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Come experience 100% enjoyment and relaxation surrounded by towering trees with views of Dale Hollow Lake. It is a jewel in the south, and one of the cleanest lakes you will find, with 620 miles of shoreline. There is so much to do. We have trails to walk or bike and we are within 2.5 miles of a major marina for boating enthusiasts. We offer kayaks for rent and provide fire rings and picnic areas for our guests.
We are off the beaten path yet so close to so many of Kentucky's natural treasures. Our convenient location offers numerous opportunities for day trips; scuba dive the flooded city of Willow Grove or visit nearby Daniel Boone National Forest, Mammoth Cave National State Park, Green River State Park, and Old Kentucky Home State Park. After your fun-filled day, come back to recharge and relax in front of a cozy fire in the quiet and comfort of our park. Pets are welcome and we have WIFI.
Don't have an RV or tent? We have a sweet little air-conditioned cabin that sleeps a party of 2 adults and 2 children. We also have bathrooms with showers, a laundry area, and a concession stand. Picnic areas and fire rings are included with site rentals.
Management lives on site for the security and convenience of our guests.
$25 - $75 / night
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At Maple Hill we have two different types of sites plus two different style of cabins: Pull Thru: 65 feet in length and can fit a large motor coach with ease Back-in: 45 feet in length All of our sites are equipped with water, sewage, 20 amp / 30 amp / 50 amp, electrical hook up, cable TV, and WIFI. Cabins: The Studio- is a 350 sq ft fully furnished cabin. Sleeps two adults comfortably with a sitting porch across the front to enjoy the sunrise Rustic Deluxe Bunkhouse- is a rustic bunk house with a half bath that sleeps four. Water, air and heat, cable TV, microwave, mini fridge, a double bed and two bunks (no linens provided) and a porch on the front to enjoy nature, fireflies, and cool nights for stargazing. Primitive tent sites- walk down the nature trail to find these secluded primitive sites, close to the bath house, pavilion and large communal fire pit and BBQ grill.
$35 / night
Rest for a while on the scenic Cumberland Plateau. Right off Interstate 40 (Exit 320 Genesis Rd - same exit as Bucees) in Crossville, TN. All sites have full hookups - 50/30 Amp, sewer, and water. Excellent free WiFi. Buddy sites available. Pull through sites. Splashpad and Playground for the kids. Open air Pavilion with massive fireplace. Indoor conference rooms. A clean, well kept, Pet Friendly RV Park.
$55 / night
We are glad to have you visit us! We hope you will enjoy the area as much as we do. Our park is located just 4 miles from Gunnels fish camp, 8 miles from sunset marina, 12 miles from Wolf River Marina, 13 miles from Eagle’s Cove Safe Harbor, 27 miles from Dale Hollow State Park and 20 miles from Lake Cumberland and surrounded by beautiful countryside with gentle rolling hills where deer and turkey roam, and yes, our resident owl or two. It is a peaceful place to relax and refresh. We have three creeks and a pond, which brings an abundance of wildlife as well as some good fishing (catch and release). We are a RV campground with year-round, full hook up, Wi-Fi, 20, 30, and 50 amps on box with night light. Each slip area has a fire ring, picnic table, and covered waste receptacle. Near Future projects we have planned are, will be adding tent camping, more RV areas, resizing the pond, adding trails, and future fun events. We hope you will come and check us out soon!
Welcome to Misty Mountain RV Resort, where adventure and relaxation come together. Our full hook up sites are perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended stay.
As a family owned resort, we're all about making you feel at home
and giving you the time of your life.
The sunsets will make this trip an experience to remember for a lifetime!
$45 / night
Enjoy fishing in the pond, explore the hiking trails or bring your mountain bike. Fire pit and water on site. Generator available for an additional fee. Located 40 mins from Nashville, TN.
For additional services contact us before your visit or check out our website to schedule:
$50 - $70 / night
The deep, dense forest of the Cumberland Mountains surrounds tranquil Good Neighbor Lake – 25 acres of fishing, swimming, and boating bliss. You’ll fall asleep to the whisper of winds in the trees and tiny birds and squirrels chattering to each other. Spacious, affordable campsites and furnished cabins make pet-friendly Deer Run RV Resort the ideal Tennessee getaway.
Welcome to Shady Acres RV Park in Lebanon Tennessee, we are located 1.8 miles from Interstate 40. We will soon celebrate 27 years as a small family owned business.
Shady Acres RV Park is convenient to downtown Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Watertown. We offer daily, weekly and extended rates, call us for our pricing. Sorry, we do not offer tent camping or reservations, we strictly welcome campers on a first come first served basis. Our park is open year round. Call 615-449-5400 for all the details and pricing.
Old Chimney RV Park offers a premier camping experience nestled on 11 scenic acres, just minutes from the beautiful Lake Cumberland and the charming downtown Jamestown, Kentucky. Our park features 20 full hook-up, oversized pull-through sites designed for convenience and comfort. Each site is equipped with 20/30/50 AMP capabilities, free Wi-Fi, city water, and full hook-ups to ensure a seamless stay. Guests can enjoy amenities such as fenced-in dog parks, picnic tables, and fire pits, making it an ideal choice for both relaxation and recreation. Safe and welcoming, Old Chimney RV Park is the perfect getaway for RV travelers seeking both adventure and tranquility.
$39 - $50 / night
Scout
I’ve not reviewed before but felt a need to review here. Pros: it has the essentials -water, sewer, electric hookups. It is far enough off of I40 so that you don’t hear the constant highway noise. Accommodating person at the desk. Quiet after dark. Cons: lots of long term residents. More like a trailer park than an RV site. The men’s bathroom was unusable due to feces on the floor left by an inconsiderate resident or unsupervised child. Thankfully not spending any time here.
Guide
We were on an sudden, urgent trip with minimal pre-planning and no reservations. We contacted Spring Lake an hour before arrival and they were super helpful, providing a level overnight pull-through site reservation. We were arriving an hour after the office closed and they made arrangements to help us get settled. We were so appreciative of the consideration. Overall we felt the amenities and the setting were the nicest of this 1200 mile trip. Pretty, very well maintained. Level sites with picnic table and convenient hook-ups. The sites are built around a small lake. I suspect most of the leases are long-term. Friendly manager and friendly residents. We walked around the lake and found they had sitting areas and gazebos where you could relax during the day or at night. A couple of miles off the interstate so no road noise and very quiet at night. You can pick up fast food dinner on the way to the park.
Traveler64 full hook-up with 30 and 50 amp electric on the sites. Site 1 only had a 30 amp and was the smallest in the campground. They had wifi and cable TV that was available. Sites were fairly level. I had to use 2 yellow flat blocks on site 1. Restrooms and showers were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. We were told they were full but several sites remained empty during our stay. Would have liked to have had a lake side site or a larger level site. Owners were friendly as well as the guests. I believe they had some full-time living there too. I would go back.
Legend
This is primitive camping in the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area. There is a large open field for group camping and some more private sites in the woods if you go down Otter Creek Road a little bit past the open field. I believe this is manly used for hunters or fishermen, but is a boondocking option for other outdoor enthusiasts. Again, this is primitive, boondocking, so no amenities or hookups. Pretty basic.
The is a small store at the Deer Run RV Resort less than a mile away. Other than that it’s about a 20 minute drive to the nearest Food City.
Ranger
Had a quick weekend stop here. A few of the sites were closer together, but some in the middle of the campground were better. Regardless it was quiet and seemed like more long term campers.
Guide
This is a perfect spot for passing through town. We are in our way to North Carolina from Mississippi. My husband made this reservation over the phone with a really trusting kind person. They double checked the availability because they were almost totally full. It was a pull through spot close to the bathrooms. We were able to use just electrical hook up for the night to rest. It’s a few minutes off I-40 and lots of gas options close by. It’s only minutes from Nashville downtown. This is a family owned business with a permanent house in the front. Looked like there were some long term rental people here. If it were summer months there is a pool up front. We will add this to our list for location and price!
Traveler
Bledsoe is great for little kids (which is now my primary criteria when judging a park). There is a flat trail next to the lake that my two year old loves to run up and down, playgrounds, and a story trail. There are also some nice hiking trails with beautiful views of the lake (for me) and lots of bugs and turtles (for the toddler).
While most of the campsites have RV hookups, there are several primitive sites next to the lake that are away from all the generator noise. These sites have ample room and a nice view of the lake.
Great camping for families that is a short drive from Nashville.
Scout
We love this campground. If you are lucky enough to get one of the lake front spots the views are amazing. Some spots have full hook ups.
LegendOf all of our stays so far (RV resorts, state parks, private campground)...Defeated Creek is our hands-down favorite. **Edited to say...salt lick has it beat in our opinion. It was beautiful, clean and peaceful. Our beautifully shaded site backed up to Cordell Hull Lake, and we had front row seating to the most exquisite sunsets. People were very friendly and the general consensus was that defeated creek is everyone’s favorite campground. And we have our eye 👁 on site #71 for next time! Primo spot! We had site #47 and it was massive...plenty of room for everything even our cornhole set. Book way ahead...it books up fast.
Tip💡: follow WAZE directions rather than RV Trip Wizard!!! Trip wizard took us a bass ackward way through winding narrow back roads only to end up on the highway we were originally on!👎🏻
GuideSeveral of the good reviews are for the state park with the same name, make sure to read the full reviews and look at the photos. Lesson learned.
I'm going to start with the good, it's short and sweet.
Good Beautiful grounds Clean-ish bathroom Clean laundry Trash can at each site Deb at the office the only one who was friendly That's it.
Now the not so good, (here me out)
Sewage the leach fields for these two sites are right next to the sites, not good if you want to spend anytime outside or sit with your windows open. Everytime someone uphill from us drained their lines it just floated our way.
The smell of sewage was so overwhelming in a two week span ( stayed only because we couldn't find anything elsewhere). That we basically stayed in the trailer all two weeks. Except for the quick walk to the water and grassy area to break our dog. Which you could smell sewage through the whole area.
Animals Dogs tied to trees and bumpers of peoples RVs, and left alone all day( mostly fill time rivers) camper's dogs wandering, had to call nothing really changed, kept happening but didn't want to be that person who called daily. No enforcement of rules that are clearly stated in the the email. Non stop barking from surrounding properties ( yes not the campsite fault) but very very noisy.
Long term residents Not the most friendly people they seem to be bothered by those who are temporary.
Did I mention the smell of sewage???
Check-in Digital check-in, some may appreciate this, but we had sever older people ask us to help them check in while we walked/ drove past the office. Offers discount for military/ Sam goody, but not online reservations, and good luck getting them on the phone to make a reservation. Asked for a adjustment on our reservation and they gave us a "campground" credit. We could use in the office for items. (They said if we don't use it, it will be refunded to our account after we leave, I'll report back on if this actually happens) Seems like they cater to long term mostly, lots of long term spots available once we got here that you couldn't see online.
Most facility closed Restaurant permanently closed, Hot tub was drained (which is inside) Pool drained ( understandable for time of year)
WiFi they say on their site that there is WiFi, there isn't.. unless you want to hang out in the office only. 😶
Light pollution Big streetlights near campsite, hard to even imagine what sitting in the woods under the stars is like.
Traffic noise Also you can really hear the noise from the highway all night long..
The reason I gave it a 3 star.. The grounds are beautiful, the laundry is clean, shower isn't to bad.
We probably won't ever stay here or recommend, which is to bad, because there is so much potential. If you decide to venture here and get one of the spots open stay away from W 17/18
Guide
The campground is not level at all. There are a few heavy wooden tables, but not anywhere close to the campsites. Tena, the lady that runs the campground was nice, but a little off. When I spoke to her to setup reservation, she was helpful. When we got here, she seemed put out by our presence. Also, the site I had reserved was taken by someone else she referred to as "squatters" and so we had to pick another site. One of the long term campers has dogs and they barked a lot during the night. Plan activities for yourself. There are no trails, or anything to do to entertain yourself. I'm seriously having trouble giving this 2 stars. I want to just put 1 star.
Scout
Campground has Cabins, Bunk house, full hook-ups and primitive spots. There are stalls and tie lines with round pens and paddocks scattered around. Trail system is wonderful with all the views anyone could ask for. Love this place will be coming back!!!
Scout
Great spot. Full hook ups at many spots. Sites are in cul de sacs. Lake is beautiful and really close. Staff is super nice and helpful. Nice playgrounds and pools. WiFi is not currently working. AT&T and Verizon service is good. Lots of wildlife around. Nice hiking trails.
Traveler
We had a full hook up site in Area 3. The sites were very roomy in our area. The sites were very well maintained and so were the restrooms. It was a rainy weekend, but we were able to get a hike in and enjoy the beauty of this park.
GuideCOE-Campground.
I love this campground, but hate the reservation system. Problem seeing sites booked, and the party no shows leaving a great site unavailable. Very frustrating. This reason knocks it down a couple notch’s on rating system.
Otherwise this is one of the best campgrounds in Tennessee. Beautiful lake views with rolling hills. Phone, TV, Satellite maybe unavailable on some sites. Campground does offers full
hook- up, however some sites do not have sewer or 50 amp. Great for families! Kayaking and fishing and also beach for swimming. Picnic table and fire ring at all the sites. Book early!
Legend
This is a brand new, small campground with mini cabins. This is a perfect place to stay for a getaway to ride ATV’s in the Big South Fork and Pickett State Forrest area. The campsites are full hook up. Only 10 campsites, so it is not overcrowded. This would be a really great spot to meet up with several friends/family. The campground is also across the street from the Astronomy Field for dark sky viewing.
Con: Located on the highway, so you do have some road noise.
Guide
Full Time travelers.
Our stay here was October 20-27/2021 in site 22A.
We didn't know this before arriving, but the weekend we were there, it was one of their biggest weekends of the year with Halloween festivities. We joined in with the pumpkin carving and costume contests. They also had a contest for decorations on campers. All winners received an award sheet in a plastic frame.
This campground is fairly decent, with great views of the river/lake at some sites. Only one section has full hookups, sites 1-9.
Our site was mostly level, however, a lot of the sites (excluding full hookup sites) were very unlevel. The pull through sites are hills. So, be prepared for that.
The grounds were okay. Lots of trash from the weekend before us was still lying around. The bathhouse closest to our site was decent. One big issue I found with the restrooms was on the day most people left that weekend (on Sunday). I went in to the restroom and the smell made me gag. I had to leave and come back later to even use the facility. The reason for the smell...the dump station is directly behind the bathhouse. With everyone dumping at the same time, the odors flooded the restrooms. It was horrid.
The firepits in our area were awkwardly situated, the one for our site was up on the hill under a tree and on the site beside us, the firepit was right next to our site under a tree. A fire hazard being under trees and awkward for guests beside us to have to be all but on our site to use theirs.
The staff were friendly and kind. Timothy is one of the staff that works around the grounds, he's a very hard worker and always polite anytime we interacted with him. He was even very helpful to the other staff. I want to recognize him for his hard work and dedication to his job.
Overall this was an okay stay, but I would steer away from this campground if you aren't particularly skilled at leveling your rig and you can't get one of the more level sites. The most level sites are 1-23.
Traveler
This RV park is amazing. The owner is very welcoming and kind. Our dog is able to run for the first time in months here. Several places to put our kayaks in the water near here. Fresh farm eggs too!!!!
Traveler
I was visiting some friends in the area and found this new RV park. It has nice amenities and the owners live on site which is good. The sites are large and the one I had offered privacy. I'd stay again. Very pretty and close to Dale Hollow Lake.
Guide
As avid campers and new Camper trailer owners, we've set out on a journey to enjoy as many parks as possible.
Signage and entrance is well lit, easy to find and navigate. There's a welcome center, camp store, sells firewood and ice (no propane LPG) and great sites.
One of the best parts of this park is the views. If you're able to go/get to camp during the day, you'll see spectacular views of the lake/dam and river.
The RV campsites are all in great shape, and are like a camping on a side pier. Bathroom was nice, hot water and clean. Dump station was in nice shape and overall was a beautiful place.
Overall, we're seeing that TN stateparks tend to be nicer and better kept up than Army Corp of Engineer parks which all typically close at Oct 31st.
We'll be back Edgar!
Guide
This campground is located within the Cumberland Mountain State Park. The sites are set up for RVs and it is very popular.
Pros: There is no camp store, but there are vending machines available. There are restrooms available. Staff is in the office during business hours. There are 2 short hiking trails (less than 1 mile in length each). There are playgrounds, a lake for fishing, and a golf course. Each site has parking for 1 vehicle, a large gravel pad, water and electric hookup, picnic table, and lantern hook.
Cons: site are very close together. Tents and RVs do not have separate loops. No camp store. No showers.
Overall, this campground is set up to cater more toward those with RVs than people camping in tents.
Legend
Ranger Review: Roanline FreeFly Shorts at Old Mill Campground
Campground Review: I drove in to Cummins Falls State Park from Nashville on Highway 70 which has excellent views as it meanders along the ridgelines of some tall hills.
The parks summer hours are 8am- 6pm. Directly across from the park is privately owned **Old Mill Campground. **I called ahead to make my reservation (can’t do it online) and the person who made my reservation was very professional and helpful.
I arrived around 7pm and found my site easily enough, it’s a small campground. The campground seems to be on the newer side and still expanding. There are larger sites with RV hookup and a tent area. Picnic table, fire pit and water at each site. The ground is covered in wood chips and pretty level. There is no Feng Shui though and absolutely no privacy. You get to hear pretty much everything that your neighbor is talking about.
If your with a group good placement, if not..well there were people walking through my site after 10pm , loudly setting up their sites and talking, no camp site etiquette what so ever.
I’m an early riser, 0530, the family directly across from me was up soon after with their barking dog and screaming kids. Don’t get me wrong kids belong in the woods but you teach them early about being respectful to late sleepers.
Anyway….quiet road at night, walked about a half mile down it and the night sky away from the campground light was excellent.
New shower house and latrine, small playground and store/campground office with a noisy ice machine. My three star rating originated from the campers at the campground and the lack of privacy, overall it is a nice small campground and the only one in the immediate area.
Product Review: Roanline Free Fly bamboo lined breeze shorts
https://www.roanline.com/free-fly-womens-bamboo-lined-breeze-short/
Are some comfy shorts. I love the color and the fit. The waistband is wide and has a pocket in the back for keys or a card. The lining is bamboo which is the new big thing in active wear, very soft. I stuffed them in my overnight bag and pulled them out for a morning walk. I wore them overnight and several more times during my trip. Come on! We are camping here, if it don’t stink you can wear it a few more times ;) cuts down on packing more clothes. The Free Fly held up well and will be traveling often with me this summer.
My only con so far for these Free Fly shorts is the price tag, that being said 1st I’m a penny pincher but have learned that guality lasts. In 10 years when I’m still wearing these shorts and they’re just as functional I will finally be happy ;) 2nd They are holding up well so far and considering the material I understand the price. These are the first bamboo material clothing that I’ve gotten and they are very comfortable.
LegendSo we were unlucky with one campground due to space and knew we wanted to go to Cummins falls so we stumbled upon this while waiting for space. Very unique...it is literally right across the street from the state park entrance. Limited sites but offered primitive and RV spaces so it is perfect. Sites were plenty big but not many trees so your neighbors are gonna talk to you. You can’t be unneighborly here as it’s meant to be a community. General store was closed but it does look to have it all from ice, firewood, candy and ice cream. Can’t wait to come back to here!
The sites are nice and mostly level which is a bonus for the big rvs and there are some in the back that sit up against the forest so you have a bigger player ground. They did have a little area for a stage and playground for the kiddos so that makes it happy for everyone. Does have a locked gate so not everyone can get in which is nice as well.
Legend
I would give this place 10 stars if I could!! Probably my favorite state park to date. It's absolutely breathtaking!!! The park features several waterfalls, swimming, rock jumping and plenty of hiking!!! We had the best time!! The campgrounds were very clean and had showers and restrooms! Each site offers a picnic table, fire pit and gravel area for your tent! There are also hookups for RVs. Would also reccomend Fall Creek Falls State Park and Cloudland Canyon State Park!
Guide
We stayed for a few days and as a backpacker, the local hikes are some of the best I have ever seen! I would say most of the hikes are moderate, although some say easy. Grandma couldn’t leisurely walk, or scale some of the trails, so you have been warned. But for able bodied persons, the hikes are all doable. There are quite the variety of hike lengths to choose from, from short and squatty, to full day hikes. I’ll submit some of my favorite shots below. For RVs - I was towing a 21 ft trailer and my site at the bottom of the hill, which was away from other campers, but the grade was ridiculous! I had 6” of block height to level side to side! I heard other complaints from other longer tongue pullers as well, regarding the difficulty getting into their sites. Most of the sites are small, too close to other campers, or too close to the smell of the privies. But if you are hiking the area, I think the stay could be worth some of the hassle. There is a pull through dump station on the loop. There is electric and water. Tent campers - probably have plenty of room to spread out, some with power hookups and the convenience of showers at a central bathhouse. Daytime picnics - a beautifully large area to choose from and see. Lots of selections, all of them very well social distanced, family friendly and shaded with trees. Soooo much to see.
Traveler
Excellent full hookup campground, convenient to the interstate. Tons of hiking and outdoors. Mostly gravel sites but all paved roads.
Legend
This RV Park is brand new. The office is beautiful- complete with a conference room & "home-office" type room with computers if needed. The bathrooms are spectacular and sparkling clean. They have a hand built fireplace under a large overhang near the office. Great space for grilling or hanging out. Surround sound speakers play music for your enjoyment on the patio. Buddy sites are available. Nightly and also monthly rates offered. There is an adorable playground for the kids. Rumor says there is possibly a splash pad coming soon. We stayed with family who live at this campground full time. No tent sites, but it's possible in the future. This is right off of I-40 (less than 10 min after exiting). It's also close distance (10-15 min drive) to many stores, gas, restaurants, etc. Just under 2 hours from Gatlinburg/Pidgeon Forge. It rests at the base of the Great Smokey Mountains. Owners are there frequently and super involved. Everyone was friendly. This is a nice family campground & was very quiet. Well lit at night for anyone needing to venture over to the bathrooms as well.
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