RV camping near Allons, Tennessee offers access to both the Cumberland Plateau and Dale Hollow Lake regions, with elevations ranging from 600-1,800 feet creating varied camping conditions. Most campsites in this rural area sit within a 40-minute drive of Allons proper, with limited cell service in valleys and hollows. The camping season peaks from April through October when temperatures average 65-85°F during daytime hours.
What to do
Kayaking access points: Owl Hollow Retreat RV Park provides convenient water access, with one camper noting, "Several places to put our kayaks in the water near here."
Trail hiking: At Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, trails range from easy to moderate difficulty with one standout option. A visitor reports, "The trail to Eagle Point was well used and a good walk to an awesome view."
Golf course access: Dale Hollow offers a challenging course that receives high marks from visitors. According to one camper: "The golf course there is challenging, but absolutely gorgeous."
Swimming options: Beyond lake swimming, some campgrounds offer pool facilities. One visitor at Dale Hollow mentioned, "Very good for families. Kids can ride their bikes around the circle. Playgrounds are everywhere. Very clean. Full hookups. Nice pool and mini golf too!"
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Paradise on the Mountain RV Park in Crossville offers well-designed spaces. One camper shared: "All spots are pull through, gravel, and neatly set up. The WiFi is free and excellent."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain exceptional cleanliness standards. A Paradise visitor noted: "The bathhouse is amazing!! I've stayed at many campgrounds and I think this is the cleanest bathhouse I've ever seen."
Friendly management: McDermit RV Park receives praise for its on-site management. One camper observed: "It has nice amenities and the owners live on site which is good. The sites are large and the one I had offered privacy."
Quiet settings: Spring Lake RV Resort provides peaceful surroundings. A camper commented: "A couple of miles off the interstate so no road noise and very quiet at night. You can pick up fast food dinner on the way to the park."
What you should know
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have filtration issues. At Maple Hill RV Park & Cabins, one camper reported: "When we unhooked and sprayed out our filter, it was filled with filthy gunk. This should not be the case with a week's stay."
Limited amenities at some parks: Old Chimney RV Park offers basics but not full services. A visitor noted: "This is a small campground that appears to be new. FHU and good WiFi throughout the grounds. Limited shaded sites. No showers or bathrooms."
Campsite leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling blocks. At Spring Lake RV Resort, one camper shared: "Sites were fairly level. I had to use 2 yellow flat blocks on site 1."
Grocery access limitations: Brooks Corner Campground is remote. A camper advised: "This is very rural so see recommendations for distances to nearest places... Groceries: Walmart (Oneida40m/Jamestown25), Dollar Trees (Jamestown or near Eglin/Robbins both are ~20m away)."
Tips for camping with families
Circular site layouts: Deer Run RV Resort offers family-friendly camping areas. A camper noted: "Very friendly owners of this campground. Well stocked fishing lake. Reasonably priced. Well taken care of."
Activity options: Some campgrounds offer multiple recreation facilities. At Dale Hollow, a visitor shared: "Plenty of park hosted activities for kiddos and adults. A lot of trails, good clean pool, nice clean bathrooms, excellent staff!"
Pet-friendly areas: Owl Hollow Retreat welcomes four-legged family members. One guest mentioned: "Our dog is able to run for the first time in months here."
Local attractions: Brooks Corner Campground & RV Park offers nearby historical sites. A camper shared: "It is right behind the Brooks store and less than a mile from Rugby. Both the store and town are a step back in history."
Tips from RVers
Utility connections: Some sites have unusually distant hookups. One camper at Dale Hollow State Resort Park advised: "I also wish they would have mentioned the length to water hookup. We ended up having to go buy a longer water hose bc the hookup was more than 30 foot away."
Propane availability: Rural locations mean planning ahead for supplies. A Brooks Corner camper noted: "Propane is available for: -20lbs swap-outs at the local Dollar Trees (Jamestown or near Eglin/Robbins both are 20m away) -Fillings at Tractor Supply (Oneida40m/Jamestown~25)."
Wi-Fi considerations: Connection quality varies between parks. A Paradise on the Mountain visitor reported: "We are a week into a month long stay and I can't say enough great things about this park. It's close to restaurants and shopping, and many places to hike."
Site selection guidance: At Deer Run, a visitor warned: "Our site was very un-level and could not get the camper to auto level. We put our surge protector on and the power at the site kept shorting out."
