U.S.  Tusculum College is located nearby.  Founded in 1794, it is the oldest College in Tennessee.  The Andrew Johnson Homestead and several museums are located in Greeneville/Tusculum.  Hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations are nearby.

Horse Creek Pavilion

CCC rockwork at Horse Creek Pavilion

Picnic tables next to Horse Creek

Water fountain and picnic tables around the pavilion

Grills at Horse Creek Pavilion

Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE

## Overview

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. Horse Creek is located in the Chuckey area of
Greeneville, TN. The campground is primarily walk-in, tent camping only. With
plenty of forest-related activities to do around the campground and being
located right outside the city of Greeneville, Horse Creek is the perfect
place to stay! Numerous hiking trails, picnic areas, and swimming spots are
located within Horse Creek.

## Recreation

  * There are several native trout streams within and nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area. See Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for permits as well as rules and regulations on fishing.
  * There are two areas for picnicking in the Horse Creek Recreation Area, one upstream and one downstream of the campground.
  * Multiple hiking trails can be accessed from Horse Creek.

## Facilities

  * There are several native trout streams within and nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area. See Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for permits as well as rules and regulations on fishing.
  * There are two areas for picnicking in the Horse Creek Recreation Area, one upstream and one downstream of the campground.
  * Multiple hiking trails can be accessed from Horse Creek.

## Natural Features

  * **Squibb Creek Falls:** Get your feet wet on this 4-mile (round trip) trail on your way to see the 25-foot tall Squibb Creek Falls. This trail lies almost entirely in the Congressionally designated Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Please take extra caution when hiking this trail, as trails are not blazed and stream crossings may be difficult to negotiate. 
  * **Pete's Branch Falls:** This short, easy trail starts to the left of Poplar Cove trailhead after the first creek crossing. The trail follows the creek with 5 creek crossings to a 45-foot waterfall. It is recommended to come during the wet spring and fall months, where the abundance of water makes for optimal viewing. During the dry months, you can expect just a trickle coming over the falls. Please note that hiking or driving on Forest Road 94 requires several creek crossings. Hiking from the trailhead requires an additional 1.5 (each way) hike.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. Horse Creek is located in the Chuckey area of Greeneville, TN. The campground is primarily walk-in, tent camping only. With plenty of forest-related activities to do around the campground and being located right outside the city of Greeneville, Horse Creek is the perfect place to stay! Numerous hiking trails, picnic areas, and swimming spots are located within Horse Creek.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>There are several native trout streams within and nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area. See Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for permits as well as rules and regulations on fishing.</li>
<li>There are two areas for picnicking in the Horse Creek Recreation Area, one upstream and one downstream of the campground.</li>
<li>Multiple hiking trails can be accessed from Horse Creek.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>There are several native trout streams within and nearby Horse Creek Recreation Area. See Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for permits as well as rules and regulations on fishing.</li>
<li>There are two areas for picnicking in the Horse Creek Recreation Area, one upstream and one downstream of the campground.</li>
<li>Multiple hiking trails can be accessed from Horse Creek.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Squibb Creek Falls:</strong> Get your feet wet on this 4-mile (round trip) trail on your way to see the 25-foot tall Squibb Creek Falls.  This trail lies almost entirely in the Congressionally designated Sampson Mountain Wilderness.  Please take extra caution when hiking this trail, as trails are not blazed and stream crossings may be difficult to negotiate. </li>
<li><strong>Pete's Branch Falls:</strong> This short, easy trail starts to the left of Poplar Cove trailhead after the first creek crossing. The trail follows the creek with 5 creek crossings to a 45-foot waterfall. It is recommended to come during the wet spring and fall months, where the abundance of water makes for optimal viewing. During the dry months, you can expect just a trickle coming over the falls.  Please note that hiking or driving on Forest Road 94 requires several creek crossings.  Hiking from the trailhead requires an additional 1.5 (each way) hike.</li>
</ul>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Horse Creek Recreation Area

## Overview

Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside
this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse
were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s.
It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of 2,300 feet
- a welcome respite from the summer heat.

Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and
trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have
attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable
offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be
impounded by campground staff.

## Recreation

Hike on one (or all) of the trails adjacent to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Visitors can enjoy cooling off in the creek-fed concrete pond. Younger
children can enjoy the playground located in the day use area of the
recreation area. Campground programs are offered every Friday night in July at
the amphitheater.

## Facilities

Hike on one (or all) of the trails adjacent to Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Visitors can enjoy cooling off in the creek-fed concrete pond. Younger
children can enjoy the playground located in the day use area of the
recreation area. Campground programs are offered every Friday night in July at
the amphitheater.

## Natural Features

Campsites are nestled in a cove hardwood forest. Adjacent to the campground is
Unaka Mountain Wilderness area, a rugged and undeveloped area.

## Nearby Attractions

The Appalachian Trail crosses TN 395 at Indian Grave Gap, 3.1 miles east of
Rock Creek. Mountain Balds, Beauty Spot and Unaka Mountain Overlook are
located nearby along Forest Service Road #230. Whitewater rafting on the
Nolichucky River is provided by private companies located in Erwin, TN.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site.  The facilities,  creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s.  It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of 2,300 feet - a welcome respite from the summer heat.</p>

<p>Be Bear Wise: Food storage compliance is strictly enforced. Store all food and trash in hard-sided containers and vehicles while not in use. Never have attractants in your tent. Violations of the food storage order are ticketable offenses and subject to fines. Food and trash left unattended will be impounded by campground staff.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hike on one (or all) of the trails adjacent to Rock Creek Recreation Area. Visitors can enjoy cooling off in the creek-fed concrete pond. Younger children can enjoy the playground located in the day use area of the recreation area. Campground programs are offered every Friday night in July at the amphitheater.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Hike on one (or all) of the trails adjacent to Rock Creek Recreation Area. Visitors can enjoy cooling off in the creek-fed concrete pond. Younger children can enjoy the playground located in the day use area of the recreation area. Campground programs are offered every Friday night in July at the amphitheater.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Campsites are nestled in a cove hardwood forest. Adjacent to the campground is Unaka Mountain Wilderness area, a rugged and undeveloped area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Appalachian Trail crosses TN 395 at Indian Grave Gap, 3.1 miles east of Rock Creek. Mountain Balds, Beauty Spot and Unaka Mountain Overlook are located nearby along Forest Service Road #230. Whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky River is provided by private companies located in Erwin, TN.

Campsite at Rock Creek

Rock Creek Recreation Area

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Old Forge Campground

## Overview

THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER
FROM HELENE. CLOSURE IS ANTICIPATED THRU MONDAY, SEPT 30, BUT COULD BE LATER
DEPENDING ON DAMAGE ASSESSMENT. The Laurels has been a popular area since the
early days in East Tennessee. It was a common evening stopover for farmers
from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City. The site is
named for the native Rhododendron that thrives in the area, locally called
"laurel." The Civilian Conservation Corps helped construct the current
facilities in the early 1930's. Today, it is a popular day-use area, providing
a nice shady place for family picnics and group gatherings.

## Recreation

The Laurels has two pavilions, each with picnic tables and grills. An old foot
path meanders through the nearby woods.

## Facilities

The Laurels has two pavilions, each with picnic tables and grills. An old foot
path meanders through the nearby woods.

## Natural Features

Honeycomb Creek flows through the picnic area and is enjoyed by kids of all
ages on warm summer days.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS  IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER FROM HELENE.  CLOSURE IS ANTICIPATED THRU MONDAY, SEPT 30, BUT COULD BE LATER DEPENDING ON DAMAGE ASSESSMENT.  The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee.  It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City.  The site is named for the native Rhododendron that thrives in the area, locally called "laurel."  The Civilian Conservation Corps helped construct the current facilities in the early 1930's.  Today, it is a popular day-use area, providing a nice shady place for family picnics and group gatherings.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Laurels has two pavilions, each with picnic tables and grills.  An old foot path meanders through the nearby woods.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Laurels has two pavilions, each with picnic tables and grills.  An old foot path meanders through the nearby woods.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Honeycomb Creek flows through the picnic area and is enjoyed by kids of all ages on warm summer days.</p>

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Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE

Horse Creek Recreation Area

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Old Forge Campground

The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions