Best Tent Camping near Eidson, TN

Recent Tent Reviews in Eidson

489 Reviews of 43 Eidson Campgrounds

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  Denis O.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Mountain Cove Marina

  Not year round.... Or is it?

  My fiancee and I stayed here for 3 months. It was fine at first. The camp host told us that it was only open til Nov 15th like TVA campgrounds. He actually made it sound like it was a TVA campground. The big rule here that nobody talks about is "live here, but look like you don't live here". Everything went fine until Hurricane Helene hit. It destroyed our campsite. We started the clean up the day after the storm and nothing was said until it still wasn't clean 3 days after the storm .We were working as fast and hard as we could , but it wasn't fast enough for them because they were afraid TVA would find out they all live here year round. He said the camp had changed hands and the new owners were going to be looking over the park and deciding who could stay past the close date of November 15th. We were told to clean it up as fast as we could. I assured him we were working as fast as possible. About this time we got a call and found out my mother had fallen ill and had to leave camp for a few days to go stay with her. We returned to an eviction notice giving us 48 hours to vacate. This was impossible si I contacted the camp host and told him I needed more time and that my mother had been diagnosed with cancer. He seemed to understand and said he'd give us til the 1st to be gone . This gave us an additional 2 weeks or do we thought. A few days later the camp host pulled up obviously drunk and was screaming about the rent needing to be paid. Considering we'd rented a truck, secured a new site, and rented a 2nd storage for everything so we could meet his deadline I we didn't have the money and couldn't pay the rent for the month we were being evicted. I explained that we would pay but since I didn't know what date we were leaving I wouldn't pay him the month in advance like he demands of everyone else who stays here. He got very upset and started texting daily in a very rude manner demanding rent. I read reviews on the place and there were 3 or 4 where people stared that they had to leave and were refused refunds fit the days they dud not stay. Knowing this we were unwilling to pay until we knew how many days we'd be there He said that they would tack on $45 a day if I didn't pay it by the 7th. I tried to explain we would pay when we left but he became verbally abusive and did so on 2 other occasions well before the 1st of the month we'd agreed on. The 2nd time he cussed my fiancee and threw gravel and dust in the air and all over her car while yelling " you tried to f#$k me over just remember that" as though he was coming back with "his boys" to physically put us out by force. We'd been working our asses off attempting to leave the entire time but I guess it wasn't good enough. These people show favorites and treat people differently based on who they want to have there year round. We left and would advise anyone to look elsewhere for a spot to park your RV and camp. There is a right and a wrong way to treat people and our site being a little messed up after a hurricane was enough to make this camp host act very threatening and treat us in a pretty awful way in a very difficult time in our lives. Not the nicest folks we've ever met for sure.

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  A D.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  CLOSED.

  I rode all the way over here from Greeneville to check out the area in order to bring a group of friends camping next weekend.

  BUT the entire campground is closed. When I pulled up to the iron gate and saw the sign, it read "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO VANDALISM AND UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITY"

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  jason

  Scout

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Share the farm

  Nice quiet spot

  Quiet campground with a private pond for fishing.

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  Tripp A.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Closed to Public

  I drove over an hour to get here to find that it is “closed to public for vandalism”. I was very upset by this but obviously nothing I could do. Just wish I knew how to check before driving all the way. But the drive! Woah! So beautiful, I wish there was a way I could find out when it opens back up because I was very much looking forward to camping here.

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  Timothy F.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2024

  Bristol-Kingsport KOA

  This is a very nice campground

  We arrive very late, after all day travels from Florida. My phone had three bars, Verizon 5G ultra wide signal.

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  JAY Y.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 1, 2024

  Copperhead Ridge Glamping & RV Park

  Cancelled my reservation less than a month out.

  Paid in full in 2023 for 2024. Checked in May 2024, all good on reservations, stated looking forward to seeing me in September. August 31, 2024, received an email stating they could not accommodate me for the agreed upon reservation. Tried to call, went straight to voicemail, mailbox full.

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  Laura E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 21, 2024

  Nolichucky Gorge Campground

  Nolichucky gorge campground fun

  My teen daughter and I had a last minute midweek opportunity to go tent camping and they were so accommodating and friendly here. Beautiful riverfront grassy tent sites are serene and peaceful. Highly recommended

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  Perry N.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 11, 2024

  Camp Stonefly

  Beautiful hidden camping/Fishing spot.

  Me and my wife were looking to get away from theater apartment for a couple of days during a remodel. Well we didn't Wana travel to mountains to camp. And by Luck,we found one right basicly in the city close to everything,with great spots and Really great fishing for Trout,as This stream has been on many different Fishing platforms and Program. Is my new favorite spot overtaking the Blue Ridge parkway even.

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  Sarah C.

  Guide

  

  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!!

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  Shawn L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground

  Friendly Forgotten Campground

  We had an excellent time at Davy Crockett Birthplace.  Very clean facilities. Friendly staff and quick check-in.

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  Sara M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2024

  Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

  Nice state park with lots of activities and options

  This is an enjoyable State Park with a lot to offer. The rangers and staff may be the nicest we’ve encountered. They have a full docket of activities, ranger-led hikes, games, crafts and wildlife lectures offered throughout the day. In addition to camping they have a full marina with canoe, kayak and paddle board rentals. It houses an acclaimed mountain bike trail area. Nearby you can golf and ride horses. Cell coverage varies from LTE to 5G all over the park.

   The main camping section was laid out long ago, with older style short sites and water/electric only. Many of the sites are narrow and some have challenging access. Be sure to read site descriptions and check the suggested trailer size- they seriously mean the max size!! Each site has a fire ring, and small grate grill and a picnic table. The sites up on the ridge are probably sized only for tents and Class B units; many are sloped. The newly updated section, Moody Bluff, has FHU and a number of pull-through sites. It only has trees around the edge of one side giving it an open field feeling. 

  The main campground has its own boat ramp for access to the reservoir. The camp store has a small offering of RV accessories and ice for$2.00. The main campground shower units are individual and separate from the bathrooms. There are ADA shower stalls, bathrooms, and ramps. While the bath house is older and could use fresh paint it was meticulously clean all week. 

  We spent a long weekend with several other RV couples. Nearby Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium provides engaging planetarium shows, a herpetarium, wildlife sections with bobcats, foxes, gray wolves, and raptors, as well as hiking trails. Restaurants, grocery stores and big box retail stores are 10 minutes away in Kingsport. 

  Our site(62) was narrow and a little short for our 23’ trailer. We had to park the truck sideways at the entrance. Our stairs opened right on the concrete pad for the table and we had very little room for our chairs. Our group host had enough room on their site(58) that they could erect two shelters for our meals. The forest was right up to our sides and we had lovely birdsong to awaken us every morning. I would definitely return, especially if the larger sites were available.

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  Alex C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 19, 2024

  Cherokee Lake Campground

  Great deal for the money!

  Overall was impressed with the grounds! Well kept, and huge park. Only reason for 4 stars, is no sewer hookup on site. Several Dump stations on grounds, though they are free for guests. Very friendly Park Rangers at the check-in station. 30 amp hookups. Water hookup. Several Lake front spots. Shower and bathroom buildings on site. Several pavilions. Dumpsters, Lots of walking trails. As well as a boat ramp. For $25 a night, with my 28ft pull behind, I was very pleased with my stay! Will come back again!

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  Jeremy B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 14, 2024

  Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground

  Great campground.

  Very well kept campground. Staff were very nice. One of the cleanest parks I have visited. Lots of historical places to visit in the area. Slightly tough to get to, thats why only 4 stars. Don’t let that keep you from visiting.

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  janie B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 10, 2024

  Around Pond RV Park

  July 4th 2024

  Did a couple of days at Around the Pond Campground in Greenville Tennessee.( mtns.) It was a awesome trip with our friends Ronni Herold& Dean. And our new friends we met Nancy Riegelsperger& her husband Herb.Campground was clean and the staff was very friendly.

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  Terri W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2024

  Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

  Clean and efficent

  There are 2 main campgrounds here for rvs and tents. Is it a nice safe place for families. Pets welcome. 30 and up a night with a good security faculty.

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  Jason F.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 3, 2024

  Lakeside Getaway on Douglas

  Great place to be with family

  Very quiet, secluded and private. I have been out there several times and enjoy it every time. Great people and family.

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  Rebecca R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Creek Ridge Camping

  Beautiful waterfall, for sale

  Lovely spot near the hot springs but it's for sale now

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  Richard T.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 13, 2024

  Lakeside Getaway on Douglas

  Great stopover or getaway

  I was passing through on my way north and this was midway. I picked this site because it met my criteria for quick tent camping and has the awesomely easy instant book feature. More of that please!

  The hosts were really great and what they’ve done with the campsite and what they are working on is amazing. The views of the lake were amazing. There is a sitting area and a dock with paddle sport launches. There is a wash house with toilet and sink but no showers yet.

  I was tent camping. There were tents/yurts for rent. A few other tent campers, a full size RV motorhome and a camper van. There was plenty of room and it was peaceful and quiet.

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  kevin K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Thunder Mountain Campground

  Outdated

  Their website is from 2018. They have new owners and have let transit stay there campers look terrible. The place is really went downhill. It used to be really nice. Beware if you have a new camper. Looks like that newest campers like a 2010.

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  Courtney R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 7, 2024

  Moon Hill Bridge

  Moon Hill Bridge

  It's a cute cozy spot that is on either side of the road. Every spot has an area for a fire and also your car and tent. The only downside is that sometimes it does get trashy and there are a few people who live here.

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  Rachel S.

  Ranger

  

  May. 19, 2024

  Rock Creek Recreation Area

  Quiet and discounted camping

  Happy to get a discounted rate with our national parks pass. Stayed 2 nights here - only reason for not 5 stars is that the first bathroom (near the natural pool) was super gross - tons of bugs, sink didn’t work, wasnt clean. The bathroom near B loop was significantly nicer. Not every spot is level but we found an open one that was.

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  JC J.

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2024

  Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Pretty sweet

  Great location. Not crowded. But could use a cleaning. PortaJons are nasty.

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  Shana D.

  Legend

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Douglas Tailwater Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Some good, some bad

  We camped here while in town for a concert. I love a good riverside campground! The view was great. Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to fish. The campground layout was interesting… Some sites were normal, but then some seemed like they were parking spots on a gravel lot. We got lucky and had a good site because I used someone’s drive thru YouTube video to help select a site. Our site was still edited because it was down a small side turn off, but it wasn’t a loop, so you had to completely back your camper down the road a couple of sites to get it when leaving.

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  hannah P.

  Guide

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Not too shabby for the south

  Lots of lil cozy pull offs on an easy gravel road. Lots of longer term people staying it seemed like (or just really full send camping friends lol). Many fire rings and spots by the lake. Unfortunately the other reviews are right - A decent amount of trash. There are trash cans and porta potties. I’ve seen worse porta potties at festivals but there were a few stinky ones.

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  Michelle B.

  Scout

  

  May. 7, 2024

  Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground

  Doesn’t get any better than this!

  If you’re looking to enjoy your time in pristine wilderness of the Appalachian mountains yet want a CLEAN bath house and safe environment, this is the spot.

  Partial wooded, plus open field, pond, creeks, and clean spring water provide a wonderful place (100+ acres!) to get away to some quiet (NO traffic noises!) and decompress. 

  Janice and Ed are the kindest, most considerate hosts you could imagine. 

  Family camp time, nature retreat, etc., this is truly one of our local gems. 💎

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  Bird H.

  Scout

  

  May. 6, 2024

  Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground

  Gorgeous, clean, and family friendly

  I have never been to a cleaner, more beautiful campground in my life. The facilities are up to date, the bathhouse is spotless, and the campsites themselves are clear and well-maintained. I found the dishwashing station (with hot water!) to be especially convenient. 

  The camp store is also a lifesaver in case of the inevitable last-minute needs for items left at home, and it’s so charming, with locally made goods and unique vintage finds. There’s a covered outdoor space for small events, too. 

  For me however, the huge draw is the natural beauty of the place. From the fields there is a framed view of the gorgeous local mountain range, perfect for photo opportunities.

  This spot is quiet and peaceful, no parties and loud camping vehicles. I felt like the owners and management were there for our needs but not up in our business. The campsites are far enough apart that I don’t feel like I’m on top of other campers. There are less concerns about privacy than other places I’ve been. Each site has a picnic table and a clearly designated firepit. The sites have nice flat spaces for tents, and many are near little creeks which provide a nice background ambiance. Definitely family-friendly and comfortable.

  Without a doubt I would visit this campground again. Five stars.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  May. 1, 2024

  Wilderness Road State Park Campground

  Very mixed bag

  This campground had some good features: hookups and bathhouse were good, location is very pretty, staff clearly take good care of things. Mostly older folks mid week so pretty quiet.

  But for some reason there is a path that goes through several campsites. We booked one of these sites without knowing (B12), which meant we had strangers walking through our campsite all the time. Our dogs hated it and so did we! Also sites are close together, most aren’t level, and some are in clear disrepair. They also do a good job cleaning the bathhouses, but they do it from 8-9am which is also when many people are trying to use them.