Houston Valley
Houston Valley Recreation Area (elevation 1,800 feet) is centrally located to both Paint Creek and Weaver Bend. It is located directly off Tennessee (TN) Scenic Highway 107.
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Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 18 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
Houston Valley Recreation Area has eight picnic sites and two group picnic areas in addition to the pavilion. A green-space restroom and trash cans are located a short distance from the pavilion. The pavilion itself contains three large picnic tables and is located adjacent to two single tables with grills.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Greeneville, TN take TN 70 south about 10 miles. Turn right onto TN 107 west, travel nine miles. Houston Valley is located on the left. From Newport, TN, travel on US25/70 south, turn left onto TN 107 east and travel five miles to Houston Valley. It will be located on the right.
| Nearest town | Greeneville, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.9633° N, 82.9444° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - Stone Mountain
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bluff Mountain Outfitters ↗ | 8.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | A&L RV Sales ↗ | 36.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
Meadow Creek, a Fire Tower that has recently been renovated as a lookout platform, is a short drive or hike away. Burnette Gap Trailhead is a short distance away. Bubbling Springs Rifle Range is located off TN Scenic Highway 107. Another scenic drive along Brush Creek Road (#209) leads to Weaver Bend and Allen Branch Pond. An accessible.2 mile trail rings Allen Branch Pond and Weaver Bend Road (#209C) parallels the French Broad River.
- 4 miPaint Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 8.8 miRocky Bluff Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 11.3 miStackhouse Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miGum Springs Trail1.3 mi trail
- 1.8 miChimney Rocks Trail2.9 mi trail
- 2 miPaint Mtn Trail ↗9.6 mi trail
- 2.7 miMeadow Creek Mtn Trail ↗13.7 mi trail
- 4.9 miRiver Ridge Loop0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 5 miJack Branch3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Cherokee National Forest.
- inCherokee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,228,298 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Swaggerty BlockhouseBuilding · Parrottsville · 7.9 mi
- Dorland Memorial Presbyterian ChurchBuilding · Hot Springs · 8.1 mi
- SunnybankBuilding · Hot Springs · 8.1 mi
Natural features
The recreation area is nestled along the edge of a hardwood forest. Fall colors are spectacular along this stretch of TN Scenic Highway 107.
Recreation
Equestrian trails and hiking trails are located close to the recreation area. An open grass area is available for games.
Guidebooks for Cherokee National Forest and Tennessee
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- Cherokee National Forest hiking guideWilliam H. Skelton and Lamar Alexander, 2024Find at Bookshop.org
- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Houston Valley?
Sites at Houston Valley are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Houston Valley?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Houston Valley have?
1 site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Houston Valley?
The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Houston Valley?
Yes, pets are allowed at Houston Valley. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Houston Valley?
Equestrian trails and hiking trails are located close to the recreation area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Houston Valley?
Greeneville, Tennessee. Meadow Creek, a Fire Tower that has recently been renovated as a lookout platform, is a short drive or hike away.
Source: Getting there
What if Houston Valley is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Paint Creek Campground (5.7 mi), Round Mountain Campground (8.6 mi, first-come), and Rocky Bluff Campground (8.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby