Event Brief
Rock Creek Campground reopens; water ban stays
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Rock Creek Campground reopened at 9 a.m. ET, but strict river water restrictions and a no-contact order remain.
WHO: Rock Creek Campground officials and visitors; Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
WHAT: Campground reopened for camping while strict water restrictions and a TDEC no-contact order remain in effect.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET
WHERE: Rock Creek Campground (Tennessee)
WHY: A temporary closure ended, but officials say strict river water restrictions continue under an ongoing TDEC no-contact order.
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