Cherokee National Forest's Paint Creek Corridor sits along a forested road in the Hot Springs area of Tennessee, managed by the US Forest Service. The corridor includes a paid campground at $10 per night with vault toilets and established sites. Past that point, picnic areas line the road, though signs prohibit camping in those spots. Weekday visits tend to see lighter traffic on the road. Pets are allowed, and ADA-accessible facilities are available. Campers interested in pet-friendly camping near Cherokee National Forest will find several options across the surrounding forest. The nearby Paint Creek Campground provides a more developed alternative roughly 1.7 miles up the road.
Description
Picnicking and many other recreation opportunities are available along scenic Paint Creek Corridor. Forest Road #41 parallels Paint Creek five miles between Paint Creek Campground and the French Broad River. Driving for pleasure is one of the most popular activities along the corridor, though bicycling is becoming increasingly more common. Paint Creek is stocked with trout during the summer months, and fly fishing is another favorite activity. Along the corridor, you’ll also find overlooks to observe Kelly and Dudley Falls, a warm water fishing pond, hiking trails and opportunities for dispersed camping.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPaint Creek Corridor is located in Tennessee near Hot Springs
Directions
From Greeneville, take TN 70 south for 11.2 miles. Turn right on Rollins Chapel Rd. and follow signs to Paint Creek Campground, then turn right onto Forest Road #41 (Paint Creek Road). From Newport, turn left on TN 107, and travel 10.1 miles. Turn right at Rollins Chapel Road and follow signs to Paint Creek Campground.
Coordinates
35.96252979 N
82.8675294 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 48 min from Morristown, TN
- 58 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 2 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 11 min from Asheville, NC
