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Best Tent Camping near Church Hill, TN

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The forested mountains surrounding Church Hill, Tennessee offer several tent camping options within a 30-mile radius. Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground, located southwest of Church Hill, provides dedicated tent campsites with well-maintained facilities. Old Forge Recreation Area in Greeneville offers primitive tent-only camping from April through October. For those seeking walk-in tent sites, Busted Pipe Campground provides hike-in access with minimal amenities. Bellebrook Acres, approximately 15 miles east of Church Hill, features ten tent sites with basic facilities including toilets and picnic tables.

Most tent campgrounds in the region feature dirt or gravel pads with varying levels of site preparation. Primitive tent camping areas typically provide fire rings but limited additional amenities. Campers should bring their own water at Old Forge Recreation Area, as drinking water is not available on-site. Toilet facilities range from vault toilets at public recreation areas to maintained bathrooms at private campgrounds. Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground offers more amenities for tent campers, including drinking water, showers, and toilets. Seasonal considerations include potential closures at Old Forge Recreation Area outside the April to October operating season.

Tent campers frequently report enjoying the natural surroundings and relative seclusion at these locations. According to reviews, Old Forge Recreation Area provides "very wooded and private large campsites" with a "babbling creek" nearby, making it ideal for tent-only camping. Sites at Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground feature "nice flat spaces for tents, and many are near little creeks which provide a nice background ambiance." The campground is noted for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Backcountry tent camping opportunities can also be found in the surrounding national forest lands, though these require more preparation and self-sufficiency. Most tent campsites in the region provide good access to hiking trails and water features, making them suitable bases for outdoor activities.

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  • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 30, 2020

    Little Stony Creek Road Dispersed Area

    Beautiful & Free but Lots of Road Noise

    Just on the edge of Watauga Lake sits this free dispersed camping area that is perfect for tent camping only. This is a park outside the gate and walk your gear in type of place, some bring your IKEA bags or a wagon. Opportunities for fishing and boating are abundant. Most of campsites are large, very shaded, and have at least one fire ring. A handful of sites have direct water access, and are more private. 

    There is no drinking water, picnic tables, or even pit toilet, so come prepared. The only major problem is that folks tend to leave a ton of trash around, so we spent about an hour cleaning the entire campground. Please Leave No Trace! Also, we would not recommend camping here on a busy weekend because the road is very close and the trucks are very loud! 

    The nearest town is Butler, which is small but offers the basics such as groceries and gas.

  • P
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Kingdom Come State Park Campground

    Quiet, beautiful views

    This campground in the Kingdom Come State Park has about 6 or 7 sites, and they are primitive with no running water, but good pads, picnic tables, food hangers, shade from trees, and fire rings. There are men's and women's bathrooms, with running water in the sinks, but no water faucets as in other camps, and no showers. I've camped there twice and only saw one other camper. It is very quiet and remote. The views from the outlooks at the top of the road are amazing. There is a lake for swimming, and plenty of trails. Bugs are minimal.

  • S
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Kingdom Come State Park Campground

    Lovely quiet, small tent campground

    Kingdom Come State Park is a little jewel in southeastern Kentucky! There are 6 tent sites (7 if they allow you to reserve the one next to the duck pond), each with a gravel drive, mulch tent pad big enough for two smallish tents, fire ring, and picnic table. The nearby shelter house provides restrooms and trash cans. The local ranger was most helpful in providing firewood (free!) and offering to bring us water to wash up with or for drinking (there is a water fountain across from the CG, but it wasn't turned on and there is running water in the restrooms). The area is known for bear activity, but we saw none. The surrounding mountains provide many short hikes that can be easily strung together to make for a longer trek if desired. We look forward to camping there again!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park

    Primitive at its finest

    Booked a 3 night stay over the weekend and had the primitive camping area to ourselves. 5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box. Then there is a very large, communal fire pit, and an open but covered shelter with picnic tables and an outlet to charge your tech things. Water spigot at top, a little walk, uphill, for water. The camp store people said they are unable to use spigot nearby common shelter because it’s no good. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Glad we brought our large bladder so we weren’t constantly going up and down the hill for water. Camp store with some basics at entrance, and person on golf cart drives around checking on things. Trash dumpster, up the hill just past water spigot. Couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful place, especially for the price, $15/night. Took advantage of some of the hiking trails, which were well maintained and marked. Also, went and checked out the natural tunnel via chairlift. The other two campgrounds looked nice, with big, fancy bathhouses. And the cabins, wow, fancy! Hooray for Virginia State Parks!!

  • H
    Aug. 10, 2020

    Rocky Bluff Campground — National Forests In North Carolina

    We Will Be Back!

    The location is absolutely stellar. Less than 10 minutes into downtown Hot Springs with a hardware store, outdoor outfitters, gas station, two bar/restaurants, and of course lots of hiking. Just over 30 minutes away from the Max Patch trailhead.

    We stayed at spot #4 for one night. I thought the fire pit for spot #4 and the tent pad for spot #3 were a little close. Other than that, the sites were spaced out well.

    There were no electrical outlets available at this campground, not even one in the bathroom. Bathrooms have flush toilets but no showers.

    I used the reservation.gov website to reserve the site and paid $23 - $15 for the site and a $8 reservation fee. There is a lock box for walk ins and the fee is $15 per night.

    I had spotty cell phone service with AT&T - I had two bars the site and was able to make a call. I lost service when walking around the campground.

    This is a well-maintained, no-frills campground which is the perfect base camp for exploring the area!

  • Susan E.
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    What luck!

    I’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting. Mindful of my budget I learned to ask for a tent site with no electricity, no water, just toilets and showers. The young man who helped me observed I was alone and put me in a small cabin for no additional charge. Just outside the cabin was a bonfire of old wood from construction debris. I was super stoked to get this deal. I spent lots of time stoking that fire and sitting outdoors watching the evening arrive. If you’re anywhere near the area do stop in and enjoy a quiet and lovely night. You can even pet the horses nearby.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Baileyton KOA Holiday

    Country Time

    Sites: 60 Pull thrus 

    RV-Tent-Cabins 15-30-50 amp service 

    Hot showers, pool, pets allowed, toilets, laundry, small grocery store This is only of couple of miles off I40 in the rolling hills of Tennessee, very quiet and well maintained. Sites ae a bit close together but not on top of each other. Gravel pads, fire rings, picnic table, trash. Beautiful green space and dog walk area. Enjoy the hiking. 

    LNT 

    Travel safe

  • Kelsey G.
    Jun. 7, 2019

    French Broad River Campground - Permanently Closed

    Riverside Urban Camping

    This campground is minutes from Asheville, offering all urban amenities like nearby grocery, Starbucks, etc for last minute errands.

    You share the campground with permanent residents, RV's, and primitive campers. Campsites are relatively flat but a little gravely. Sites are pretty close together but each one has a fire ring and picnic table.

    You can't get any close to the water, being right on the French Broad River. Sling up a hammock for serious relaxation. 

    We enjoyed this campground as a large group and rented out 4 adjacent sites. Dogs are welcome. Firewood can be purchased, but we never saw anyone in the office so I would suggest bringing your own.

    Bathrooms are at the front of the park, a 10-minute walk from the primitive sites. Bathrooms are not spotless, but they do the trick.

  • Rachael H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Hot Springs Campground

    My favorite place

    Across the road from the “resort and spa” that houses the rent-by-the-hour hot spring hot tubs. Situated along the beautiful French Broad River. They offer cabins (primitive to full amenities), RV sites, tent sites with electric, tent sites without and primitive tent sites way at the beach with no tables or fire rings. Plenty of shade and trees. Bath houses. The campground is now gated. The AT runs right in front of it as it passes through the adorable little town. There is a little outdoor outfitter, a couple restaurants... beautiful hikes which ever direction you go.

Guide to Church Hill

Tent campsites near Church Hill, Tennessee sit at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 3,500 feet in the surrounding Appalachian foothills. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter nights often dropping below freezing. Most camping areas feature dense hardwood forests with occasional mountain laurel and rhododendron thickets bordering small streams.

What to do

Whitewater rafting excursions: Launch directly from USA Raft Adventure Resort where campers report "great sites right by the river" and excellent guides. According to one reviewer, "We whitewater rafted, the guides were excellent and it was an awesome trip."

Hot mineral soaks: Drive approximately 55 miles to access natural hot springs near Hot Springs Campground. Campers note the "spa with hot spring hot tubs across the street" from the campground. One reviewer mentions you can "play on the French broad river and then take a soak in the hot mineral tubs!"

Fishing for trout: The stocked lake at Kingdom Come State Park Campground offers regular fishing opportunities. A camper states the park has "a small lake which is regularly stocked with Trout, Bass, Blue Gill, Sunfish, and a few others" just a short walk from campsites.

What campers like

Natural water features: The sound of flowing water enhances many camping spots in the region. At Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground, sites feature "nice flat spaces for tents, and many are near little creeks which provide a nice background ambiance." Another camper mentions waking up to "the awesome sounds of nature" near a "small babbling creek."

Secluded camping options: Some areas offer more remote experiences away from crowds. At Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost, visitors experience "very secluded and peaceful camping" with "great views" from hilltop fire rings.

Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention facility maintenance as a key factor. One reviewer described Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground as "a cleaner, more beautiful campground" with "spotless" bathhouses and a convenient "dishwashing station (with hot water!)."

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Some campgrounds operate only during warmer months. High Knob Campground in Jefferson National Forest runs from May 15 to September 15, though one camper reported finding "road closed unfortunately. Not information posted."

Bear safety requirements: Several campgrounds require proper food storage. Kingdom Come State Park provides "a pole for stashing your food away from bears" at each site, and campers are advised to "take the warnings seriously and follow the instructions."

Limited privacy at some locations: Campsite spacing varies significantly. At USA Raft Adventure Resort, one camper noted "the campsites are on top of each other. If your looking for privacy, this isn't the place."

Tips for camping with families

Dishwashing conveniences: Look for campgrounds with dedicated washing stations. Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground offers a dishwashing area with hot water that parents find "especially convenient" when camping with children.

Firewood availability: Many sites provide wood on-site. At Kingdom Come State Park, "everyday a ranger will come by and keep you stocked with wood. It's included with the price of camping."

Noise considerations: Choose locations based on desired atmosphere. Bellebrook Acres offers ten tent sites with basic facilities in a quieter setting, while Blackberry Blossom is described as having "NO traffic noises" providing "a wonderful place to get away to some quiet and decompress."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup options: Most tent-focused campgrounds offer minimal RV accommodations. Hot Springs Campground has "only 3 fifty amp full hook up sites" but "lots of 30 amp" options available, according to one RVer.

Steep access roads: Some campgrounds require careful navigation. At Kingdom Come State Park, the "road in from Cumberland is STEEP!" though one reviewer managed with "a mini van pulling a scamp."

Site size restrictions: Many locations cannot accommodate larger rigs. USA Raft Adventure Resort accommodates smaller RVs but doesn't allow big rigs, while most primitive tent campgrounds have no RV facilities at all.

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