11 of 20 campsites have Proximity To Water

Site entrance

Site 1

Site unit marker

Site living area

Site overview

Site 10

Site 11

Site 12

Site unit markers

Site 13

Site 14

Paint Creek next to site

Site 15

Site 16

Site 17

Site 18

Site 19

View of site

View of living area

Site 2

Site 20

Site 21

Site 3

Site 4

Paint Creek next to campsite

Site 5

Site 7

Site 8

Site 9

Fishing on Paint Creek

Dudley Falls

Paint Creek

Campground Loop Road

Kelly Falls

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Campground Trail

Paint Creek Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Paint Creek Recreation Area (elevation 1760 feet) is located in Greene County in a mountain cove along Paint Creek. A majority of the widely-spaced campsites have streamside views and are screened by a variety of native plants, including rhododendron, hemlock and laurel.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Recreation opportunities abound along the Paint Creek corridor. Paint Creek is a popular stream for swimming, wading and fly fishing. TWRA stocks Paint Creek with Rainbow trout throughout the summer. Warm water fishing is a short drive away at Paint Creek Pond. Two hiking trails begin within walking distance of the campground: Paint Mountain Trail (#7) and Paint Creek Trail (#10). Bike riding along the Paint Creek corridor to Hot Springs, NC is becoming a favorite pastime. Several scenic auto loops can begin at Paint Creek campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
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<li>20 total campsites</li>
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<li>All single occupancy</li>
<li>3 sites (13, 14, and 16) are tent-only</li>
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<li>2 vault toilets, one in each loop</li>
<li>Drinking water available at the center of the campground</li>
<li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd772181.jpg" rel="nofollow">Paint Creek Campground Map</a> </li>
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<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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<li>Waterfalls: Kelly, Dudley and Ricker Falls can be seen from Forest Road 41 along Paint Creek. Cascades: 15 feet each.</li>
<li>Paint Creek Pond: Among the cattails and other aquatic plants, watch for beavers and listen for frog calls. In the early morning, watch mist rise from the placid surface of the pond. The pond is an easy drive or bicycle ride from Paint Creek Campground.</li>
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<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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<li>French Broad River: Class I-III rapids. A popular commercial section runs 13 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina, to Del Rio, Tennessee, with local rafting services.</li>
<li>Scenic drives along Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops - Meander along 5-mile Paint Creek Corridor to historic Paint Rock. Stop for a picnic, check out scenic waterfalls or splash in the ripples along the way. Extend your trip by travelling along French Broad River via River Road to the community of Hot Springs, North Carolina. Two overmountain routes will bring you back to Paint Creek:</li>
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<li>From Hot Springs, take US 25/70 west to TN 107 to Forest Road 54. Catch scenic mountain vistas along this winding gravel road that intersects Forest Road 41 near Paint Rock.</li>
<li>From Hot Springs, take US 25/70 east to Forest Road 467 and wind through Pisgah National Forest to Hurricane Gap. Forest Road 31 brings you back to Paint Creek at Moses Turn trailhead. Take a side trip at Hurricane Gap to Pisgah National Forest’s Rich Mountain Firetower or catch the Appalachian National Scenic Trail #1.</li>
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Paint Creek Recreation Area (elevation 1760 feet) is located in Greene County in a mountain cove along Paint Creek. A majority of the widely-spaced campsites have streamside views and are screened by a variety of native plants, including rhododendron, hemlock and laurel.

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