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Rock Creek Campsite

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Tents Walk-in only

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Tents
Backcountry
Drinking wateruntreated
Open fires

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🏞️ Attractions

Toxaway ShoalsWaterfalls0.3 km · ~4 min walkDirections ↗
Sky Falls
Sky FallsWaterfalls

Whitewater Falls is a series of waterfalls and cascades on the Whitewater River in North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the 3.5 mi (5.6 km) course of the river between the two falls, the Whitewater River drops 1,500 ft (460 m), and crosses the state border. Both Falls can be hiked to via the Foothills Trail or spur trails. Lookouts allow you to view both falls. Upper Whitewater Falls - the tal

1.1 km · ~14 min walkDirections ↗
Rock Creek FallsWaterfalls3.3 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Round Mountain (890 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America (GNIS ID = 1022412)

4.4 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Laurel Fork Heritage PreserveParks & play30.6 km · ~69 min driveDirections ↗
Gorges Overlook
Gorges OverlookAttractions

Gorges State Park is a 7,709-acre (31.20 km2) North Carolina state park in Transylvania County, North Carolina in the United States and along with other conservation lands is part of a 100,000+ acre conservation corridor stretching some 80 miles along the NC/SC state line. The land, along Jocassee Gorges, was purchased by the state from Duke Energy Corporation in 1999. It is North Carolina's weste

33.3 km · ~49 min driveDirections ↗
Toxaway Game LandParks & play35.1 km · ~63 min driveDirections ↗
Duke Wildlife Management Area In JocasseeParks & play35.3 km · ~79 min driveDirections ↗
Grindstone Mountain (641 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in North Carolina, United States of America

37.5 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗
Jumping Off RockAttractions38.6 km · ~89 min driveDirections ↗
Sandstone BeachBeaches & swimming47.7 km · ~89 min driveDirections ↗
Crossroads Mountain (589 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in South Carolina, United States of America

62.1 km · ~154 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Rock Creek Campsite?

Rock Creek Campsite is free to camp at.

Can I pitch a tent at Rock Creek Campsite?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Rock Creek Campsite?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

Is there drinking water at Rock Creek Campsite?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Who runs Rock Creek Campsite?

Rock Creek Campsite is operated by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.

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