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    Rvino - The Broken Banjo campground features a heated swimming pool and fenced dog park with extra amenities for four-legged visitors. Multiple pet-friendly campgrounds around Manchester, Tennessee accommodate dogs with designated exercise areas and pet waste stations. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park allows leashed pets throughout the campground areas with water and electric hookups available at each site. The shaded sites at Whispering Oaks Campground provide tree cover for pets during hot summer months, though campers note sites are positioned quite close together with neighboring sewer connections sometimes located uncomfortably near picnic tables. Full hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins are available at various campgrounds within a 30-minute drive of Bell Buckle.

    Designated dog parks at several campgrounds provide safe off-leash exercise areas for pets after long travel days. Four Corners Resort features a swimming beach with a convenient dog washing station for after-swim cleanup. Campground staff at Manchester-area sites regularly maintain pet waste stations and trash receptacles throughout the grounds. Hiking trails at Old Stone Fort State Park allow leashed dogs with multiple waterfalls and swimming holes accessible along the paths. Campers report the bathhouse facilities at most pet-friendly campgrounds are clean and well-maintained, though the quality varies between locations. Summer temperatures in Tennessee can become extremely hot for pets, making morning or evening walks more comfortable. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours that help minimize disturbances from barking dogs and other noise.

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      1. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

      4.6(36)16mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Recycling bins were also located near the well lit bathrooms."

      "The campground itself borders the duck river and is absolutely stunning. The hiking trails are well maintained so hiking to the three waterfall's inside the park is a mild hike."

      from $20 - $30 / night

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      2. Henry Horton State Park Campground

      4.2(34)19mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Chapel Hill, just to the north, offers all you might need with a hardware store, Dollar General, walk in clinic and restaurants."

      "Yes, I received several dirty looks for driving on the road toward the tent area.) I parked in the restroom area as the road was completely blocked with children, inner tubes and adults."

      from $10 - $150 / night

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      3. Barton Springs Campground

      3.8(12)12mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents

      "We had so much of our own space & could literally walk right out of our camper & go for a quick swim. We love finding places like this for us & our dog in the summer time."

      "Beach area is clean and away from the main lake. Our campsite was right on the water. Even tough it was full, it was quiet! Staff was super helpful and friendly! We will definitely come back!"

      from $45 - $55 / night

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      4. Cedar Point Campground

      4.4(7)10mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There are 10 campsites that are lakeside six of those having 50 amps. The sites are pulled through with electric and water there is a dump station provided."

      "Quiet and peaceful with beautiful views of Normandy Lake. Fishing, swimming and canoe/kayak rentals available. Friendly staff."

      from $45 - $55 / night

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      5. Rvino - The Broken Banjo

      4.5(17)19mi from Bell Buckle9 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The staff will come around and collect your trash for you (which isn’t necessary but a nice plus!)"

      "It’s near I-24 which makes getting places easy. It will be noisy if you are sound sensitive. It is well maintained. The laundry room is great. You can get anything you need from the store."

      from $32 - $172 / night

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      6. Whispering Oaks Campground

      4.0(4)11mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents

      "I will preface this with the fact that we are very partial to Tennessee. The climate, scenery, the people, all of it. The Park: Long gravel sites, most are pull through."

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      7. Tennessee Hills Campground

      4.0(3)10mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents

      "The best part about having family that lives in Tennessee is being able to go and visit. We do a big family reunion every other year, and we always have our shindig at a campground."

      "I love camping and hiking in the Tennessee area. This campground definitely didn't disappoint. Here are a few things I loved about this campground:

      1. Big campsite spaces! This is always a perk."

      8. Whispering Oaks Campground

      3.8(5)13mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Just stopped for a quick overnight on way to Florida and didn’t want to tackle the delightful downhill plummet of 24 that occurs a bit past this location in the dark."

      from $25 - $50 / night

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      9. Tims Ford State Park Main Campground — Tims Ford State Park

      4.7(16)26mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The best thing about this spot is the lake access for swimming. We stayed at site 37 and the walking trail down to the lake was right next to our site."

      "There are paved paths for miles right there off the campsites. There are other trails as well not paved with but more tugged/traditional trails with bridges and cottonmouths lol be careful."

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      10. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

      4.5(22)29mi from Bell BuckleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It is 8 miles from the state park but it is right on the lake and the other one is not. There is a boat launch right next to the campground too. This campground has mostly shady sites."

      "Some really nice sites on lake and shaded. Inner sites are nice as well and have sewer. Good space between sites. 30 and 50 amp. The old section that was for yearly rental is gone."

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    • @HomegrownRV 😎.
      Oct. 19, 2023

      Rvino - The Broken Banjo

      Relaxing but small spaces

      Pros: The staff are all incredibly friendly. We loved interacting with them (especially Eric!) during our stay. The laundry and bathrooms are very clean and spacious. The staff will come around and collect your trash for you (which isn’t necessary but a nice plus!) The location is directly off the highway and close to stores if you need a late night run for anything. The dog park was cute and offered a lot of extras. The heated pool was nicely taken care of and would be fantastic for the summer season. The camp store had lots of necessities and cute decor plus a dvd rental library and a pizza place onsite!

      Cons: There was a massive cell phone tower within walking distance from our RV. Literally on the property of the RV park behind their utility shed and next to the playground. The highway traffic is quite loud. The campsites are very close together! The playground and fun type amenities in the back of the park weren’t kept up very well it seemed. A lot of the stuff was missing or broken.

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    • d
      Aug. 19, 2019

      Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

      Fun, clean, quiet

      This campground was very convenient for those visiting the Nashville area, its just off the highway and they offer shuttles for a fee to downtown and opryland. The check in process was quick and simple, the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. Our campsite was easy to find and very clean. The shower house was one of the best I've seen mostly because it is air conditioned. The showers are all very private and clean with plenty of room. The waterpark is just steps away, I would suggest not eating food within the park it is over priced and not very tasty, go to the marina restaurant or eat at your campsite. They have a dog park to exercise your dogs and you can't beat the views. I would recommend this campground.

    • Candy H.
      Jul. 17, 2020

      Rvino - The Broken Banjo

      Love this place

      I stayed in spot 8 during the Coronavirus lockdown. The staff is very friendly. It’s near I-24 which makes getting places easy. It will be noisy if you are sound sensitive. It is well maintained. The laundry room is great. You can get anything you need from the store. Perfect pull through sites for a big rig overnight stop. Great sites with picnic table, fire pits for longer stays. Nice pool, sparkling clean restrooms. The dogs loved the dog park. The amenities for kids are great. Highly recommend.

    • 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.

    • J
      Jul. 9, 2022

      Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

      Awesome for families

      This place is great! There is a lake with all sorts of water craft to rent. There is a high water park as part of the complex (separate fee). All sites have full hookups including cable. All roads are paved. All sites are level. There is even a dog park so your 4 legged family members can run free too.

    • deb K.
      Apr. 27, 2022

      Nashville KOA Resort

      Good campground, close to everything

      Site wasnt great and had to level rig a bit. Patio was small and not well kept. Cable and Wi-Fi were great. Amenities also nice. Dog park and laundry were very small. Shuttle to downtown very convenient. Very expensive for gravel site with small patio. Staff all seemed friendly.

    • Jason F.
      May. 1, 2021

      Nashville KOA Resort

      Just as good the second time through

      This was our second time staying here during the pandemic. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and all employees were masked when indoors. We decided to try a back-in spot (R12) along the wall that separates the KOA from the RV campground next door. Nice and quiet, adequate shade during the day, and right next to the dog park! 5 bars of 5Ge on AT&T and the campground WiFi was good enough to get some work done.

      This is without a doubt one of the nicest KOA’s we’ve visited. We would absolutely stay here again.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 2, 2024

      Rvino - The Broken Banjo

      Nicer than before

      We have stopped here several times in the past when it was a KOA. The new owners have fixed it up. The roads are still gravel but in better shape, the pads are nicer, and there is more room between sites. 30/50 amp electric, water & sewer. Lots of trees, there is a big dog park. The pool was closed when we were there. Bathrooms and showers were nice, but dated. Tent sites, cabins. Lots of road noise!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 28, 2022

      Two Rivers Campground

      Great CG in Nashville

      We spent two nights here (May 24-26, 2022). This is a nice, easy access CG with level pull through and back-in gravel sites in Nashville. It is located within a loop of the Cumberland River, between two RV dealer/repair facilities and surrounded by two RV CGs- it’s a busy area. There are a number of activities available: live music, swimming pool, recreation hall, playground and dog park. We did not make use of the laundry, bathrooms or showers. It is a great base camp to visit the Nashville (Grand Ole Opry) area. The WiFi was great as was cell phone reception. The cable TV worked well. We would stay here again.

    Guide to Bell Buckle

    Camping near Bell Buckle, Tennessee centers on the foothills of the Highland Rim, with elevations ranging from 800-1100 feet. The region features a humid subtropical climate with distinct seasons, creating ideal camping conditions from April through October. The Duck River watershed provides water recreation opportunities at several campgrounds within a 30-minute drive.

    What to do

    Waterfall hiking: 3-mile trail system at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park connects visitors to multiple cascades along the Duck River. "One of the many things that brought us to the park is the waterfalls, I am a huge waterfall fan and love to take lots of pics and this place is perfect," notes Robin M.

    Kayaking at Normandy Lake: Access the water directly from several campsites at Cedar Point Campground. Michael T. reports, "Awesome sites right on the water, we brought our kayaks and were able to launch directly from the campsite. Nice firepits with grill grates attached."

    History exploration: The Archaeological Park at Old Stone Fort preserves 2,000-year-old Native American ceremonial grounds with interpretive displays. "This is a pretty cool place if you like history and waterfalls. It isn't very big and the hike around the stone fort isn't very long but it is interesting," shares Alicia B.

    What campers like

    Shaded camping areas: The mature tree canopy at Whispering Oaks Campground provides relief during hot summer months. Steve H. commented, "Peaceful and not too buggy. Super friendly people."

    Swimming opportunities: Several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas for cooling off. The Cedar Point Campground includes "a decent swimming beach with sand," according to Michael T.

    Private waterfront access: Many sites at Fairview Campground allow direct lake access from your campsite. "Great campground on the water and spacious sites. Water access at your campsite to swim or kayak," reports Clinton N.

    What you should know

    Campsite spacing varies significantly: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. At Whispering Oaks, Maggie C. notes, "The sites are super close together. So close that the sewer connection from your neighbor is practically under your picnic table."

    Weekend reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends and holidays. Some campgrounds hold sites for first-come, first-served campers, but these typically fill by noon on Fridays.

    Seasonal amenities: Pool availability is weather-dependent at many campgrounds. At Henry Horton State Park Campground, a visitor mentioned, "We vistited in the off season (Nov 24) - the bathrooms were clean, the sites were quiet and it was beautiful."

    Highway noise concerns: Some campgrounds near Interstate 24 experience traffic noise. Wayne K. advises that at one campground, "We enjoyed two overnight stays, charging our car as we slept."

    Tips for camping with families

    Beginner-friendly backpacking: Short-distance hike-in sites at Henry Horton State Park offer a taste of backcountry camping without the long trek. Amanda C. explains, "The backcountry campsites are just a short trek from the camp store, the hike itself follows the river."

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