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Edgar Evins State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. Dogs must remain leashed at all times while exploring the park's wooded campsites and trails. The campground features wooden platforms for tent camping that keep pets elevated and dry during Tennessee's frequent rain showers. Full hookup sites accommodate RVs with pets, while the park's cabins also permit dogs with proper registration. The bathhouses remain clean and accessible for campers with pets. Mountain Glen RV Park receives consistently high ratings for its pet-friendly amenities, including a fenced dog park area with plenty of shade trees where dogs can exercise off-leash.
Center Hill Lake offers multiple pet-friendly camping options with varying amenities. Floating Mill Campground provides waterfront sites where dogs can access the shoreline, though boat traffic on the lake can be heavy during peak seasons. Ragland Bottom allows pets at all campsites and cabins with proper supervision. Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet throughout these Corps of Engineers campgrounds. Many sites feature grassy areas ideal for pet exercise, though some campgrounds have numerous stairs that may challenge older dogs or owners carrying pet supplies. Wildlife encounters are possible, so campers should keep pets secured, especially during evening hours. Veterinary services are available in nearby towns like Cookeville and Sparta, approximately 20-30 minutes from most campgrounds.
"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!"
"We stayed on site 6, right next to some stairs that lead to a path to the bathroom/shower facilities."
"This property is clean, quiet, family and pet friendly. Each tent and RV stall has its own picnic table and fire pit, spacing out each stall so it has fair privacy."
"I would stay away from the pull through sites by the bathroom if You prefer privacy."
"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."
"Which means there are different rules then most state parks, one of which is only 2 dogs per site allowed. 2nd the layout is more tent friendly (to me) with walk in sites with some nice views."
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Lots to do here with hiking trails, mountain bike trails, beach, playground, boat launch, and all the lake activities."
"Dog friendly, but not at the swimming area. Overall it was a great place to go. Out of the way quiet and the lake was beautiful."
from $25 - $100 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"one is only 2 dogs allowed in day use/campground) The day use area has a fee which is included in you campground fee if your staying for a few days."
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Our site was right on the creek and very near the beach. We went for an evening swim and we had a picturesque view of the sun setting over the mountains."
"And it was adequate but situated on an inlet with mucky water. We took a walk and found an empty site (45) with breathtaking views. We asked to switch and they were happy to oblige."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Off the beaten path and quiet piece of Tennessee that we needed."
"Woke up to 2 jakes walking through our campsite below our rooftop tent. Property is back away from any houses and extremely peaceful."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Our site was surrounded by trees and felt very private."
"The Tennessee countryside is an enjoyable backdrop to this meandering road trip and you are very close to several other excellent Tennessee SPs."
from $8 - $32 / night
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GuideLots of green grass. The dog park is very well kept. There is a road close by but not a major freeway. It’s one of the quieter KOA’s I have stayed at. Pool is small but very clean. The store is well stocked and you can get hand dipped ice cream.
RangerWe were in primitive site I and it was a perfect spot to camp on a hot day. The sun never touched our tent. They offer kayak rentals and they are good sturdy ones at a reasonable rate. There is no swimming but we enjoyed fishing. They have A honey locus tree on one of the trails which was cool. I had never seen one. They are pet friendly and pets are allowed leashes on all the hiking trails. The animals are not scared of humans or dogs. We had squirrels, birds, deer and turkey join us at our camp site.
GuideWe visited here during the summer. I really enjoyed our stay. A couple of things caught a us by surprise.. 1) The steps down to our campsite. Some of the campsites towards the back of the campground have a good amount of stairs. 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. I’m not sure if it is always like this or because there is a marina near by the campground. We could reach the edge of the lake from our campsite and launched out kayaks from there. The boats made it a little difficult to kayak the lake, but some kayakers towards the front of the campground at the day beach seemed to do okay. There’s a small hiking trail in the park also called the “lost spring trail” not much of a spring to see, but a couple of lookout points. Must not be much traffic through the trail anymore, the lookouts were a little overgrown. Overall the campground was nice, lots of access to the water if you like to fish and some very beautiful views. Pet friendly! Clean!
RangerIt was ok for an overnight spot when all else was full. We went during the rain, lots of pot holes and water puddles everywhere. Mostly full time residents, lots of pets with no real place to walk them. Grass is minimal. Staff was very friendly and helped us out. Would stay again for one night, but not a go to. Little overpriced, but expected as right off interstate and close to major city.
TravelerWas the best state park I’ve stayed at to date! Very safe, quiet/peaceful, family friendly, pet friendly, bath houses were clean, full hookups, pool was clean ($6/person entry fee)
TravelerI'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! All I saw was platforms, and what I considered 'normal' camping sites were labeled 'primitive' sites. I was in total awe. I didn't know how it was going to work with a tent, but my boyfriend showed me that all you need to do is bring nails to hammer down and secure your tent to the wooden platform. Where as I was at first turned off by the platform, there are a few pluses:
-It rains A LOT in Tennessee. When I used to camp up north, we got flooded out during heavy rains, as we were camping directly on the ground. The platform keeps you elevated, so digging a trench around your tent is a non-issue.
-If you get a waterfront site (HIGHLY recommended), the views are gorgeous. I'd say go for the sites in the lower 40s - they're super close to a bathhouse and a few paths that will bring you down to the edge of some gorgeous cliffs, giving you the best view in the site. If you go in the other direction, you'll be looking at a community of house boats, which kinda blew my mind, as clusters of houseboats aren't really a thing up north, either.
-You can comfortably fit two tents on a platform; three is pushing it, but we've seen people pack around four in (which I don't think you're actually supposed to do).
-Something else I've noticed in TN - virtually all camping takes place at State Parks, and Edgar Evans is one of the few that actually offers wooden platforms and primitive sites. Most of them offer concrete platforms for RVs and smaller trailers, making it difficult to camp with a tent.
The sites in the lower 40s also offer more level ground for the fire pits. Some sites have a really steep drop off, which make it difficult to place chairs and sit and relax without being a little wobbly.
There's also a pretty big trail system to explore, and it seems like you might need to set aside an entire day to do the loop in its entirety - we're still planning on doing that! I find that I get more immersed in relaxation mode when I'm there instead of active hiking mode - taking a chair down to the cliffs and sitting by the water with a book makes for some beautiful downtime!
All of this being said, this is our favorite spot! We've come here at least twice, if not three times a year since I've moved down here. The staff is friendly and helpful, the campers are friendly, and there's usually lots of adorable dogs around to pet lol! Definitely love this place!
TravelerThis was our first time at Mountain Glen and we will return! If you are looking for a quiet, clean and beautiful campground, this is the place. Full hook ups, very pet friendly, friendly staff. Giving it ALL the stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ScoutMountain Glen is a hidden gem! If you are traveling through eastern TN or just looking for a place to park your RV for a few weeks or longer of peaceful quiet then you have to stay here. I've stayed in RV parks across 38 states and never found cleaner bathrooms, friendlier customer service, or faster WiFi (and that's important since I work remotely!) than what Mountain Glen RV Park offers. They've also got great water pressure, easy pull-throughs, after-hour check-in options, and a convenient store in case you forgot some essentials. In addition to the great amenities, you'll be greeted by rolling scenic vistas of beautiful countryside, having fishing opportunities, pavilion or indoor meeting room to hang out with friends, playground for the kids, and pet friendly areas for your dogs to enjoy.
Mountain Glen is definitely a must-stay and the best of the best of all the RV parks and campgrounds I've ever stayed at!
RangerBooked two rv sites for this past Labor Day weekend for my wife and I and her sister’s family. Very easy to get to, paved roads. Saw some class C motorhomes in there. I did not check out the entire campground so not sure how big an rv can fit so best to just call.
This campground is a little over a year old. We stayed in Area C (sites 41 & 42) which is considered the Main Campus, has the camp office and bath house there. Our rv sites were gravel, required some leveling, had FHUs. 50/30/20 amp service, water and sewer of course. All worked great, no issues. Site included a trash can, fire pit with affixed grill and a picnic table. My camper is 23 ft long and tow vehicle is an F150. I unhooked and had just enough room to park off to the side in front of my camper. The spots are very spaced so if you don’t have room like that you may be able to park beside the site like my in laws did.
While we didn’t use them, they have an activity room, saw a projector screen in there and a table, they had an area behind the activity room, kind of like an outdoor hangout, lights, fire pit , chairs. Bathhouse is code locked and was clean. They have a fenced in dog park area centrally located in area c, seemed of good size with lots of trees. They have a little sand pit area for kids to play in.
The staff are very friendly. They have a small camp store just down the road from the entrance to the campground. Just past the camp store is the trailhead to the water falls.
Unfortunately my back wasn’t feeling great and my wife recently had surgery on her foot. We did hike back there some. There are 4 waterfalls according to their map. Unfortunately it was pretty dry so there wasn’t much waterfall action. The upper falls was pretty cool. We couldn’t make it to all of the falls.
They do have free wifi available but I can’t speak much on it. The signal for it at my campsite wasn’t very good so I didn’t use it. I have Verizon and had 3 bars and LTE and the data signal was strong for me. Was able to stream, FaceTime, pretty much whatever I wanted. Of course, I’m not sure if it’s like the everywhere in the campground, but where I was it worked great.
Overall, very pleased with our stay and definitely want to come back when we’re doing better to check out all the falls and do some swimming.
Center Hill Lake camping areas offer varied terrain and facilities for all camping preferences near Baxter, Tennessee. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 600-800 feet, with the lake water level fluctuating seasonally by about 15 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F, while spring and fall bring more moderate 50-70°F conditions, ideal for hiking the surrounding woodlands.
Hiking trails with water views: At Rock Island State Park Campground, visitors can access several hiking options. "The only amenities we used were the dump station and restrooms. Restrooms were clean and heated," notes John B. Some trails require water crossings, so prepare accordingly.
Waterfall exploration: Old Mill Camp and General Store positions campers perfectly for waterfall adventures. "The campground is decent although a bit plain in the winter when the trees are bare. But right across the street is Cummins Falls State Park. This park is an amazing find and will blow your mind with the single best swimming hole in the US," says Myke C.
Fishing access: The numerous lake access points allow for excellent fishing opportunities. At COE Cordell Hull Lake, anglers can cast directly from shoreline sites. "Great size sites. Many with waterfront property and others totally wooded," according to Chris Y., who adds that the campground has "its own boat dock and plenty of parking around it."
Platform camping systems: Edgar Evins State Park Campground offers a unique experience with elevated camping platforms. "We love the platform sites that are so spacious and private. Easy access to dump station and bath houses. Almost all sites have view of water," reports Betheny. These platforms keep tents and equipment dry during rain.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathhouses. At Old Mill Camp, the amenities stand out: "Bath house is top notch!! Very clean with separate, personal shower rooms with keypad entry," notes David R.
Lake access: Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake provides direct water entry from many sites. "Excellent campground right on the water. There's a swimming area for campers separate from the day use area. Many sites have their own water access," Clinton N. explains. Sites by the water allow for immediate boat, kayak, or swim access.
Cell service limitations: Several campgrounds have poor or non-existent connectivity. "There is absolutely no cell coverage for any carrier at the campground and about a 30 minute drive in any direction," warns Chris Y. about Salt Lick Creek Campground. Plan communications accordingly.
Terrain challenges: Many sites require navigating stairs or slopes. "Some of the campsites towards the back of the campground have a good amount of stairs. It was okay, but not good for anyone who cannot handle a lot of stairs," mentions Shy-Anne W. about Floating Mill.
Weather preparation: Defeated Creek Campground visitors note temperature fluctuations. "Sunset scenery around mountains is beautiful in evenings. Negatives are no WiFi, no antenna tv. Satellite can even be hard to get in some spots. This is negative only because of bad weather alerts," advises Larry S.
Playgrounds and swimming: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Baxter feature family-specific amenities. "The campground has a day use area, and a playground. Great spot for lake camping!" says Nate H. about Ragland Bottom.
Educational opportunities: Park ranger programs provide learning experiences. "Very informative pontoon boat tour with a Park Ranger. Great lunch at the marina too!" shares Rosa B. about her Edgar Evins experience.
Activity planning: Families should consider proximity to multiple attractions. "We visited in October, nice and warm during the day cool at night perfect for fires in the morning and at night," notes a reviewer at Center Hill Lake, mentioning the perfect conditions for family camping.
Site selection considerations: For RVers seeking pet-friendly camping options near Baxter, campsite layout matters. "Be wary of the speed bumps throughout the campground, they are closely spaced and rather abrupt, take them very slowly. The sites are all elevated platforms due to the steep slope to the lake," advises Ray & Terri F. about their Edgar Evins experience.
Leveling challenges: Many sites require additional equipment. "The sites are tiered and you will get a workout if your walking from one level to the next, which if you need the showerhouse, you will be on certain tiers," Shelly S. warns about Edgar Evins State Park.
Water and electrical access: Most campgrounds offer hookups, but placement varies. "All sites have electricity and water, which was nice and convenient. We don't typically use electricity while we're camping these days, but it's nice to be able to charge the phones," notes Cassandra C. about Defeated Creek.
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