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Fireside Camp + Lodge

6 Reviews

About

Tucked away on Sequatchie Mountain, this little campground invites you to experience some of East Tennessee's best parks for climbing and hiking. Cliffs and waterfalls are minutes away at near by Foster Falls, Denny Cove and Castle Rock.

Walk our 22 acres and even take a short hike out to our bluff (excellent sunset spot). Make sure to say "Hi" to our chickens and our barn cat, Strawberry, on the way. Add in the view of the stars and that makes this the perfect basecamp after a long day out.

The campground offers dispersed sites with fire pits and picnic tables, a communal barn with a microwave, fridge, and games. Clean portable toilets and a dishwashing station. We do not have showers available for campers at the moment (for those needing more formal accommodations, we have two homes available for rent on the property, one of which can be rented by the room).

Dispersed camping is $10 / person / night

Location

Fireside Camp + Lodge is located in Tennessee

Directions

When you arrive at 4051 Sequatchie Mountain Rd follow the gravel driveway onto a drive road to the left of the shop. Continue back into the field where you'll find picnic tables and fire pits - pick a spot that looks good to you. The dirt road brings you to a barn where you'll find porta potties and a communal space. Water for drinking and dishes can be found on the side of the rear black house. Call or text Nick and Sydney with any questions 720.491.8259.

Address

4051 Sequatchie Mountain Rd
Sequatchie, TN

Coordinates

35.128541610585856 N
85.64317914247636 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Poor
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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$10

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General Info

Beth W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2023

Relax

Great place to camp with easy access to a variety of hiking trails.

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Month of VisitNovember

Beth W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2023

Excellent

Beautiful location with an overlook to watch the sunset. Location is excellent for day hikes with plenty of options. Also this site provides a variety of options for your stay. Great place for tent camping.

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Month of VisitNovember

Asher K.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2023

Relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere

Over Labor Day weekend, we had the pleasure of staying at Fireside Camp+ Lodge, which served as our ideal base camp for exploring the countless waterfalls and trails in the area. This unique campground caters primarily to rock climbers, thanks to its prime location just across the road from Foster Falls, a renowned climbing destination. However, it's equally appealing for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The campsites are set up in a circle around the edge of a spacious field along the tree line. While they are relatively basic, they offer everything you need for a comfortable stay. We particularly enjoyed the open field, which allowed us to stargaze at night under the clear skies. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and plenty of space to accommodate one or two tents.

One standout feature is the creative use of an old barn, which has been transformed into a hangout space. Inside, you'll find comfortable couches, hang boards for climbing enthusiasts, a vintage fridge, and even a Pac-Man game for some retro fun. During our visit, they were in the process of building a new bathroom facility. At the time, they had a port-a-potty in place, which was surprisingly well-maintained and exceeded our expectations. We hope that in the future, they expand their bathroom facility options to enhance the overall camping experience.

Throughout our three-night stay, we found fellow campers to be considerate and friendly neighbors. Many of them were rock climbers here to conquer the area's renowned routes, and we had enjoyable conversations about their adventures. On both our first and last nights, we practically had the place to ourselves. It appeared that most visitors came from afar and couldn't extend their stay. The campground is well-maintained and has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere that we truly appreciated. The camp hosts were incredibly responsive and accommodating when we were planning our trip, making the booking process seamless. We would unquestionably choose to stay here again on our next visit to the area.

Fireside Camp+ Lodge offers a fantastic base camp for explorers, whether you're a rock climber or a hiker. With its unique barn hangout space, open field for stargazing, and proximity to Foster Falls, it provides a memorable and enjoyable camping experience. We look forward to returning on our future adventures in the area.

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Clay D.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2023

Perfect!

Great communication with the people running the site. Plenty of picnic tables and fire rings. Worth it just for the real shower and toilet! Plus microwave and fridge for communal use. They were renovating their “hostel” area and it looks like it’s going to be super cool.

Month of VisitMay

Stewart S.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 19, 2022

Charming Campground w/ welcoming hosts

Wide open spaces and access to amenities. The Verizon service here is great and the hosts have Wi-Fi. Close to town for your needs and 30 minutes away from Lookout mountain and those attractions.

Month of VisitNovember

Alex

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 16, 2022

Friendly hosts and spacious campground

Nick and Sydney were very welcoming and responsive when we were looking for a place to camp the night of. They greeted us in the morning and also brought us fresh eggs. They’ve set up fire rings and picnic tables throughout their grass field and there are some shady sites with tree coverage near the back of the property. Thanks for the stay!!

Month of VisitNovember