Top Tent Camping near Graysville, TN
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Best Tent Sites Near Graysville, TN (59)
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Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
Tracy City, Tennessee31 Reviews126 Photos277 SavesFOSTER FALLS CAMPGROUND - Open to Vehicles - Reservations Required The Foster Falls campground has 26 rustic campsites ideal for tents or small trailers. The Foster Falls Campground is the only camping area in the park where guests may park a car and/or pop-ups next to the campsite. The campground is open year-round. All sites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites are wooded, offering some shade and have a level, gravel surface. A few are on a slight incline. There are no water or electric hook-ups but a restroom and heated showers are available. No gas generators are allowed at the Foster Falls Campground.
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING - Reservations Required South Cumberland boasts over 90 miles of backpacking trails with 93 campsites, eight group sites and one rustic lodge, the Hobbs Cabin. These campsites are located within 12 designated back country campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve your campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience.
All campsites are limited to four adults and two children. Children are defined as ages 13 and younger. Site capacity information can be found under site features on the campsite reservation page. Please look closely at your campsite's capacity when reserving.
Each site has a designated fire ring. Hiking is required to reach the sites, although a few sites are available at only 120 yards from the parking lot. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in, be sure to check with the ranger stations about water availability. A pit toilet is also available at each campground.
South Cumberland has primitive group campsites at most Savage Gulf campgrounds. These sites can accommodate from 30-60 campers, depending on the site and location.
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- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$18 - $21 / night
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Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
Palmer, Tennessee8 Reviews36 Photos99 Saves- Pets
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- Tent Cabin
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Laurel Snow — Cumberland Trail
Dayton, Tennessee3 Reviews3 Photos24 Saves- Pets
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Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee6 Reviews38 Photos79 SavesSouth Cumberland State Park is located within four different Tennessee counties: Grundy, Franklin, Marion and Sequatchie. The park is composed of approximately 30,845 acres in nine separate areas and boasts some of the best hiking and backcountry camping in the region.
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$8 - $35 / night
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Black Willow Farm
Pikeville, Tennessee1 Review24 Photos4 SavesExperience true off-grid living in our Mennonite-built cabin nestled in the heart of 81 acres of secluded meadows and pasture. This rustic retreat is the perfect getaway for those looking to fully unplug and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
Our cozy cabin offers a unique blend of country charm and modern convenience. While there is no electricity, we have propane lights inside and solar lights outdoors. We do have running water, although there is no water heater yet. The interior is tastefully decorated with a comfortable queen-sized bed and two twin beds in a shared room upstairs. A futon is available in the family area for additional sleepers and full size kitchen for preparing simple meals. Best of all, there is no WiFi and little cell phone service, giving you the chance to truly disconnect and relax. With a fire pit outside, you can enjoy cozy evenings under the stars, roasting marshmallows and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Additionally, for those who prefer to sleep under the stars, we offer two campsites in an old cattle field at the crest of the hill. Each site is equipped with a fire pit and cooking grate, and a porta potty is conveniently located nearby. Parking is available adjacent to the sites, and it's just a short walk across the field. These are primitive so no water is available on site.
Now true highlight of our property are the four picturesque ponds and natural lake with a beaver dam and small waterfall. Grab a fishing pole and take to the waters, or simply relax and soak in the stunning surroundings. And with an abundance of wildlife, you're sure to spot everything from deer and wild turkey to osprey and blue heron during your stay.
Beyond our property, you'll find endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although only a mile as the crow flys, the cabin is a 20-minute drive to Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee's largest state park, boasting over 26,000 acres of hiking, waterfalls, streams, cascades, and gorges. And with Cumberland Mountain State Park, Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, South Cumberland State Park, and Chattanooga all within an hour's drive or so, there's no shortage of hiking, dining, and activities to enjoy. The Mennonite community is a short drive away where you'll find local produce, plants, and all sorts of handmade goods.
Experience the simpler life and reconnect with nature at our off-grid retreat. We invite you to unplug, unwind, and recharge in the peaceful embrace of nature.
Feel free, relax and enjoy.
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- Firewood Available
$50 - $100 / night
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Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee7 Reviews41 Photos59 SavesSouth Cumberland State Park is a state park in the middle and southeast portions of Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. The park is one of Tennessee's newer state parks. It is a collection of 10 areas in four counties.
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$8 - $12 / night
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Lost Creek - Cherokee NF
Reliance, Tennessee9 Reviews18 Photos262 SavesLost Creek Campground is located along the banks of Big Lost Creek. This primitive campground offers remote camping and is surrounded by dense forest and creeks. Lost Creek Campground is open year round. Sites are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While staying at Lost Creek, campers can enjoy fishing in Big Lost Creek (note: special regulations are in effect for fishing in Big Lost Creek).
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- Picnic Table
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Hunter’s Check Station Campground - Prentice Cooper State Forest
Signal Mountain, Tennessee1 Review1 Photo14 SavesCamping is permitted at the Hunter's Check Station Camping area on a first-come, first-served basis. These primitive campsites have no sanitation facilities.
Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in southeastern Tennessee, in Marion County. The forest is approximately 10 miles west of Chattanooga and is heavily utilized by the public. It is situated on the scenic Tennessee River Gorge. The property for Prentice Cooper was acquired by simple purchase between 1938 and 1944. The site was proclaimed a State Forest in 1945. Sixty-nine percent of the forest is in multiple-use regulated forests and the remainder is in conservation areas. Approximately 6,939 acres are designated as unregulated scenic zones that protect this view shed and other scenic areas of the forest. Hicks Gap Natural Area (350 acres) also occurs in the forest and was developed to protect the federally endangered Large-flowered Skullcap. The forest also includes several in-holdings owned by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and 3 cemeteries. Management activities of the forest focus primarily on sustainable timber management, forest management demonstration and wildlife habitat improvement while maintaining recreational opportunities for the public. There are 35 miles of hiking trails, including the south end of the Cumberland Trail State Park. There also are two designated camping areas. Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division has provided labor and portions of the forest for various types of research in collaboration with the University of Tennessee. Hunting has been a traditional use of the forest. Other recreational activities include OHV use in designated areas, rock climbing, hiking, Mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching, and camping.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Hobbs Cabin Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee2 Reviews6 Photos17 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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$25 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Graysville
926 Reviews of 59 Graysville Campgrounds
Fooshee Pass Campground
Beautiful and well maintained!
Ample space, gorgeous views of the lake, and super friendly staff. We stayed in space 19. It is sized for a smaller rig which was perfect for us. We got to watch fish jump and a crane fishing in the morning. Only caught small fish, but the kids had a blast swimming. The lake is shallow with a slow grade which was perfect for our young children. Everyone was friendly and respectful. The bathrooms were clean and it was a nice bonus to have a no-charge shower available for tent camping.
Hornsby Hollow Campground
Beautiful Sites!
The campground was one of the most scenic I've been to. Some of the lakefront spots had their own access to the lake and plenty of trees. The camp host was amazing!
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Long drive down gravel roads
It took us about 1.5 hours to reach the campground from where the pavement ended. It gets rough in places, but a sedan can do it if it's dry. Once you finally reach the campground, it is nice. Nestled way back in the woods. No power or water hookups. A couple of water hydrates throughout the campground. No alcohol permitted. It is a wildlife management area. There is a host in the campground. Beautiful scenery!
Tumbling Creek Campground
Nice camping spots on the creek.
Great open lake for small fishing boats and plenty of campsites.
Parksville Lake RV Campground
Beautiful and quiet
This quiet little camp site is in the heart of the cherokee Forest. It’s so beautiful. Each site is a good distance away from the other and there is the constant sound of the creek flowing right next to it. The bathrooms are clean and right in the middle a perfect spot for a getaway
Notchy Creek Campground
Camping
A beautiful place for families and pets. Very shady; quiet very friendly place to go loved it
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Camping
Very nice and beautiful quiet place Beautiful lake. And sunsets too and pet are welcome Just a little bit of heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thunder Rock Campground
Awesome campground
I always have a great time staying at this campground and meeting many friendly people. The road noise is not as bad as some people say. I mostly hear only the river running. The shower house is always clean, and for $15, it is a great deal. Make reservations on line as it fills up on the weekends.
Creekside Camp
Very primitive
No picnic tables or pit toilets. Flat campsites next to a very nice creek.
Chilhowee Recreation Area
It's a nice campground, but...
We stayed on site 15 of the B loop. It was a great location, but in the center of the site once stood a large tree with a timber surround. The tree has been cut down, but the surround is still there, and we kept tripping over it. Otherwise, it's close to the bathhouse, and the water spigot is right across the street. As someone who uses a camper, here's what you need to know. Coming up the mountain has some steep grades and a few switch backs that you can't see around. There are often oncoming vehicles who are often driving to fast and not considering those of us in large vehicles. We had a couple of course calls even without the camper in tow. The roads in the campground are narrow and again, some of the turns are sharp when pulling a trailer. There is only one dump station and it's on the other side of the campground. From the B loop, you have to traverse about a 120 degree switchback to get to it. My friend who was there pulling a 5th wheel decided not to try it and opted to pay to dump somewhere else. I pull a 25ft travel trailer and had no problem, although it felt sketchy going into it. Once there, it was probably the best dump station I've ever used. The water pressure almost blew a connection to my tank flush, but I'm sure the tank is clean now! As I eluded to before, there are no water hookups at the sites, only power (30A). You'll need to fill your fresh water tanks before you set up. Cell/ internet; in the B loop there is NO AT&T in spite of what this site says. You may get a weak signal on the other side, but it's spotty at best. There appeared to be a Verizon tower on the mountain, so that will probably work. It is a pet friendly campground, but personally, I don't find that friendly. I don't like walking up to someone dog barking at the person getting their 6 am morning walk and then the owner yelling at the dog to be quiet.
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Hobbs Cabin Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
Great stopover on the north rim
While camping right on a ledge would be neat, Hobbs is a great stopover. Keeps you dry if it’s pouring, but luckily the weather cleared for us for the night. We didn’t utilize the spring that is allegedly there. There are plenty of large and small sites, and it is not as trafficked as some of the other campgrounds in the park.
Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
Get here early to claim a spot with a view!
Plenty of spacious campsites, an easy hike (almost too short!) from the visitor center. Rustic, dispersed, but close enough to other people so you don’t feel absolutely stranded!
Conasauga River Campground
Conasauga River Trail & Panther Creek Intersection
This review is about the Conasauga River Trail intersection with Panther Creek. There is only one campsite at the intersection. It has a great fire pit and is flat, spacious, and next to the river. Definitely ideal. If it’s taken, there may be some other sites further down the trail. My loop started at Betty’s gap and then down the Conasauga River Trail. 5 miles is fine - BUT bring shoes that will get wet, water shoes if possible. You have the cross the river like 30 times in 5 miles. There are also many fallen trees, so be prepared. The next day I headed up towards panther creek. NEVER trust yourself. As of May 2024: As you go UP the canyon, there are green blazers on the trees. Follow these (about 1 mile ip, the wagon road will curve left and many people have gone down it. STAY RIGHT.) When you reach the top of the falls, the land is flat and wide, and it will be hard to find the trail. Follow any path here, and you will find that the trail is down about 7 minutes, towards the LEFT and the trees had orange tape around them. The trees then are marked with white blazers. Follow this trail up and you hit East Cowpen. I used this to loop back to my car which was at Betty’s Gap on Three Forks Road (FS 64). Not for the faint of heart. Much easier to do a long hard arduous day trip than to backpack over all the fallen trees! Be prepared for dense foliage after April. Certainly easier in the fall/winter!
Foster Falls Campground
Quiet and nice
I absolutely loved this camping site. As a person who almost never reserved in advanced I really appreciate camping sites that allows spontaneity. We arrived on a Sunday night and it was pretty easy to find available spots. Pretty easy to pay online as well.
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
Many hiking and viewpoints
Great place to camp near the cloudland canyon. The campsite 8 that we camped on was far from parking and restroom, so you might wanna choose the sites near to parking. Be prepared to carry things for quite a walk. Bring something to carry water to your site from water filling station near the restrooms. But, the campsites are well spaced so you will have the privacy you need. There are lots of beautiful hiking places nearby.
Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
Free camping next to a beautiful creek.
Very nice CG with picnic tables, pit toilet and trash can. I saw 3 copper heads at the creek.
Cottonwood Patch Campground
Fairly primitive
Level spots with picnic tables. Not directly on the river but is accessible. A lot of equestrians stay here but anyone can. It does have a pit toilet that was maintained.
Sylco
Closed permanently
I've ridden past this CG numerous times in the past few years and it is still closed with dirt pushed back blocking the entrance. It is totally grown over and non usable. I've camped here many years ago and do not know why this was closed.
Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground
Motorcycle tent camping and cabins
The name has changed to Smitty's Lodge & CG. I found this awesome campground close to the beginning of the Cherohala skyway in Tellico Plains. Includes picnic table, fire pit and some chairs (they also sell firewood), clean restrooms and showers, use of refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and super nice hosts. I highly recommend visiting this campground. I stayed in a tent, but they do have cabins for rent also. Campsites are level and spacious.
Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground
Convenient to Chattanooga
We enjoyed spending several days exploring Chattanooga. The camp staffers are friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and the park is well kept. The sites are tight. You're right on top of each other. Fine for a couple of days.
Arrowhead Resort
Lots of kid friendly activities - sites are MEH
We reserved a site with full- hookups and our friends reserved a tent site. Our site was fine, but there wasn’t what I would describe as a tent site. Our friends ended up just camping behind our camper in the flattest area they could find. All of the sites are pretty close and out in the open.
When we stayed some of the activities/amenities weren’t available (there had been a fire or something at the kitchen). We had a pretty decent time, though. We rented kayaks and paddle boards and explored the lake and they had a huge inflatable slide that our kids spent hours on. The ramp to the swim beach was ridiculously slimy but kids all enjoyed swimming in the lake and jumping off the dive platform. The camp had a movie in the evening (Jaws) and gave out popcorn. There were basketball courts and beanbag toss. Lots of people were out on their fishing boats.
So potentially plenty of activities for the kids, but the campground sites could be a bit nicer for the price. Any staff we interacted with were super pleasant.
Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA
Great place!
Quiet campground tucked away on Lookout Mountain, with super friendly and helpful staff. The campground is very well maintained, has a large pool, playground and giant in-ground bounce ballon for the kids, and a fenced in dog park complete with slides and playground equipment for dogs! There is a walking trails around the campground. The bathroom\shower house was impressive to say the least, very clean and renovated.
Fooshee Pass Campground
Camping
Love this place. Took the family and dog. Beautiful and amazing camp site.
Lost Creek - Cherokee NF
Nice but crowded long drive in.
Nice but super crowded on the weekend.
Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA
Nice Basecamp To explore Chattanooga
We’ve stayed at this campground several times over the past 20 years. It has actually improved since our last visit 7-8 years ago. Bathrooms/showers are very nice…each guest gets a private room with shower, sink and toilet. Dog park is very nice, and trails are good. Campground is quite hilly but our site (15 pull through) was level. Only suggestion would be a better stocked store.
Euchee Marina Resort and Campground
Great food / microbrews with view of the lake while dining
This place may be seasonal and have limited hours but oh what a treat it is to make this part of your boating experience on Watts Bar Lake. They feature Monkey Towns local brews out of Dayton,TN. The view is worth the climb up the stairs from the lake to the dining area.
Guide to Graysville
Camping near Graysville, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Good hikes nearby," making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Water Activities: At Edgar Evins State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing. A camper shared, "Kayaking is great! Put in below Center Hill dam."
- Wildlife Watching: Fort Mountain State Park Campground is known for its wildlife. One reviewer noted, "We had a very young fawn come through our site and hang around all morning."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground. A visitor said, "The bathroom and showers are very new and well-maintained."
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Rock Island State Park Campground. One camper remarked, "The campground was excellent!!"
- Family-Friendly Activities: Harrison Bay State Park Campground offers a beach area perfect for kids. A reviewer mentioned, "There’s also a 'beach' you can hang out and swim at which is beautiful."
What you should know:
- Crowded Campgrounds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground noted, "The sites are very close together here and you can expect it to usually be booked up."
- Site Selection Matters: At Edgar Evins State Park Campground, it's important to choose your site wisely. One camper advised, "I definitely recommend either scouting out a site before booking or researching well which site would be a good fit."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Chester Frost Park, may have fewer amenities. A camper mentioned, "Kind of a bad smell. Bath houses are hit or miss."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground, which offers activities for kids. One reviewer said, "Beautiful park with lots of activities for kids."
- Plan for Crowds: If you're camping during peak times, arrive early to secure a good spot. A visitor at Harrison Bay State Park Campground noted, "We had good cell service and there is great guest wifi as well."
- Pack for Activities: Bring bikes or kayaks to make the most of your stay. A camper at Rock Island State Park Campground suggested, "Bring your bikes to discover more of the park."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Fort Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "There are really nice bathhouses located in each loop."
- Be Prepared for Slopes: Some sites may have inclines. One camper at Edgar Evins State Park Campground noted, "Many along the water are flat & easily accessible."
- Use Campground Resources: Take advantage of camp hosts and visitor centers for tips and local information. A visitor at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground said, "The staff was wonderful, and it was quiet."
Camping near Graysville, Tennessee, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.
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