RV camping near South Carthage, Tennessee provides convenient access to Percy Priest Lake, a 14,000-acre reservoir with over 18 miles of navigable waterway. The area typically experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures averaging 89°F in July and mild winters with January lows around 28°F. Most campgrounds in the region maintain gravel roads and pads, with varying degrees of tree coverage affecting both shade and satellite reception.
What to do
Boating and watersports: At Four Corners RV Resort, visitors have direct lake access with boat rentals. "We spent a week on a Lakefront site with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. 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," notes one camper about the waterfront accessibility.
Live music options: Many Nashville-area campgrounds offer on-site entertainment. A visitor at Grand Ole RV Resort & Market reports, "Live music every night was nice. Backing my trailer is not my strong suite but the guided me through it like it was nothing." Another adds, "The entertainment for NYE was seriously the most fun we've had out in a while. Nothing says Nashville like live country music!"
Swimming: Both natural and pool options exist within 30 miles. "We paddle boarded, swam, and kayaked. The pool area is nice and they had live music on Saturday night," mentions a camper at Elm Hill RV Resort about the water recreation possibilities.
What campers like
Helpful staff: Many campgrounds prioritize service. At Nashville North KOA, "Camp host was so sweet and helpful. Not super fancy but you can tell there are lots of new additions, updates and great care of the sites," according to one visitor. Another notes, "Friendly, helpful staff. Sites were nice and roomy. Clean laundry room (open 24 hrs). We used their shuttle service into Nashville."
Level, concrete sites: Several parks offer well-maintained pads. "The site we stayed at was very level," says one camper about Four Corners RV Resort, while another mentions, "The sites are concrete, level and roomy with full hookups (great water pressure!), new picnic tables and fire rings."
Nashville area transportation: Some campgrounds provide shuttle services. As one visitor at Nashville RV and Cabins Resort explains, "Has shuttle service to downtown for 10.00 great price. Very friendly staff."
What you should know
Highway noise challenges: Many sites experience road noise. At Nashville North KOA, campers report, "Not much space to maneuver when you leave, thanks for putting the dumpster right next to the road" and "Very very noisy due to the highway that runs right on the other side of the tree line."
Train proximity: Some campgrounds have railroads nearby. A recent visitor at Grand Ole RV Resort notes, "Only downfall are the trains that operate 24/7 directly adjacent to the grounds. Trains rolling by at 3 am is not how I like to spend my night."
Close spacing: Site dimensions can be tight at many parks. "The sites are very very close together," reports one camper at Nashville North KOA, while another at Grand Ole RV Resort mentions, "The downs: spaces are tight, location is in between a railroad and a highway, there is little shade & most spots are all gravel."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Choose campgrounds with water amenities. At Elm Hill RV Resort, "From the second we pulled in we had nothing but great vibes. The amenities were top notch and tons to do with kids," reports one family.
Kid-friendly spaces: Some parks have dedicated play areas. "Sites were large with awesome pool and play areas for kiddos," notes a visitor to Nashville RV and Cabins Resort.
Child-focused policies: Check campground attitudes toward families. One review for Four Corners RV Resort cautions, "Bill doesn't like kids. He would prefer the camp to be 55+. Bill didn't like kids playing on the 'adult lounge swings'."
Tips from RVers
Satellite reception: Tree cover affects connectivity. According to a visitor at Nashville North KOA, "Cellular signals were good for AT&T and TMobile, we were able to work and stream."
Site selection strategy: Research specific site numbers. "Our personal faves are 69 thru 81...odds/lakefront," recommends an experienced camper at Four Corners RV Resort. Another notes, "Be very cautious of the site lengths. Some are extremely short and I'd say the measurements are nearly exact."
Off-season advantages: Consider shoulder season visits. A late-autumn visitor to Shady Acres RV Park noted, "Pool closed after labor day. Wal-Mart real close if you need to restock."
