Nashville East-Lebanon KOA operates year-round in Lebanon, Tennessee, accommodating RVs up to 75 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. The campground sits close to the road but maintains a quiet atmosphere according to multiple campers. Staff members receive consistent praise for their helpfulness and accommodation of late arrivals, with after-hours check-in procedures that allow guests to locate their sites easily.
Site conditions vary significantly across the property. Front sites near the entrance can be challenging to back into, particularly in darkness, and may require leveling blocks. Pam R. notes that "our site up front was hard to back into (in the dark) and it wasn't level." Sites toward the middle and back of the campground offer more space and better positioning. The terrain throughout the facility is hilly, requiring careful setup for leveling.
The campground attracts a mix of overnight travelers and long-term residents. Several reviewers mention the presence of many families with children, creating an active community atmosphere. Multiple restaurants operate within five miles, making meal options convenient for campers. Recent bathroom renovations have improved the facilities significantly, with one tent camper describing them as "the best we've seen at a KOA."
Access to Nashville requires planning, as the drive takes approximately 30 minutes and ride-sharing costs can be substantial, particularly during surge pricing periods. The campground offers both drive-in and walk-in sites, with hammock tent sites featuring covered decks and picnic tables. Reservations are available and pets are welcome throughout the facility.
For campers wanting closer proximity to outdoor recreation, Cedar Groves RV Resort provides an alternative southeast of Lebanon.
Fee Info
Adults 17+, Kids 6-16, Free 0-5
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNashville East-Lebanon KOA is located in Tennessee near Lebanon
Directions
From jct I-265 & I-40: Go 17 mi E on I-40 (exit 232), then 2/10 mi S to Safari Campground Rd, then 2 mi E on frontage road (Safari Campground Rd).
Address
2100 Safari Camp Rd
Lebanon, TN 37090
Coordinates
36.18136456 N
86.36872255 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/13/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 5/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/13/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 5/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 22 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 3 min from Clarksville, TN
- 1 hr 4 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 2 hrs from Chattanooga, TN












