Campgrounds near Crab Orchard are located in Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau region at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with moderate summer temperatures averaging in the mid-80s and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing from December through February. Most rv campgrounds near Crab Orchard remain accessible year-round, though some seasonal closures occur during winter months.
What to do
Fishing access: Caney Creek RV Resort provides direct water access with boat docks and a fishing pier. "Seems to be a lot of permanent or seasonal campers here. Amenities are nice, there is a pool and pavilion, paved walking trails, shuffle board, basketball court, and boat docks and fishing pier," notes one visitor.
Kid-friendly amenities: Paradise on the Mountain RV Park features playground facilities for children. "This place is new and well taken care of. The kids playground is great. The bathhouse is amazing!! Rumor says there is possibly a splash pad coming soon," reports a camper.
Swimming options: Several RV campgrounds near Crab Orchard feature swimming facilities. A visitor to Deer Run RV Resort mentions "a beautiful lake with benches to sit on and a nice walk way," while another camper at Caney Creek notes "outdoor pool with a kids pool."
What campers like
Cleanliness standards: Deer Run RV Resort maintains high standards for facilities. One camper states, "Very friendly owners of this campground. Well stocked fishing lake. Reasonably priced. Well taken care of. Level camp sites with plenty of room for larger campers."
Convenient highway access: Overnite RV Park provides easy interstate access without excessive noise. A reviewer explains, "Perfect for what their name implies. An overnight stay on your travels. Many of the rest campgrounds are right off the freeway with lot's of road noise. Overnite is 1 mile off I-75 and very quiet at night."
Pet accommodations: Several parks accommodate travelers with pets. Paradise on the Mountain RV Park offers dedicated pet areas according to one guest: "We are a week into a month long stay and I can't say enough great things about this park. There is a great dog trail and a fenced dog run. Close to the interstate, but not too noisy."
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared for potentially uneven sites at some facilities. A camper at Deer Run RV Resort reports, "We just stayed over night. Our site was very un-level and could not get the camper to auto level."
Seasonal facility closures: Some amenities close during winter months. A Deer Run visitor notes, "We were next to the lake and enjoyed the view. There was a close bath house, but they still had it closed for winter so it was a little drive to the other side of the lake to the other one."
Space constraints: Site dimensions vary significantly between campgrounds. Regarding Overnite RV Park, one camper advises, "I'd give this five stars if the sites were a little bigger. We had one hell of a time getting out in the morning. Wound up having to wake the guy next door up to move his car."
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Several Crab Orchard area campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. At Paradise on the Mountain RV Park, a visitor notes, "There is an adorable playground for the kids. This is a nice family campground & was very quiet. Well lit at night for anyone needing to venture over to the bathrooms as well."
Recreational variety: Facilities often include multiple activity options. At Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina, a camper lists amenities: "Basketball, corn hole, horse shoe, bath house. Everything is well kept and very clean."
Proximity to attractions: Location allows access to regional destinations. A camper at Paradise on the Mountain RV Park shares, "Just under 2 hours from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. It rests at the base of the Great Smokey Mountains."
Tips from RVers
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet access varies significantly between campgrounds. A Spring Lake RV Resort visitor reports, "They had wifi and cable TV that was available," while at Paradise on the Mountain RV Park, another notes, "The WiFi is free and excellent."
Power supply issues: Electrical service reliability varies by location and site. One camper at Deer Run RV Resort experienced challenges: "We put our surge protector on and the power at the site kept shorting out. We managed to get slides out then it shorted out."
Hookup placement: Site layouts differ between parks and can present challenges. At Caney Creek, a visitor notes, "Spots are a little tight but concrete and pretty level. At our particular sight the sewer was toward the front of the sight but I had enough hose to get to it."
