Best Campgrounds near Antioch, TN

Antioch is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

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Best Camping Sites Near Antioch, Tennessee (139)

    1. Rock Island State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Rock Island, TN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 686-2471

    "Rock Island State Park is situated in the middle of Tennessee. The park itself is surrounded by beautiful forest and some pretty great and easy hiking trails. The falls themselves are a sight to see."

    "Off I24 near Murfreesboro, Tn and a leisurely drive through the Tennessee countryside. Small towns, pickups and cows. Watch for stop signs, I almost missed one while looking at the scenery."

    2. Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    145 Reviews
    Spencer, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 881-5298

    $8 - $32 / night

    "Fall creek falls is one of the best recreational areas in Tennessee. The park is very large and has so much to do. The falls are amazing, and it’s a moderate hike down to the base."

    "Tons to do at one of Tennessee’s top state parks."

    3. Edgar Evins State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Lancaster, TN
    17 miles
    Website

    "I'm from New England and relocated to Tennessee in 2016. The first time I went camping at Edgar Evans, I had no idea what was going on!"

    "The park is a gorgeous property with a lake and hiking trails. There are ADA sights. The hills are steep and some of the sights have angle ramps."

    4. Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake

    21 Reviews
    Silver Point, TN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 858-4845

    $24 - $50 / night

    ". 2nd the layout is more tent friendly (to me) with walk in sites with some nice views."

    "It was okay, but not good for anyone who cannot handle a lot of stairs. 2) There was a lot of boat traffic on the lake, even late into the night."

    5. Ragland Bottom

    12 Reviews
    Smithville, TN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 761-3616

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Snuggle deep in Ragland bottom Tennessee this nice Corps of Engineer campground is nestled. The campground is very well-kept. With plenty of room on the camping pads for all types and sizes of RVs."

    "RV’s are at lake edge, there are several walk in tent sites near the lake too. If you have your watercraft along direct put in is possible but it’s rocky."

    6. Horseshoe Bend Marina

    6 Reviews
    Antioch, TN
    3 miles
    Website

    $75 / night

    "There were restrooms at the marina, which was close by.

    They have a game room tent with ping pong, cornhole, jenga, etc. and they host a movie night sometimes!"

    "Located on the Caney Fork River."

    7. Smooth Rapids Campground

    6 Reviews
    McMinnville, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 452-9251

    $15 - $85 / night

    "Affordable, walking distance to town and yet the grounds make you feel like you’re in a park far away from everything. Beautiful pines on property and lots of local hiking nearby."

    "Smooth rapids is located right on the river, and right in the town of McMinnville."

    8. Seven Springs

    1 Review
    Antioch, TN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 479-8890

    $35 - $95 / night

    9. Bear Bluff Retreat above Center Hill Lake

    1 Review
    Walling, TN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 254-1837

    $40 - $150 / night

    "We were there last weekend, lots to do around the area if you're into hiking kayaking walking, visiting old shops etc."

    10. Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas — Center Hill Lake

    10 Reviews
    Lancaster, TN
    18 miles
    +1 (931) 858-3125

    $8 / night

    "We recently moved from Idaho to Tennessee, we booked two spots at Long Branch to stay for two weeks."

    "There are steps down to the river.  Many sites have plenty of shade especially the ones in the small loop. I will be coming back here for sure."

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Recent Reviews near Antioch, TN

901 Reviews of 139 Antioch Campgrounds


  • greg S.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake

    Beware of host

    My family has camped here for years with no issues and we usually stay for at least 3 days if not longer at a time. On holidays we usually stay for a week or more at a time. The last 3 times we've camped there the host were horrible. They police you from the time you check in til you leave. They are very discriminating depending on who you know at the campgrounds. They charge some people to visit and not others. If you have kids they better walk the line during thier time there or they will threaten to have you leave. They have treated my family like we were second class as best. Talked to us like we were ignorant.  Not there to help at all. On a power trip for being the host. When you spend your hard earned money and time to relax and spend time with family and friends you shouldnt have to be harassed and watched over to the point you cant enjoy yourslves for your vacation. Not an enjoyable experience at all. We will not be back until they are no longer the host. Never been treated like that by host.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Rvino - The Broken Banjo

    Convenient and well maintained

    This park is located in Manchester, TN right next to I-24, so if you are in the pull-throughs on the front row, you will hear the traffic.

    The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They lead you to your site and stay to make sure you don't have any questions. Nice little store, well stocked with conveniences and RV needs, as well as souvenirs.

    Gravel roads and level pads. We stopped overnight and did not have to disconnect, as we were perfectly level. Heated swimming pool and splash pad at the entrance, with other "entertainment" for kids in the back of the park (giant chess board, putting green, playground, etc. next to the small lake)

    We were amazed to see park staff cleaning and picking up until 1900 at night. One was literally filling bags with pine cones from the road and sites.

    The "Premium" sites, such as site 2, has a concrete patio with wrought iron table and chairs, along with a fire-pit and grill.

  • L
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Poole Knobs

    Bottom of my COE campgrounds

    First of all, I love COE campgrounds. They are usually clean, scenic, and have lots of space between campsites. Poole Knobs has all of that, but the bathrooms were ridiculously hard to get to. If you get a site along the lake, expect a long walk and then an arduous climb to the bathroom and showers or hop in your vehicle and drive there. Whoever laid out the design of this campground had obviously ever camped.

  • Alisha L.
    Aug. 4, 2025

    COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground

    Salt Lick Creek

    Overall, we enjoyed our experience. It's a nice campground. The site was small and we prefer more space and seclusion since we travel with dogs. We stayed in site 94, which was on the water and nicely shaded. There was no cell service. Our camper has a wifi booster so we were able to boost the signal to our phones from the nearby bathhouse that had wifi. The campground is very remote, but it doesn't feel remote because of how busy and open it feels.

  • Mary D.
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground

    Awesome time!

    We had such a great time at Cumberland Mountain State Park! Area 1 was especially nice and shaded. It was quiet, clean, and so easy to enjoy. The bonus surprise for us was that the Wi-Fi worked really well, which made it easy to stay connected when we needed to. We’ve already made future reservations and can’t wait to come back and stay at site 25!

  • G
    Jul. 26, 2025

    COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground

    Very disappointing

    What a disappointment and I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this campground. I checked in at the appropriate time. There was no one at the gate, no packet no information. I found my campsite and pulled in quite unlevel due to deep divots in the gravel… used baby wipes embedded in the gravel, foul trash in the fire ring, and the campsite had been vacant according to the website for at least a week Obviously no preparation had taken place. Never saw a Ranger never saw host. I left one day early only to find that they have listed me as a cancellation thereby excluding me from being able to leave a recommendation on their website I’ll not be returning.

  • Randall B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2025

    Four Corners Resort and Marina

    Lakefront camping at its best!

    Four Corners RV resort is a fantastic find just 21 miles South of Nashville. We paid a weekly rate of $879 including taxes and fees for a back in waterfront site. We have fantastic water views from both sides of the coach. The pads are all concrete, wide sites, include a fire ring and picnic table. They have several fishing and boating docks. They have a dog park and a swimming beach with dog bath upon exiting the beach. They also have a nice adult pool and a large kiddie pool. They have a lot of Canadian Geese which are fun to watch but leave their droppings everywhere. The campground is very dog friendly with a lot of dog litter bags and trash cans throughout the campground. This campground is a great staging place for visiting numerous sites in Nashville. We like this campground and really have enjoyed the water views, we recommend this campground and will be back.

  • Jeff C.
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Father Adamz Campground — South Cumberland State Park

    Great backcountry camping and hiking

    My grandson and I spent 23-25 June camping at Father Adamz campground.  All of the sites in the campground are level and have adequate shade.  The water available in the parking lot is either from a water fountain or the bathroom sink.  I am glad we brought along our water filtration system as it was only a short hike down to the river to fill up.

    The hike in is pretty steep in parts and very rocky.  Definitely a good workout!  The hiking trails are well maintained and the scenery is great.  

     The short hike down to the base of the waterfall is fairly steep and very rocky, but well worth the effort!


Guide to Antioch

Camping near Antioch, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the parks. A reviewer at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park noted, “The bathrooms and showers were very clean.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A visitor at Davy Crockett Campground mentioned, “Premium site, fairly level, back in with crushed stone.”
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Belle Ridge Retreat have playgrounds and activities for kids. One parent said, “The little playground was a blast for the kids.”

What you should know

  • Cell Service: Some campgrounds, like COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground, have no cell service. A camper shared, “Fair warning there is no cell service,” making it a perfect spot to unplug.
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots like Rock Island State Park Campground can get busy. One reviewer mentioned, “The park is a top visited park in TN - it’s crowded.”
  • Check Site Conditions: Some sites may have steep inclines or other challenges. A camper at Edgar Evins State Park Campground advised, “I definitely recommend either scouting out a site before booking or researching well which site would be a good fit.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids, like Old Mill Camp and General Store. A parent said, “This is one of the best campgrounds I’ve ever visited, especially with children.”
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One camper at Defeated Creek Campground mentioned, “There is plenty for children to do.”
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep the kids entertained with snacks and games. A visitor at Davy Crockett Campground noted, “Kids loved the pool, basketball court, playground, and corn hole boards.”

Tips from RVers

Camping around Antioch, TN, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Antioch, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Antioch, TN offers a wide range of camping options, with 139 campgrounds and RV parks near Antioch, TN and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Antioch, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Antioch, TN is Rock Island State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 50 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Antioch, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Antioch, TN.

What parks are near Antioch, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 parks near Antioch, TN that allow camping, notably Center Hill Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake.