Best Tent Camping near Apison, TN
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Best Tent Sites Near Apison, TN (66)
1. Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
Tracy City, Tennessee31 Reviews•126 Photos•284 SavesFOSTER FALLS CAMPGROUND - Open to Vehicles - Reservations Required The Foster Falls campground has 26 rustic campsites ideal for tents or small trailers. The Foster Falls Campground is the only camping area in the park where guests may park a car and/or pop-ups next to the campsite. The campground is open year-round. All sites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites are wooded, offering some shade and have a level, gravel surface. A few are on a slight incline. There are no water or electric hook-ups but a restroom and heated showers are available. No gas generators are allowed at the Foster Falls Campground. BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING - Reservations Required South Cumberland boasts over 90 miles of backpacking trails with 93 campsites, eight group sites and one rustic lodge, the Hobbs Cabin. These campsites are located within 12 designated back country campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve your campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience. All campsites are limited to four adults and two children. Children are defined as ages 13 and younger. Site capacity information can be found under site features on the campsite reservation page. Please look closely at your campsite's capacity when reserving. Each site has a designated fire ring. Hiking is required to reach the sites, although a few sites are available at only 120 yards from the parking lot. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in, be sure to check with the ranger stations about water availability. A pit toilet is also available at each campground. South Cumberland has primitive group campsites at most Savage Gulf campgrounds. These sites can accommodate from 30-60 campers, depending on the site and location.
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$18 - $21 / night
2. Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
Trenton, Georgia8 Reviews•40 Photos•99 Saves30 Walk-In Campsites
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$25 / night
3. Big Frog Area
Ocoee, Tennessee5 Reviews•5 Photos•14 SavesView of Big Frog Mountain Area of Cherokee National Forest This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting. The area offers about 35 miles of backcountry trails, some of which climb to over 4,000 feet. In addition to the backcountry hiking opportunities, the area is also managed as a Black Bear reserve. Try snorkeling at Conasauga River, renowned for remarkable fish viewing. Pitch a tent at Tumbling Creek or Sylco Campgrounds. Big Frog Area Map Big Frog Area Guide
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4. Lost Creek - Cherokee NF
Reliance, Tennessee9 Reviews•18 Photos•274 SavesLost Creek Campground is located along the banks of Big Lost Creek. This primitive campground offers remote camping and is surrounded by dense forest and creeks. Lost Creek Campground is open year round. Sites are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While staying at Lost Creek, campers can enjoy fishing in Big Lost Creek (note: special regulations are in effect for fishing in Big Lost Creek).
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5. Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
Crandall, Georgia3 Reviews•19 Photos•123 Saves- Pets
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6. Davis Pond Campsite
Signal Mountain, Tennessee3 Reviews•6 Photos•60 SavesPrentice 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.
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7. Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Rising Fawn, Georgia5 Reviews•13 Photos•80 Saves- Pets
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8. Sawmill Lake Campsite
Rising Fawn, Georgia6 Reviews•15 Photos•128 Saves- Pets
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9. Outdoor Adventure Rafting Campground
Benton, Tennessee2 Reviews•2 Photos•6 SavesOur Ocoee River Camping site is located on a 6 acre campground where you can park, set up site, build a fire, and hang out. Hammock campers have plenty of trees to choose from and the shade helps keep you cool on those hot summer days. If that’s not cool enough, our property borders the Lower Ocoee and has two take outs allowing easy access into and out of the river for those looking to float or take a swim.
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10. Cherokee National Forest Chilhowee Campground
Benton, Tennessee2 Reviews•7 Photos•23 SavesOverview
Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Group Camp offers camping for up to 75 individuals. Nearby McKamy Lake offers a swim area with a sandy beach and fishing from the bank. On the drive up to the campground, stop at one of the many observation overlooks to enjoy the beautiful mountains. Wildlife is abundant in this area, so have your camera ready and tread lightly.
Recreation
Within the recreation area are approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails including the Chilhowee Trails System. Chilhowee Group camp is an excellent location for wildlife viewing and accessing a nearby scenic waterfall. Fishing is available on the seven-acre McKamy Lake. Boats are allowed, but gasoline motors are not.
Natural Features
The campground is located near the top of Chilhowee Mountain at an elevation of 2,000 feet. It is in a mixed hardwood and pine forest and the lake is a short walk from the group camp.
Nearby Attractions
In addition to the immediate local activities, world class whitewater rafting opportunities are nearby on the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers.
Charges & Cancellations
Goup areas must be cancelled more than 14 days from reservation date to get refund. The $8.00 service fee will still be charged for the reservation
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$50 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Apison
1178 Reviews of 66 Apison Campgrounds
Tia K.
Guide
Morganton Point Campground
Spacious Waterfront Lot
Camped on lot 14 which was quite spacious with easy access to the water. Tent was located away from the fire pit and picnic table and the restrooms were close by. Campground is small and quiet; hardly any light pollution at my nonelectric site. Firewood and ice are available for purchase on the grounds, so it is convenient when in a pinch!
- MMike N.Guide
Fort Mountain State Park Campground
The park is fairly nice, I'd avoid site 24
The park is nice with plenty of amenities. I had two complaints. We stayed creekside at site 24. The site had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level. Secondly with the site, there is a telephone pole that is a bit too close on the exit side. Singing out as far as I could, i barely missed sideswiping my camper when pulling out. The online pictures looked like it was a fairly private spot, but no. Just out of frame was the campground host site who happened to be flying a very offensive flag. I decided to avoid her. Lastly, gravel from most of the sites was washed out into the road. That could, and should have been cleaned up.
- SScott S.
TravelerFort Mountain State Park Campground
Beautiful Fall destination
We tent camped on Spot 27. Nice back in RV spot with water and electric. Bathhouse is close by. Gray water dump is across the road. Originally we booked Spot 60. That’s a pull through with little room for a tent. No cell service but that’s okay as we disconnected for a while. You can get service at the top of the park. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. Trails are nicely blazed with colors that match trail map. Georgia apple farms are a short, 20-30 minutes away.
- Tia K.Guide
Doll Mountain Campground
Phenomenal View
Beautiful mountain landscape over a calm lake, very quiet and little to no light pollution at night. Lots of trees for shade in the lots and easy access to the lake.
TIMOTHY O.Guide
West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
Hiking Adventure
The campground is very clean and like new. We used our pop up and the site we used was very level.
Excellent hiking and views of the canyon.- TTravis W.Traveler
Salacoa Creek Park
Nice little campground, tent spots could be better
I slept really well last night here, and the camp host and guests were just great. Heated bathhouse with warm shower was definitely a highlight on a chilly morning!
Only downside in my mind was that I booked a tent site, only to find that the tent sites are down the hill from all the other sites, so if you book them you will have to haul your stuff down to the lake. It did sound like the night-time fishing would be awesome though!
Lakisha D.Traveler
Davis Pond Campsite
I just fit right in at Prentice cooper.
Cold night. No firewood. Alone. It's okay.
- Lakisha D.Traveler
Tennessee Wall Camp
Awesome escape
Great sites with fire pits.
Meaghan G.GuideFort Mountain State Park Campground
Backcountry site #4
I had a wonderful time at backcountry site #4 this past Sunday - Monday. The hike to the site is downhill from the stone wall parking lot, so it was pretty easy to get to at only 1 mile. The site is private and pretty large. There were plenty of trees for hammocks and a few flat spots for small tents. A small creek flows through the site for easy water access (but I was told that it doesn’t flow all year).
The best part of site #4 is that it’s about 0.2 miles from a beautiful west facing overlook where I enjoyed the sunset. I can’t recommend this site every .
Donny A.
Scout
Howland's Hidout
Nice backyard camping
Easy to find, close to Fall Creek Falls, Power available, quiet spot except for the coyotes in the woods. Confused Roosters will wake you up at various times. Ear plugs help with the Roosters and coyotes. It's not a campground so don't expect a shower house or bathrooms. I would stay there again. Owner is an exceptional host.
Mike D.Scout
1776 RV And Campground
A hidden gem hosted by a true patriot!
Bob has a wonderfully serene campground for both RV’s and tent camping. I invite everybody looking for a quiet place on Mentone to visit 1776 RV.
Jeff L.Scout1776 RV And Campground
Great Location
Very well kept RV campground.
Michael T.GuideFort Mountain State Park Campground
A lot offered in a well kept site
This is a great park with a lot to offer and more in the near vicinity.
Cell reception (T-Mobile) was non-existent in the site. However, there was reception at the trading post and possibly elsewhere.
They're installing Bear Boxes in tent sites back and front country (as I understood it) and are clearly paying attention to what people want and how to improve visitors experiences.
A lot of the sites are RV orientated. But the walk in tent sites are really close to the parking area. Also, nearby backcountry platforms and sites can be easily accessed.
If you want walking access to the trails, it's probably best to choose a site near the lake as that's where most trails are accessed from.
Jason B.Traveler1776 RV And Campground
Awesome Campground!
I love this campground. It's located right off the main highway, and has pull-through spots with full hookups. But the best part is the screaming fast internet! We work from home and the internet was so fast, people were amazed when I told them I was at a campground. We didn't even try to use our 5G system. The rates are great, too!
Cindy S.
Ranger
Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground
Beautiful campground and beautiful scenic drive
We arrived and we got to pick out our own campsite. Thanks to the friendly and helpful staff. Bathrooms were clean and the showers were warm water beautiful tall trees provided shade. Scenic Drive was stunning.
- VValerie M.Traveler
Fooshee Pass Campground
Beautiful and well maintained!
Ample space, gorgeous views of the lake, and super friendly staff. We stayed in space 19. It is sized for a smaller rig which was perfect for us. We got to watch fish jump and a crane fishing in the morning. Only caught small fish, but the kids had a blast swimming. The lake is shallow with a slow grade which was perfect for our young children. Everyone was friendly and respectful. The bathrooms were clean and it was a nice bonus to have a no-charge shower available for tent camping.
- MMichelle P.Traveler
Greeter Falls Campground
Peaceful forest
Excellent instructions, easy to find my site. Trees so can add my tarp for possible rain. Restful sleep. Parked by my deluxe primitive site. It comes with hot shower and flush toilet. Porta potties close by lit with fairy lights at night. I was impressed as they were clean. Self check in. I saw a deer on the way to the bathroom. Appreciate the trash cans, water and electricity. Close to gas, food. I went to Coalmont. The Mexican food was authentic. Amazing.
- Mary D.Traveler
Hornsby Hollow Campground
Beautiful Sites!
The campground was one of the most scenic I've been to. Some of the lakefront spots had their own access to the lake and plenty of trees. The camp host was amazing!
Sarah H.Guide
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Long drive down gravel roads
It took us about 1.5 hours to reach the campground from where the pavement ended. It gets rough in places, but a sedan can do it if it's dry. Once you finally reach the campground, it is nice. Nestled way back in the woods. No power or water hookups. A couple of water hydrates throughout the campground. No alcohol permitted. It is a wildlife management area. There is a host in the campground. Beautiful scenery!
- Sarah H.Guide
Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Blue Hole is neat
Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.
- Sarah H.Guide
Mountain Cove Resort
Full sun all day
This campground is side by side hook ups. Not a tree one in the site area. Beautiful view of the mountain. We did not stay the night.
- Sarah H.Guide
Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Our favorite local campground
The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.
- JJenTraveler
Coosawattee River Resort
Not open to public
I called and was told this is a membership ONLY campground resort! Please delete this resort
- DDavid S.Scout
411 River Rest Campground
Beautiful and peaceful
We just finished our third RV trip at 411 River Rest CG—which was our seventh trip there over the past few years. The campground is pretty and extremely well maintained. The Coosawattee River is beautiful, as are the big trees that are a part of the facility. The exceptionally large and tall sycamores are particularly nice! The owners are friendly and they’re involved on a daily basis with the operations. We already have two trips scheduled for 411 RR CG for next year!
American E.Scout
Ridgeway
Campground Closed
The campground road access continues to be closed as of July 10, 2024.
- BBob P.Guide
Jacks River Fields Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Horse camp on one side and creekside camping on the other.
Well kept and clean. I was there on Wednesday and no one was there. Please be kind and do not leave trash behind.
- BBob P.Guide
Tumbling Creek Campground
Nice camping spots on the creek.
Great open lake for small fishing boats and plenty of campsites.
Guide to Apison
Tent camping near Apison, Tennessee offers a variety of scenic locations for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from primitive sites to more developed campgrounds, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- The Big Frog Area provides a secluded experience with no facilities, perfect for those seeking a true back-to-nature adventure.
- At the Davis Pond Campsite, campers can enjoy picnic tables and a pit toilet, making it a more comfortable option while still being close to nature.
- The Cherokee National Forest Chilhowee Campground features reservable sites with access to drinking water and a sanitary dump, ideal for group camping.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20
- Camping at the Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA) is free, making it a budget-friendly choice for those looking to explore the area.
- The Outdoor Adventure Rafting Campground offers a great camping experience with amenities for around $20, perfect for those wanting to combine camping with rafting activities.
- The Lockhart's Arch Shelter is a free option for hikers looking for a cozy spot to rest after a day on the trail.
Tent campers should check out the scenic views
- The Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground offers a unique historical backdrop with beautiful landscapes, perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike.
- The Hickory Creek Trail Backcountry Campground is nestled along a stream, providing a serene environment for those seeking tranquility in nature.
- The Sale Creek RV Park and Boat Ramp is a hidden treasure, offering peaceful surroundings and beautiful views, ideal for a relaxing getaway.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Apison, TN is Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 31 reviews.
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