Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Davis Pond Campsite
Davis Pond Campsite in Tennessee is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the trails and natural beauty of South Cumberland State Park.
Description
State Park
Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in southeastern Tennessee, in Marion County. The forest is approximately 10 miles west of Chattanooga and is heavily utilized by the public. It is situated on the scenic Tennessee River Gorge. The property for Prentice Cooper was acquired by simple purchase between 1938 and 1944. The site was proclaimed a State Forest in 1945. Sixty-nine percent of the forest is in multiple-use regulated forests and the remainder is in conservation areas.
Camping is permitted at the Davis Pond Camping area on a first-come, first-served basis. These primitive campsites have no sanitation facilities.
Reservation Info
Campers at the Davis Pond Camping area are required to be in the campsite by sunset and must remain in the campsite until sunrise. No in-or-out privileges with the exception of emergency purposes.
Location
Davis Pond Campsite is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.08151480661929 N
85.43061017025566 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Davis Pond Campsite needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 45 min from Chattanooga
- 1 hr 5 min from Cleveland
- 1 hr 50 min from Rome
- 2 hrs from Huntsville
