Top Tent Camping near Dickson, TN

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Best Tent Sites Near Dickson, TN (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bells Bend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bells Bend Park
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    1.

    Bells Bend Park

    3 Reviews
    20 Photos
    65 Saves
    Pegram, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 - $11 / night

  1. 2.

    Whooping Crane Farm

    2 Reviews
    24 Photos
    49 Saves
    Ashland City, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Stewart State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Stewart State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Stewart State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Stewart State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Stewart State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Stewart State Forest

    3.

    Stewart State Forest

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    10 Saves
    Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee

    STEWART STATE FOREST This Forest is located in northwestern Tenn-essee, in south-central Stewart County. State Highway 49 was an old rail bed that connected iron furnaces, that now bisects the forest. It is south of the western boundary of the Cross Creek National Wildlife Refuge. The Forest was acquired from a larger tract of land that was the Leech Estate, it became State land in 1933 in lieu of taxes. In 1935 governor McAllister declared it a state forest. There also are many sites of historic or cultural interest on the forest, including hundreds of areas where charcoal was produced, an iron ore pit, and several old house sites and stills. There are also several small areas where prairie grasses have been established. The 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell Military Reservation utilizes the forest on a renewable permit basis for training purposes on a biannual basis. Hunting has been a traditional use of the forest. Other recreational activities on the forest include hiking and some mountain biking. A large proportion of the forest has received salvage cutting due to blow down of older age class stands in 1983, 1991, and 2000. Approximately 96% is in hardwoods and only about 3% is in pine. The dominant hardwood type is oak/hickory and is generally even aged (70-95 years) containing mostly mature to over-mature hardwood.

    • Tents
    • Group
    • Firewood Available
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Hunter State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Hunter State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Hunter State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Hunter State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Hunter State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Hunter State Park Campground

    4.

    Long Hunter State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    59 Photos
    122 Saves
    J Percy Priest Lake, Tennessee

    Backcountry Camping- Reservation Required

    Long Hunter has 2 primitive campsites for tent camping only, each site has a designated fire ring. Both sites are wooded, offering shade, they are located on the shoreline of J.Percy Priest Lake.

    A 6-mile hike is required to reach the sites, beginning at the parking lot, using the Day Loop/Volunteer Trailhead. Backpacking equipment is strongly suggested. There is no running water, electricity, restrooms or heated showers available. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in. The campsites are open year-round. Campsite capacity ranges from 8-10 persons. What to Know Before You Go

    Reservations are required for ALL backcountry camping.
    Your reservation receipt is your permit.
    A copy of the camping receipt MUST on your person, during your overnight stay. 
    A copy of the camping receipt or a piece of paper with the name associated with the reservation MUST be placed in the dash of each vehicle that is to be parked overnight at the trail head.
    No hiking on trails after dark. Please allow enough time to reach your destination in daylight.
    The last permit issued will be 2-3 hours before sunset

    Pet Policy

    Leashed pets are allowed on this site.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Campground Road Backcountry Shelter #2 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Campground Road Backcountry Shelter #2 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

    5.

    Campground Road Backcountry Shelter #2 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    Eva, Tennessee

    This primitive site has a beautiful view of the lake. From the Pilot Knob trailhead, this shelter is approximately 4 miles. It sits atop the ridges of the Campground Road Trail, overlooking Kentucky Lake. There is no water available. You should pack in what you need. The shelter is fully enclosed and provides ample room for two hikers and gear. The shelter is 8'x10'. Please call visitor center for additional details. Coordinates listed here are for the entrance to the park.

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      Chester Hollow Backcountry Shelter #1 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

      1 Review
      Eva, Tennessee

      Located on the Chester Hollow Trail, this shelter sits atop a very steep hill. The trail elevation rises 150 feet in under one-quarter of a mile. Consult with a ranger if you are not confident of your ability to complete such an ascent. Water may be filtered from the creek at the base of the hill on which the shelter is located, but it is highly recommended to pack in your own. There is a fire ring. The distance to the shelter is 2.95 miles. There is room for two tents and an eight person limit. Please call visitor center for additional details. Coordinates listed here are for the entrance to the park.

      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

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      Red Rock Trail Backcountry Shelter — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

      1 Review
      10 Photos
      Eva, Tennessee

      It is 4.50-miles to this shelter from the Pilot Knob trailhead. The nearest creek is 5/8th of a mile away. It is highly recommended to pack in your water. There is a fire ring. There is a 14 person limit and room for five tents. Please call visitor center for additional details. Coordinates listed here are for the entrance to the park.

      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Campground Road Backcountry Shelter #1 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Campground Road Backcountry Shelter #1 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

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      Campground Road Backcountry Shelter #1 — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      Eva, Tennessee

      This primitive site has a beautiful view of the lake. From the Pilot Knob trailhead, this shelter is approximately 3.75 miles. It sits atop the ridges of the Campground Road Trail, overlooking Kentucky Lake. There is no water available. You should pack in what you need. The shelter is fully enclosed and provides ample room for two hikers and gear. The shelter is 8'x10'. Please call visitor center for additional details. Coordinates listed here are for the entrance to the park.

      • Reservable
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground

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      Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground

      3 Reviews
      12 Photos
      46 Saves
      Bumpus Mills, Tennessee
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Trash

      $10 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Southport Saltpeter Cave
      Camper-submitted photo from Southport Saltpeter Cave
      Camper-submitted photo from Southport Saltpeter Cave
      Camper-submitted photo from Southport Saltpeter Cave

      10.

      Southport Saltpeter Cave

      2 Reviews
      4 Photos
      68 Saves
      Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $10 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Dickson

    524 Reviews of 20 Dickson Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Tanbark Campground
      September 7, 2024

      Tanbark Campground

      Very Nice Overnight Stay

      We stayed one night. It was very nice. Cash or check only. Veteran and other discounts. Inexpensive. Check in after 12:00 Check out 11:00. Pull through full hookup 30/50A service. Fast friendly check in. Some sites gravel, some asphalt. Older building for restrooms and laundry, but meticulously maintained. Level enough that I didn't unhook, just lowered jacks for stabilization. I don't see where the complaints about space come from. All of the tight spaces are taken by full time residents. We had more than enough room for a 36' 5th wheel with 3 slideouts, a cargo carrier on the back, tow vehicle (which I didn't have to unhook) and a second vehicle. We could have fit another car if needed. The person behind us parked his truck between his rig and ours. In front was a fire ring on a 12' wide patch of grass. There are full time residents here, but most of the rigs look a lot nicer than other places we've seen. Beautiful area. Was surprised how low the road noise is being so close to an interstate. We wouldn't even hear it if our door was shut. Very quiet. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for recognizing veterans and offering a discount.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Paris Landing State Park Campground
      August 31, 2024

      Paris Landing State Park Campground

      Close to marina

      Close to the marina it's a hard walk uphill both ways to the bathroom but they are very nice and well kept. Big open areas for children to play overall very good state park campground

    • Camper-submitted photo from Two Rivers Campground
      August 17, 2024

      Two Rivers Campground

      Expensive and loud

      • nice staff

      • restrooms o.k.

      • over 90 Dollars with 3 Kids 🫣

      • loud (near the street).

      Not our place, but good to explore the city with a cheap Shuttle to downtown.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground
      June 28, 2024

      Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Piney Campground

      Beautiful Modern Campground with lots of activities

      Piney Campground is part of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It is wildly popular among locals and travelers alike. Lots to do for kids - bike paths, basketball court, multiple playgrounds, etc. Beautiful views of Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River, nice campground store.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lock A
      June 20, 2024

      Lock A

      “Best Value”

      Senior Pass $12/night. Wide, level campsite on the water. Very nice and well kept. Great Starlink access.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Nashville KOA
      June 15, 2024

      Nashville KOA

      Very bad, costly experience

      Ugh, I hate to write bad reviews...but this was, to us, such a bad experience, from what I call deceptive pricing, to location within camp, no signage/direction locators, crowding, safety issues, and more. 1) Our"delux" cabin was located/surrounded in a row filled with BIG RVs. 2) There was no signage/location indicators at the dark row corners or roads within park. It is even hard to identify what are actually road at night so finding it at night amongst the HUGH RVs was horrific! 3) There was no sidewalks or places to walk except on the one lane roads...this is unsafe for kids, especially if you have to go out at night. 4) The"Deluxe" cabin is small, but tha bathtub is REALLY small. More of a small kids tub. 5) Air conditioner is across from foot of bed. The grid on the front of ours was broken, so the air came straight at us on bed, made the bed sheets feel moist and uncomfortable to sleep on. 6) Sun shines in from window above tub into room blinding you, we had to stuff a towel over it. 7) Crowding. Spaces are small, so there are BIG RVs boxing you in everywhere. 8) Floor tiles are warped on edges, you can tell animals have went to the bathroom on them. 9) Floor was dirty (room itself was clean and looked good and so was the bed sheets) 10) Pricing, to me, was deceptive, see my receipt. In making the reservation online, I put 2 adults and 2 pets. It came up$182.69 as a total and I paid that. There is a note that other charges for"additional" adults, pets, etc may apply. It says"additional" not that they don't charge you for your pets until you get there.  So I had to pay an additional $58...making my total for the night almost $250.  Would never stay again!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Two Rivers Campground
      June 12, 2024

      Two Rivers Campground

      Nice place!

      Only negative is you must bring your own fireplace and it must be raised off the ground. Parking with our truck and trailer was a little awkward, we were a little too long for the spot we were in and the person next to us had the same issue. The staff was super friendly and everything was well kept. Everything else was pretty much everything you’d expect from an rv park. There’s a $10 round trip shuttle that takes you to downtown Nashville from the campground parking lot which is super convenient!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Bumpus Mills
      June 11, 2024

      Bumpus Mills

      An Okay Campground

      If you want a small affordable campground this is your place. The shower house could use for some regular cleaning. I’m not sure it was cleaned at all the time we were there. Not much to do in the area but fish unless you really want to explore outside of the campground.

      I learned after our time there our site is the worst with bugs. I thought the bugs were just extra because it had rained a lot but a friend told me to never book that site bc the bugs are always backs there. Our site also gets all the rain drained from the upper site. When we checked in the host did prepare us our site would flood for a few areas since rain was expected.

      The sunsets were fabulous!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
      June 1, 2024

      Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

      Pretty park with Excellent staff

      For a State Park, Montgomery Bell is pretty great. We had a decent sized level site with large trees and a view to the creek. We walked a couple of the trails through the woods which were perfect after a long drive. The bathroom/showers were clean and the water was hot. A strong storm came up suddenly and the staff came by to check on every camper to make sure we were all inside and safe. After the storm passed, they came by again checking on every camper. The power went out for two hours, and the staff came by once more to keep us informed. The park is beautiful, but it's the super competent staff earned the excellent rating I gave this park.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Nashville KOA
      May 1, 2024

      Nashville KOA

      Great location

      Awesome KOA campground, well located with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Campground is clean with tons of amenities, great pool, playgrounds, etc. We stayed in campsite and my elderly parents stayed in cabin, which worked out great. Would definitely return

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Ole RV Resort & Market
      April 19, 2024

      Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

      Great First Experience

      I’m in Nashville frequently due to work. First time traveling with the camper, and chose this place after seeing it a few times. They were great. Clean report and nice people.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Henry Horton State Park Campground
      April 18, 2024

      Henry Horton State Park Campground

      Highly recommend primitive camping

      Stayed with our van in the primitive sites here and had a great time! Very affordable and not many other campers (but if the group camp sites are booked I’d go elsewhere, they’re very close). The bathroom is super far away, but there was a portable potty for a few days until they inexplicably took it away. If you have a camping bathroom setup and are comfy going to get water if needed, it’s a great value and gives you want more privacy.

      Also the showers here are the best I’ve ever experienced at a campground. They have signs saying you can shower for $5 even if you don’t camp here.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Primitive Campground — Mousetail Landing State Park
      April 14, 2024

      Spring Creek Primitive Campground — Mousetail Landing State Park

      Nice sites, kinda crowded and pricey

      The sites themselves here are really nice, but they’re very close together so you only get privacy when it’s empty. Bathhouse currently closed indefinitely for repairs but they’re still charging full price, looks like it does have laundry when it opens. Campground is on top of a big hill so hard to get to anything else in the park without driving.

      Decent cell service, if you ask rangers will bring firewood to your site for $8/bundle.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 — Natchez Trace Parkway
      March 19, 2024

      Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 — Natchez Trace Parkway

      Correct Location of Merimwether Lewis Campground

      This is pinned wrong on Dyrt. If you clicked Waze directions on the other pin and you’re heading down Jennie Smith road, you’re heading the wrong way.

      Sites a little closer than I like and no showers, but the ride in was beautiful and it’s free. Good place for a stopover.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Nashville KOA
      March 14, 2024

      Nashville KOA

      Nice But Pricey

      In KOA’s classification system, this campground is classified as a “resort”. With that comes a high price tag. Our pull through patio site was $120/nt, and that was during early spring time. Is it worth it? Maybe during the summer as the pool is quite nice and there are plenty of activities. And of course the close proximity to Opryland and also downtown Nashville comes with a price. For our recent stay the price seemed a bit high for what we got. But still it’s a nice place and if you want to visit Nashville this will probably work fine for you.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Two Rivers Campground
      March 5, 2024

      Two Rivers Campground

      Nice stop close to opry area

      Friendly, well kept rv park. Highway noise is really bad but there’s not anything they can do about that. Close by restaurants and Camping World for any needed supplies. Front desk is very friendly and happy to help with planning things to do.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pinewood Canoe & Camp LLC
      February 23, 2024

      Pinewood Canoe & Camp LLC

      Beautiful spot

      On the gorgeous Piney River! Tent camping and RV spots. Gets busy during holiday weekend and middle of summer but still a great place and worth a visit! Also a kayak rental company so you can camp and float the river.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Loretta Lynn's Ranch
      February 23, 2024

      Loretta Lynn's Ranch

      Lots of options

      I love Loretta Lynn's! Lots of options for all types of camping. They have equestrian spots, RV spots, tent spots, and cabins for rent. Plus so much to do on the property! Can get busy on holiday weekends when the weather is nice or if they are doing any events there! Otherwise you can easily find a spot here!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
      November 19, 2023

      Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

      Needs TLC

      The campground is quite large with lots of things to explore. A lot of the roads, especially around the campsites were in need of repair. I had full hookup with 30 amp service, though not all of the sites have sewer. All of the lakeside sites are taken up by resident campers (of which there are a lot). I had absolutely no cell service through Verizon and my T-Mobile 5g internet had no reception either (even with a booster). Luckily, I was able to rely on my Starlink. A lot of the buildings looked like they had seen better days, but were maintained as well as they could be. Staff were nice and pleasant. Meriwether Lewis death/gravesite was nearby and interesting to check out. Not a whole lot else to do in the area. There is a low bridge (11ft) that you need to pass under to get onto the Natchez Trace Parkway. If you can’t fit, you have to take Napier road north several miles. There is a wal-mart in town about 20 or so minutes away.



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