Discover Camping in Tennessee

• Cherokee National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Cleveland, Tennessee

  

• Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Allons, Tennessee

  

  Dale Hollow Lake is the second largest wintering eagle population in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Eagle Watch tours are held on the third and fourth Saturday of January. Eagle enthusiasts are transported by open air barge in search of wintering bald eagles. The eagle watch tours are free,...

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Cherokee, NC and Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this ...

• The Great Smoky Mountains Firefly Viewing Lottery

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  Synchronous fireflies ( Photinus carolinus ) are one of at least 19 species of fireflies that live in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and one of only a few species in the world known to synchronize their flash patterns. This insects' reproductive display occurs for a couple of weeks every year t...

• Abram'S Creek Campground

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Tallassee, Tennessee

  

  Abram's Creek Campground is located in a relatively remote area of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds, which are sometimes common in other areas of the park....

• Anderson Road Campground

  J Percy Priest Lake

  Near Nashville, Tennessee

  

  Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors pl...

• Anthony Creek Horse Camp

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Townsend, Tennessee

  

  Anthony Creek Horse Camp is located near the gently rolling waters of Anthony Creek. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Anthony Creek never disappoints. You MUST have a HORSE to camp in Anthony Creek Horse Camp! Anthony Creek off...

• Appalachian Clubhouse

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  The Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the National Park Service to closely resemble its 1930's appearance, with the addition of few modern amenities such as electricity and running water. The ...

• Avondale

  Old Hickory Lake

  Near Hendersonville, Tennessee

  

  Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine. The boat launch area at Avondale is open year-round. Here, boaters can find quick access to the main channel of Old Hickory L...

• Anderson Road Day Use

  J Percy Priest Lake

  

  Anderson Road Day Use has a swim beach, picnic tables, and grills for guests to enjoy. At just $5.00 per vehicle per day, recreation is affordable for any family. Please remember though to leave the pets at home. Anderson Road Day Use does not allow pets. J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of ...

• Backbone Rock Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Shady Valley, Tennessee

  

  Backbone Rock Campground has closed for the 2023 season. Backbone Rock Campground is a small campground situated along the beautiful Beaverdam Creek at an elevation of 2,100 feet in northern Johnson County. This developed campground is popular with those visiting the nearby Backbone Rock, a tunnel ...

• Backbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Shady Valley, Tennessee

  

  The pavilion at Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a popular location for family reunions and other types of group gatherings. The pavilion is large and adjacent to an expansive field, Beaverdam Creek, and a large parking area. The area includes accessible grills, picnic tables, dumpsters, and vault t...

• Bandy Creek

  Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

  Near Oneida, Tennessee

  

  Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.Bandy Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences o...

• Bumpus Mills

  Barkley Lake

  Near Bumpus Mills, Tennessee

  

  From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the excellent opportunities f...

• Big Oak Cove Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Tellico Plains, Tennessee

  This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay fe...

• Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

  National Park Service

  Near Oneida, Tennessee

  

  Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and ha...

• Birch Branch Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Tellico Plains, Tennessee

  This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay fe...

• Cades Cove Campground

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Townsend, Tennessee

  

  Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in...

• Cades Cove Group

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Townsend, Tennessee

  

  Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and scenic waterfalls and streams. Tucked in the mountains under a lush, shaded canopy, this group campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountai...

• Cages Bend

  Old Hickory Lake

  Near Gallatin, Tennessee

  

  Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop. Water recreation is the major attraction for lake-goers, but with white-tailed deer, migratory song birds and waterfowl abundant in the area, ...

• Cardens Bluff Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Hampton, Tennessee

  

  Cardens Bluff Campground has closed for the 2023 season. At nearly 2,000 feet elevation, Cardens Bluff Campground is located on a peninsula overlooking the 6,430-acre Watauga Lake in Carter County, TN. There are 43 sites, primarily for tent camping. There is a bathhouse with showers and flush toile...

• Cedar Creek (TN)

  Old Hickory Lake

  Near Mount Juliet, Tennessee

  

  Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach. A picnic shelter located in the day use area may also be reserved on weekdays throughout the summer. The la...

• Chilhowee Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Benton, Tennessee

  

  Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Campground offers a multitude of camping opportunities for both RV and tent sites, many with electric hookups. The day-use area includes McKamy Lake, a swim area with sand beach, picnic sites, a group picnic area, and a bathhouse.  Be Aware; D...

• Chilhowee Group Camp

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Benton, Tennessee

  

  Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Group Camp offers camping for up to 75 individuals. Nearby McKamy Lake offers a swim area with a sandy beach and fishing from the bank. On the drive up to the campground, stop at one of the many observation overlooks to enjoy the beautiful mountain...

• Cook Day Use Area

  J Percy Priest Lake

  Near Hermitage, Tennessee

  

  Cook Day Use Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of ...

• Cosby Campground

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Cosby, Tennessee

  

  Back country camping in a developed front country campground.  Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer. This campground is usually qu...

• Cosby Group Camp

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Cosby, Tennessee

  

  Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade beside Cosby Creek. This group campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty...

• Cosby Picnic Pavilion

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Cosby, Tennessee

  

  Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer. Picnic pavilion is along Cosby creek. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible. Just ...

• Center Hill Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Silver Point, Tennessee

  

  Facilities located at Center Hill Lake include Edgar Evins State Park and the Joe L. Evins Appalachian Center for Crafts. Burgess Falls State Natural Area and Rock Island State Park are also located on the lake.

• Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas

  Center Hill Lake

  Near Silver Point, Tennessee

  

  Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated ...

• Cheatham Lock and Dam

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Charlotte, Tennessee

  

  Visitors to Cheatham Lake come to enjoy its many recreational opportunities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages wildlife management areas on the lake. Riverfront park, operated by Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, is one of the many facilities available to the public.

• Cordell Hull Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Elmwood, Tennessee

  

  Visitors to Cordell Hull Lake enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, under license to the Corps, administers an intensive wildlife management program at the lake.

• Dale Hollow Damsite

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Celina, Tennessee

  

  Dale Hollow Damsite is a quiet, peaceful campground in the green hills of Tennessee. The campground is a popular area for families, with an abundance of amenities and recreational activities available. In the late fall through early spring the American Bald Eagle can be spotted flying overhead o...

• Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Celina, Tennessee

  

  Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping is a unique series of 32 locations with a total of over 70 individually designated family campsites dispersed over 620 miles of shoreline. Campsites are located in both the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camp...

• Defeated Creek Park

  Cordell Hull Lake

  Near Carthage, Tennessee

  

  Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a politician that was born in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Hull is best known for being the lon...

• Dennis Cove Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Hampton, Tennessee

  

  Dennis Cove Campground has closed for the 2023 season. Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lu...

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