RV campgrounds near Erin, Tennessee offer travelers varied experiences across diverse terrain with options for both overnight stays and extended visits. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 400-600 feet and moderate summer temperatures that often exceed 85°F in July and August. Most parks operate year-round with seasonal attendance peaking between May and September.
What to do
River swimming and kayaking: Piney River Resort provides direct access to swimming spots and river activities. "We swam and waded in the (very clean) river and watched kids jumping off of the rock ledge. No frills, but very clean," notes one visitor at Piney River Resort.
Fishing opportunities: Kentucky Lake access is available within short driving distance of several campgrounds. "This is a nice campground for RV camping, especially if boating and fishing are your interest," explains a reviewer about Birmingham Point Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The area has natural habitats supporting diverse wildlife. "We enjoyed the lake view from our site plus we saw deer and eagles in the CG during our overnight stay," reports a visitor to Birmingham Point Campground.
What campers like
Concrete pads with patios: Campers appreciate the level, stable surfaces at certain parks. "It has all concrete pads with full service utility kiosks. Each campsite has plenty of room and comes with its own patio and cable TV connection," states a reviewer at Eagles Nest RV Park.
Riverfront sites with pavilions: Premium waterfront locations offer enhanced camping experiences. "We stayed at a site with a pavilion right on the river and it was great! Our girls enjoyed swimming, fishing, and kayaking," reports a visitor to Piney River Resort.
Clean facilities: Many rv campgrounds near Erin, Tennessee maintain well-kept grounds and bathhouses. "The grounds were clean and the sites were level. Most of the people there appeared to be permanent, or semi-permanent. The shower and bathroom was clean," mentions a camper at RJourney Clarksville RV Resort.
What you should know
Cell service variations: Connectivity differs significantly between campgrounds. "The cell signal is not great but they have a tower being installed close by within the next few months. AT&T has about 1 bar up on the hill sites," explains a reviewer at Piney River Resort.
Access road challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult approach routes. "Staff we talked to was very kind but the drive in from the highway was very scary on narrow, windy roads with dropoffs on the side," warns a visitor to Piney River Resort.
Seasonal operations: Not all facilities operate year-round. Birmingham Point Campground's dump station is available "seasonally from March 15 through November 15," according to their website information.
Reservation policies: Booking fees can affect total costs. "They charge a $20.00 booking fee! Which was 50% the cost of my site!" reports one visitor to Clarksville RV Resort by Rjourney.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming spots for kids: Several locations offer safe water recreation. "We've enjoyed daily time sitting by the river while our kids play and swim," shares a camper at Piney River Resort.
Playground access: Some parks provide dedicated play areas. "They are working on adding amenities, playground, etc," notes a Piney River Resort visitor, while RJourney Clarksville mentions having "a pool and playground" among its amenities.
Walking trails: Parks with paths provide additional recreation. "Pet friendly great place to stay 50 and 30 amp full hookups free WiFi," mentions a visitor to Southern comfort RV park and campground, adding they have a "walking trail."
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Sites at some parks require additional equipment. "We needed levelers on the door side. Once we were set up, we were delighted with this site's lake view," reports a visitor to Birmingham Point Campground.
Pull-through site limitations: Not all sites accommodate larger rigs. "This pull through is a large half moon. It was difficult to get straight on the rig but we made it work for an overnighter. We would not recommended trying to anything longer than a 38' rig into the site," advises an RVer at Birmingham Point.
Utilities placement: Hookup configurations vary between parks. "The utilities are centered on the gravel pad and it was nice to have two sewer holes as our rig has two black tanks," notes a visitor at Clarksville RV Resort by Rjourney.
Satellite reception challenges: Tree coverage affects connectivity options. "There are a lot of mature trees so satellite may be iffy," reports an RVer at Clarksville RV Resort by Rjourney.
