Top Tent Camping near Gladeville, TN

Best Tent Sites Near Gladeville, TN (20)

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   Long Hunter State Park Campground

   7 Reviews

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   121 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
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   Cook - J. Percy Priest Reservoir

   3 Reviews

   15 Photos

   16 Saves

   J Percy Priest Lake, Tennessee

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   Avondale

   3 Reviews

   35 Photos

   50 Saves

   Hendersonville, Tennessee

   Overview

   Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine. The boat launch area at Avondale is open year-round. Here, boaters can find quick access to the main channel of Old Hickory Lake. The picnic shelter can accomodate up to 50 people and is reservable on weekdays. ____

   Recreation

   Avondale is an ideal launching point for boat fishing. Bank fishing is also popular. Black bass, crappie, and paddlefish can be found in the area. Water skiing, sailing, wakeboarding, and swimming are also big attractions at Old Hickory Lake.

   Facilities

   The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 50 people and approximately 30 vehicles.Flush toilets (seasonal) and a boat ramp are available for use.

   Natural Features

   Located in Middle Tennessee, Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.

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   This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (615) 822-4846.

   Nearby Attractions

   Cages Bend Campground, with 42 water & electric sites, is just a short drive away from Avondale Access. At Cages Bend Boat Ramp, you can utilize both the launching ramp and fishing pier free of charge. Other nearby recreation areas include Rockland in Hendersonville and Bledsoe Creek State Park in Gallatin.____ Nearby Nashville attractions include sites such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visitors can also tour President Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, the Hermitage, a National Histric Landmark.__

   • Electric Hookups
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Picnic Table

   $50 / night

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   Laguardo

   2 Reviews

   4 Saves

   Mount Juliet, Tennessee

   Overview

   Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Visitors looking for a little more action will find this area is also ideal for bank fishing.

   Recreation

   Laguardo is a popular spot for picnicking, swimming, bank fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and other water sports with a convenient boat ramp located within the facility.

   Facilities

   The group picnic shelter holds up to 50 guests and parking may be available for up to 50 vehicles. A restroom facility, family friendly playground, swimming area with sandy beach, and picnic tables located throughout the park are also available.

   Natural Features

   Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is surrounded by wooded areas and grassy flatlands in addition to 440 miles of scenic shoreline.

   Nearby Attractions

   Just across the Old Hickory Lake to the North, hikers and cyclist can enjoy the trails at Lock 4 Park. Mountain bikers may also try the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail. In Hendersonville, located at the dam, Archers and bow hunters can sharpen their skills using the Old Hickory Lake Archery Range and trail.

   • Pets
   • Phone Service
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Drinking Water
   • Toilets

   $85 - $120 / night

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   Smith Springs

   2 Reviews

   13 Photos

   23 Saves

   La Vergne, Tennessee

   Overview

   Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.

   Recreation

   The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, Cherokee bass, and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. Nearby Anderson Road Fitness Trail is a paved trail winding a little over a mile through the cedar glade area beside the lake.

   Facilities

   Smith Springs Recreation Area offers a large group shelter for day use and can accommodate up to 50 guests. There is limited parking suitable only for 12 vehicles.

   Natural Features

   J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its justification. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water. In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands. A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower.

   Nearby Attractions

   J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about 10 miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors countless cultural activities and the conveniences of a metro area.

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   • Tents
   • Group

   $45 / night

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   Stones River Getaway

   1 Review

   17 Photos

   6 Saves

   Murfreesboro, Tennessee

   Our beautiful setting overlooks the West Fork of the Stones River. With walk-in access to the water, the camp is perfect for exploring a thriving river system (2, 6, and 8 mile floats are easy since take-out points are just up the road a piece or just paddle up and down the river, depending on the rains). The river is wadable most of the year. Smallmouth and seasonal trout make for easy fishing. The river is home to an abundance of birds, turtles, and fur-bearing friends.

   The tent is equipped with a queen bed, sheets and blankets, a heater for the colder nights and fans for the warmer ones. We have an additional pop up tent that can accommodate 2 people, however you will need to bring a sleeping bag. We also have space for more pop-up tents, so if you have a bigger group there will be plenty of space to spread out. The tent is off-grid but we provide battery operated lights, a charging power bank and the ability to use electric plugs outside our house if there is a real need.

   Two rock beaches on our property are across from a river island! Beyond that is a small creek and 190 acres of vacant land.

   In case you run out of Lunchables, we have several methods for camp cooking with fire or our dual-fuel Coleman stove. Keep your refreshments fresh all weekend with our big Coleman cooler.

   If you don't feel like cooking, Downtown Nashville (40 minutes) and Murfreesboro (15 minutes) are close for campers needing an escape from nature. Last minute supplies are just minutes away.

   We provide board games, outdoor games, kayaks for rent, tubes for rent, fishing gear for rent and other seasonal amenities!

   Because the location is very convenient, it also comes with passing cars and the hum of I-840 in the distance mingling harmoniously with the babbling brook. The groundhogs and kingfishers don't seem to mind it too much.

   Please let us know if you need an earlier check in or later check out. We will always try to accommodate if we can.

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • Tents
   • Cabins

   $112 - $160 / night

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   Lone Branch

   1 Review

   10 Photos

   12 Saves

   Mount Juliet, Tennessee

   Overview

   Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open areas to run around, grills for barbequing and a boat ramp.

   Recreation

   Boating and fishing are generally the main attractions for lake-goers, with anglers often catching black bass, crappie and catfish.

   Facilities

   Both group picnic shelters have electric hookups and grills, and each holds up to 50 guests; however, parking may be limited. A boat ramp is also available for use.

   Natural Features

   Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in north-central Tennessee created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam. The lake spans 22,500 acres and receives its primary inflow from the Cumberland River.

   Nearby Attractions

   Lone Branch is just beyond the Nashville metropolitan area. Head to the "Music City" to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame or explore former President, Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, The Hermitage-- a National Historic Landmark.

   Charges & Cancellations

   If a customer cancels a group day use facility (shelter) reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

   • Electric Hookups
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Picnic Table

   $50 / night

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   Old Hickory Beach

   1 Review

   22 Photos

   13 Saves

   Hendersonville, Tennessee

   Overview

   Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out. Birders can find a mix of waterfowl, wading birds, migratory songbirds and the occasional Blue heron or Snowy egret. Other wildlife in the area includes wild turkey, rabbits and white-tailed deer.

   Recreation

   Swimming and sailing are popular activities on the lake, while anglers will find an abundant population of catfish, crappie and bass for exceptional bank and boat fishing. Hikers can explore the 1.1-mile Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail, featuring three loops (the Woodland Loop, Willow Swamp Loop and the Wildlife Loop), covering varying terrain. The trail is located below Old Hickory Dam near the tailwater parking lot.

   Facilities

   A sandy swimming beach, a playground for the kids, small shelter near the beach and water, large reserveable shelter, and boat ramps.

   Natural Features

   Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.

   Nearby Attractions

   Take in the nightlife of downtown Nashville if city entertainment beckons or stick with the great outdoors and sit on the fishing piers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch, and Bledsoe Creek State Park. The lake is also near the Hermitage, the plantation where U.S. President Andrew Jackson lived in the early 1800s.

   Charges & Cancellations

   If a customer cancels a group day use facility (shelter) reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service charge.

   • Electric Hookups
   • Tents
   • Group

   $75 / night

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   Bells Bend Park

   3 Reviews

   20 Photos

   65 Saves

   Pegram, Tennessee

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • Tents
   • Group

   $10 - $11 / night

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    Camp Nashville Highland Rim

    1 Review

    12 Photos

    29 Saves

    Goodlettsville, Tennessee

    Secluded hilltop primitive camping nestled among the hardwoods near Nashville.

    Amenities: community water hydrant, fire pit, vault toilet, tent shower (cold & hot water).

    Supply your own tent, hammock, vehicle, and camping gear. No electricity.

    Choose your favorite available camping space upon arrival.

    Base price includes two adults (18 or older) per reservation. Under 18 no cost with adult reservation.

    Contact host for special requests, and tips for local amenities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $32 - $45 / night