Tent campsites near Green River Lake provide access to approximately 8,200 acres of water surrounded by nearly 33 miles of shoreline. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures typically ranging between 75-90°F during peak camping season from May through September. Winter camping options are limited with many facilities closing after October due to temperatures regularly dropping below freezing.
What to do
Hiking through diverse terrain: The nature trail at Narrows Boat Ramp offers a one-mile loop with several benches and scenic lake overlooks. "The nature trail is a mile loop and has several benches along its route as well as scenic overlooks to the lake," notes a visitor who appreciated the accessible pathway.
Mountain biking on dedicated trails: Trails near Pulaski County Park provide various difficulty levels for cyclists. "The trails are varied and pretty cool. They twist and turn and cross creeks and hill tops. They are all mountain bike oriented and a few are challenging," explains a camper who explored the network.
Disc golf with a workout: The course at Pulaski County Park offers unexpected exercise opportunities. "The disc golf will take you on quite a hike and to another parking lot and trailhead totally outside the park," reports one reviewer, highlighting the expansive layout.
What campers like
Spacious tent-specific sites: At Hidden Ridge Camping, the focus is exclusively on tent camping with generous space. "These sites are spacious and secluded, the perfect spot for your next family adventure," notes a camper about the 53-acre wooded property.
Exceptional stargazing conditions: Tuscarora Glade offers superior night sky viewing. "Pickett County Tennessee is one of the few places in the world with a Dark Sky rating, meaning there is little to no light pollution. Tuscarora Glade is so dark at night and the stars are just so brilliant looking up through the opening in the Glade," explains a camper.
Convenient boat access: Multiple ramps provide water entry points around the lake. "Single road in and steep drive down to the boat ramp with parking nearby," notes a visitor to Ryans Camp Ramp, describing the functional layout for boaters.
What you should know
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Cleanliness and availability of facilities fluctuate between locations and seasons. "Only one bathhouse open and I don't think they cleaned it once all week. Brown nasty water and so much garbage," reports one camper at Pulaski County Park, suggesting bringing portable sanitation supplies.
Some areas offer limited shade: Many campsites, especially those designated for longer stays, lack natural protection from the sun. "Currently they have annual sites only, no shade on gravel," mentions a visitor describing the exposure at one campground.
Water levels fluctuate seasonally: Lake access points change throughout the year as water recedes. "Not crowded right now and the water is WAY down," observed a fall visitor to Pulaski County Park, indicating seasonal changes affect shoreline access.
Tips for camping with families
Multiple playground options: Several recreation areas include play facilities for children. "There is a marina on site along side the boat ramp and a nice pavilion, playground, nature trail and restroom," reports a visitor to Narrows Boat Ramp.
Consider weekday visits during summer: Weekend crowds can create noise issues at popular sites. "Despite the no alcohol rule, there's still a lot of partying at night. No one really enforces that. It can get loud," warns one camper about busier periods.
Beach areas for swimming: Dedicated swimming zones provide safer water access. "Great beach access. Quite and very clean," notes one camper about a designated swimming area, offering an alternative to boat ramps for water entry.
Tips from RVers
Limited overnight RV options: Most RV sites require seasonal or annual commitments. "They are in the process of creating overnight sites that will be available by Labor Day 2017. No wifi, steep entry from road and no facilities, to me $40 a night sounded a little high," reports an RVer checking potential sites.
Campsites positioned on slopes: Many RV areas utilize hillside terrain requiring leveling. "The camper sites are stacked up a hillside off the side of the road with the storage buildings opposite. So if your not looking for a view and don't plan on doing much on land it works," explains a visitor to one campground.
Boat storage available: Some campgrounds offer combined RV camping and boat storage facilities. "Ryan's Camp Ramp is a privately owned long term campground, boat storage and ramp facility," notes one visitor describing the multi-purpose setup.
