Lil Rock Creek Campground campground
Lil Rock Creek Campground
What's on-site at Lil Rock Creek Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Lil Rock Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Waters Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Saylor Lake Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buck Hill Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Roan Mountain State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Mountain View Motorcycle Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lil Rock Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Toe River Near Celo | 40 cfs | → |
| Doe River At Elizabethton | 293 cfs | → |
| Watauga River Near Sugar Grove | 46 cfs | → |
| Nolichucky River At Embreeville | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Watauga River At Elizabethton | 358 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 24 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lil Rock Creek Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beech Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Flat Springs 1e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Flat Springs 1.2 E | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Erwin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Elizabethton | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Yellow Mountain State Natural Area
- Wilderness Unaka Mountain
- Wilderness Pond Mountain
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Beech Creek Bog State Natural Area
Boat launches
- Mitchell County
- Us 321;Sr 67 Carter County
- Wilbur Dam Road Carter County
- Moody Circle Carter County
- Blevins 221-259, Johnson City
- Lovers Lane 338, Carter County
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- North Toe River Valley Overlook
- Linville Falls River Bridge Overlook
- Camp Creek Overlook
- Midway Overlook
- Linville Falls Visitor Center
- Chestoa View Parking Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lil Rock Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lil Rock Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Lil Rock Creek Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Lil Rock Creek Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Lil Rock Creek Campground.