2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks near Franklin provide full hookup options for motorhomes and travel trailers. Campers RV Park in Columbia features level pull-through sites with 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections. Nashville North KOA in Goodlettsville operates year-round with 95 sites accommodating big rigs, offering both 30 and 50-amp electrical hookups. Four Corners RV Resort in Antioch provides concrete pads with lake views and complete hookup access for larger motorhomes. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market maintains gravel sites with full hookups and adequate spacing for slideouts. "The sites were level and clean, with both pull-through and back-in options. Full hookups were available, and roads are a little narrow, but manageable," noted one visitor about River Road RV Park.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended during Nashville's peak tourism seasons, particularly spring and fall. Most parks within 30 miles of Franklin maintain paved interior roads suitable for larger rigs, though some travelers report tight turns when navigating older facilities. Cell service varies significantly by carrier—Verizon generally performs well throughout the region while T-Mobile coverage can be spotty at parks farther from interstate corridors. Dump stations are available at most parks, with Elm Hill RV Resort and Nashville RV and Cabins Resort offering convenient on-site sanitary dump facilities. Pet policies differ between properties, with designated dog areas at Four Corners and Nashville North KOA, while others simply require leashes. Propane filling stations can be found at Grand Ole RV Resort and several parks along I-24.
"This park is located on a peninsula on a lake close to Nashville. Almost every site has a view of the water on flat concrete big pads. Some sites, on higher land, are mostly long term residents."
"Sitting in a lake, the campground is a peninsula surrounded by water. Great views, super clean and very nice amenities. Saturday night they had a band and a Halloween celebration. Very safe."
"I’m hesitant to write this review because this is our new close-to-home GO-TO camping spot and we don’t want it to get booked up. 😆 It is new, quiet, and extremely well-priced."
"Additionally, we were right next to one of the courtesy docks where our family members picked us up on their boat, enjoying the lake coves and scenery."
"We stayed here twice as our first stops leaving “home” when we started full-timing this summer. Both stays were quite, with plenty of things to explore around the property."
"Very close to the freeway. Great for overnight or extended stay. Nice pull through sites."
"Nashville North KOA is a well developed park with large level sites. It has conveinient access to I65 and Highway 31W. They have 30/50amp full service hookups and Cabins."
"Not super impressed with the grounds and the noise level, but everything else is great. The highway is really noisy, and the spot we got was full of really harsh gravel and rocks."
"Has shuttle service to downtown for 10.00 great price. Very friendly staff."
"There’s no WOW to this RV park, but the people are nice and it provides a quiet and convenient location to stay in Nashville."
"We stayed in the center of the park, which didn’t have much shade, but the outer edge sites seemed more wooded."
"The Grand Ole RV Resort is a nice park to stay in near all the fun and sightseeing of Nashville, Tennessee. The campground is very tidy and well-kept."
"I have a large motorhome and pulling a long enclosed trailer."
"The main campground is typical for RV resorts, sites pretty close together and in the open, but the sites along the river, where we were(site 1), all have concrete pads, are reasonably spaced and right"
from $69 - $95 / night
"The sites were level and clean, with both pull-through and back-in options. Full hookups were available, and there’s a small laundry area with a shower and bathroom."
from $30 - $65 / night
"Full hook ups. Senior discount. Will handle tents to big rigs. Beautiful lake view. Friendly people. Bath house nice and clean. Long nice drive back to campground cell services very weak."
"Has dog park and swimming pool and beach area ! Has laundry rooms and bath n shower houses heck ya !"
"The campground has a variety of sites from deluxe paved pull through with patios to back-in full hookups to tent sites. We stayed in the back-in sites side of the campground."
"This is the upper echelon of RV camping; a true resort with amenities to match."
TravelerNow called Paradise Ridge. They have owned it for just over a year. There are 87 sites. Mostly long term parking but we got in for a night on our way out of Nashville. We paid $64.38 for one night. It was full hook up. Nice location from Nashville. Mail and UPS delivery. The only bummer is close to I-24. So if you can’t do some road noise you would not like it. The people that checked us in were very nice and helpful.
GuideIt's a beautiful place to take walks and look at all of God's beauty while doing it;) Then you have your beautiful water to enjoy while being under the moon… a wonderful place with the right person or even by yourself to get a sweet escape!
GuideCampground people were very nice the sites are in the trees very very close . If you’re going to stay more than one night I would go somewhere else. You will trip over your neighbors sewer and bump into the slide out on your way out of your RV thats how close you are .they charge $55 a night for full hook up and it is not far from the HYW
LegendWe followed RV Life Trip Wizard GPS and Waze off I-40 to Nashville Shores RV Resort without any issues. Check-in was quick, easy, and informative, and we headed to back-in site 7 with full hookups (FHUs). The concrete pad was level, with the water hookup located at the very back of the site. Water pressure was good at around 60 psi but dropped somewhat as the campground (CG) filled up over the weekend. We had 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, with T-Mobile providing a respectable 108 Mbps download. We used our T-Mobile Home Internet, which delivered 126 Mbps, rather than Starlink. Although there were trees along the CG's perimeter, most sites appeared to have a reasonably clear view of the sky for satellite internet. Site spacing was okay, although neighboring RVs were still fairly close. Several sites were located along the lake, with a few appearing long enough to accommodate larger rigs. We suggest calling the office for details on reserving one of those waterfront sites. One of our favorite amenities was the large fenced dog run, with plenty of room to throw a ball and let our pup burn off some energy. We also appreciated having two fire pits at our site. One was behind our rig, providing a nice spot away from the CG road, while the other was near the front, next to a small concrete patio with a picnic table. Although the CG filled up during our mid-October weekend stay, the adjacent water park had closed for the season on October 1. Without the water park crowds and activity, we found Nashville Shores to be a very enjoyable place to stay."
GuideI liked this NPS free campground on the Natchez Trace. It is convenient to the Nashville Area and accessible by other nice highways, not just the Trace. The town of Hohenwald is just a couple of miles away.
There were many camping people on a Friday night in October from strictly tenters to fancy busses and everything in between (motorcycles, truck campers, suv campers, car campers etc). Everyone was respectful of others and quiet at night.
The grounds have lots of mature trees and the pads are in pretty good condition and fairly level. There are pull-throughs and back-ins. There is a central restroom, which I did not use.
ScoutThe bathrooms have Flushing toilets. No showers. No electrical hookups. A mix of tent camping and RV's. No fees. 14-day limit. Nice place to stay and rest.
GuideWe had such a nice stay. From the moment we arrived, we felt comfortable and welcomed. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, and the whole campground had a really nice, relaxed feel to it.
Our site was spacious and easy to get into, and we really appreciated how clean and well cared for everything was. After spending the day exploring Nashville, it was nice to come back to the campground, slow down and just enjoy the evening.
The location worked out great for us too. We were close enough to enjoy everything Nashville has to offer, but when we came back to the RV, it felt like we could get away from all the activity and relax.
One of the things we enjoy about RV travel is finding places that you actually look forward to coming back to at the end of the day, and this was definitely one of those places. We made some great memories here and would absolutely stay again the next time we’re in Nashville!
TravelerWe came here for our shake out of our new trailer as it’s only about 20 min from home and we could still go to work. We will probably come back when we just want to “get out of the house” for a few days.
The place is beautiful and if you want to be in the middle of nowhere, this is it! The grounds are easily walkable with a lot of open spaces. Saw a lot of wildlife so come in slow so you don’t hit a deer.
Do NOT come in from South Mount Juliet road. The turn onto Couchville Pike is tight for cars, let alone pulling a camper. Come in off of I-840 and you will be fine.
We got decent wifi and I did a video call without lag. Full hookups (50amp)
No on site staff that we saw other than grounds crew.
ScoutVery clean. Full hookup. Large pull through sites. No fire rings. Close to highway but didn’t hear a thing
Within 20 miles of Franklin, Tennessee, most RV campgrounds maintain year-round operations with variations in seasonal rates and availability. The region sits in a transition zone between humid subtropical and continental climates, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons with daytime temperatures averaging 65-75°F. Cell reception varies significantly at campgrounds west of Franklin, particularly in areas near the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Water recreation at Percy Priest Lake: Four Corners RV Resort offers convenient lake access with waterfront sites and multiple docks. "We rented the pontoon and enjoyed the beautiful lake. Highly recommend bringing bug spray for your RV because at night they are all over the door and walls. Laundry room and campground overall was clean and well maintained," notes one visitor at Four Corners RV Resort.
Live music experiences: Many campgrounds feature regular performances. At Grand Ole RV Resort, "The entertainment for NYE was seriously the most fun we've had out in a while. Nothing says Nashville like live country music!" according to a camper who appreciated the authentic Nashville experience.
River activities: The Piney River offers refreshing swimming options west of Franklin. "We swam and waded in the (very clean) river and watched kids jumping off of the rock ledge. No frills, but very clean," shares a visitor at Piney River Resort, noting the simple but enjoyable water access.
Concrete pads and level sites: Many Franklin area campgrounds feature carefully maintained sites. "Our site backed up to an amazing view of the lake and the marina. Very clean, well-maintained and well-run," writes a reviewer about Elm Hill RV Resort, noting the quality of the camping surface.
Organized activities: Seasonal events keep campers entertained. "Saturday night they had a band and a Halloween celebration. Very safe. Full hookups, decent WiFi," reports a guest who appreciated the planned festivities at Elm Hill RV Resort.
Shuttle services: Transportation options to Nashville make exploring easy without moving your RV. "We used their shuttle service into Nashville. There is a lot of traffic noise, but that didn't bother us as it may others," notes a camper at Nashville North, highlighting the convenience for downtown visits.
Railroad proximity: Some campgrounds near Franklin have train tracks nearby. "Trains rolling by at 3 am is not how I like to spend my night. It's not the campground's fault by any means, but I will consider another option next time I'm in Nashville," cautions a visitor at Grand Ole RV Resort & Market.
Insect considerations: Waterfront sites often have mosquito issues. "The first and last night we stayed the mosquitos were so bad we couldn't be outside. There were two nights in between that it was tolerable," warns a Four Corners RV Resort camper about lakeside camping.
Tight turns: Older campgrounds may present navigation challenges. "The roads throughout the park need some work, there are large pot holes that are difficult to avoid," observes a Thousand Trails Natchez Trace visitor about interior road conditions.
Playground facilities: Family amenities vary widely between parks. "There are pavilions and out buildings setup with games, hammocks, and all kinds of fun family-friendly things to see and do," notes a camper at Campers RV Park about the range of children's activities.
Swimming options: Water activities provide reliable entertainment for children. "The pool area is nice and they had live music on Saturday night," mentions an Elm Hill Resort visitor, describing the recreational facilities.
Kid-friendly policies: Management attitudes toward families differ between parks. "Bill doesn't like kids. He would prefer the camp to be 55+. Bill didn't like kids playing on the 'adult lounge swings,'" warns a Four Corners RV Resort camper about potential conflicts with management.
Site selection guidance: Request assistance when booking. "The staff is the BEST! Everyone was super friendly & very helpful. Unfortunately, our hot water & furnace unit had to be replaced during our stay, but it couldn't have happened at a better campground as the shower/bathroom area was very clean & nice," shares a Grand Ole RV Resort guest.
Access routes: Be aware of height restrictions near some campgrounds. "They have a low bridge right outside of their park that prevents you from getting here the easy way. The bridge is at 12ft if I remember correctly, it is too low for most 5th wheels and many class As," cautions a reviewer from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace.
Local supplies: Quality provisions are available near several campgrounds. "We drove up the road just a couple of minutes to Galbreath's Market (looks like an old gas station) and had the best filet cut on-site for us that we've ever had," recommends a Grand Ole RV Resort camper, highlighting a local shopping option.
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