Discover Camping in Tennessee

• Obey River Park

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Monroe, Tennessee

  

  Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the largest and most visited swimming beach.Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. In addition to yi...

• Old Hickory Beach

  Old Hickory Lake

  Near Old Hickory, Tennessee

  

  Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out. Birders...

• Obed Wild & Scenic River

  National Park Service

  Near Wartburg, Tennessee

  

  The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the...

• Obey River Park Day Use

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Monroe, Tennessee

  

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Dale Hollow Lake charges a day use fee at selected recreation areas: Pleasant Grove Day Use, Lillydale Day Use, and Obey River Day Use. In lieu of the daily vehicle fee, a Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use pass can be purchased. The Corps Annual Pass plastic han...

• Old Forge Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Greeneville, Tennessee

• Old Hickory Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Hendersonville, Tennessee

  

  Old Hickory Lake is a popular recreation destination and ranks third in Corps-wide visitation. Lakefront property is in great demand. Situated only 15 miles from Nashville, (the Home of Country Music), many country music stars have made Old Hickory Lake their backyard. Visitors come to have fun an...

• Parksville Lake Rv Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Reliance, Tennessee

  

  Located near Parksville Lake, Parksville Lake RV Campground offers well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites accommodating larger RVs. Several sites offer the opportunity for two RVs to camp close together and several are located along a small stream.Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are locate...

• Pleasant Grove Recreation Area

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Celina, Tennessee

  

  Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is adjacent to the dam. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the M...

• Poole Knobs

  J Percy Priest Lake

  Near La Vergne, Tennessee

  

  Poole Knobs 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.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because ...

• Paint Creek Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  

  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. Be Bear Wise: Food storag...

• Quinn Springs Pavilion

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Benton, Tennessee

  

  The Quinn Springs Pavilion offers a covered picnic shelter for up to 50 people -- the perfect location for family reunions and church picnics.The pavilion is covered and seats about 50 people. The site offers a large and small charcoal grill and other picnic sites are nearby if needed. There is a ...

• Ragland Bottom

  Center Hill Lake

  Near Sparta, Tennessee

  

  Ragland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking...

• Roaring River Park

  Cordell Hull Lake

  Near Gainesboro, Tennessee

  

  Roaring River Park is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, near Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Many...

• Rockland Recreation Area

  Old Hickory Lake

  Near Hendersonville, Tennessee

  

  Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed for his tough and aggressive personality.Visitor...

• Right Bank Recreation Area

  Cheatham Lock and Dam

  Near Ashland City, Tennessee

  

  The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Right Bank Recreation Area will have campers wanting to return as often as possible. Right Bank also known as Cheatham Dam is located about 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a 30 minute drive to Nashville.Nearby attractions include the Ashland C...

• Rock Creek Campground (TN)

  Obed Wild & Scenic River

  Near Wartburg, Tennessee

  

  Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.The Obed River winds through the Cumberland Plateau offering a variety of recreational activities for everyone.Just a few miles from the park is Frozen Head State Park which encompasses more than 24,000 acres of ...

• Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Erwin, Tennessee

  

  Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. It is located just outside the town of Erwin, TN at an elevation of ...

• Rough Ridge 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...

• Round Mountain Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Del Rio, 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...

• Salt Lick Creek

  Cordell Hull Lake

  Near Gainesboro, Tennessee

  

  Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberla...

• Seven Points (TN)

  J Percy Priest Lake

  Near Hermitage, Tennessee

  

  Seven Points Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and the surrounding miles of woods and grasslands.Seven Points Campground offers 59 shady and spacious campsites, along with two large group picnic shelt...

• Shutes Branch

  Old Hickory Lake

  Near Old Hickory, Tennessee

  

  Shutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as sailing.Shutes Branch offers various picnic sites, a boat launch and fishing platform. The reservable group picn...

• Smith Springs

  J Percy Priest Lake

  Near Antioch, Tennessee

  

  Smith Springs Recreation 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.Smith Springs Recreation Area offers a large group shelter for day use and can accommodate up to 50 gu...

• Spence Cabin

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  Spence Cabin is an ideal place to hold a small family gathering or family reunion away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It is also an excellent location for a meeting or training session for a small group of people, or for a small wedding or reception. The outdoor patios are great places...

• Spivey 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...

• State Line 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...

• Station Camp Campground

  Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

  Near Oneida, Tennessee

  

  Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park.  This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (423) 569-9778.Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping...

• Tailwater Rec Area

  Cordell Hull Lake

  Near Carthage, Tennessee

  

  Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Carthage, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills o...

• The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Elizabethton, Tennessee

  

  The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions is open for the 2024 season. The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee. It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City. The site is named for the native Rhododendron that...

• Thunder Rock Campground

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Old Fort, Tennessee

  

  Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site f...

• Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is the largest in the park, surrounded by the scenic forest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in a secluded and private section of the Smokies, this pavilion is a popular place for group trips.Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion can accommodate around 50 guests ...

• Tsali Mountain Bike and Equestrian Trail Complex

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Palmer, Tennessee

  

  Mountain bike and equestrian users can find plenty of trail riding opportunities at the Tsali Trail Complex. This trail system is popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic and moderately challenging ride within the National Forest. Four multi-use trails, totaling approximately ...

• Wartrace Ck Rec Area

  Cordell Hull Lake

  Near Gainesboro, Tennessee

  

  Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cu...

• Watauga Point Recreation Area

  Cherokee National Forest

  Near Hampton, Tennessee

  

  Watauga Point Recreation Area is located on the southern shore of Watauga Lake in Carter County. Large shade trees scattered throughout grassy areas provide a park setting for picnicking and sunbathing. In addition to picnic facilities, there is a lake and a gravel trail that loops through the nea...

• Willow Grove Campground

  Dale Hollow Lake

  Near Allons, Tennessee

  

  Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding forest.Willow Grove Campground features 81 single party campsites, one group camping (double party) sit...

• Whiteoak Sink Group Hiking Permits

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Townsend, Tennessee

  

  The Whiteoak Sink area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a limestone basin surrounded by steep hills that comes alive as a natural botanical garden showcasing more than 30 varieties of native wildflowers in April each year. To help protect this fragile area from damage, please be aware of ne...

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