Cabin camping near Hohenwald, Tennessee sits at an elevation of approximately 960 feet in Tennessee's Highland Rim region. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with mild winters where temperatures rarely drop below freezing and summer highs averaging in the upper 80s. Most cabin rentals in the region become fully booked three to four weeks in advance during peak summer season.
What to do
Kayaking on Piney River: The crystal-clear waters at Piney River Resort offer excellent paddling opportunities. "Our girls enjoyed swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Paved sites, fire ring, fire wood for sale, very clean campground, and only 45 mins to Nashville," notes Ashlee B.
Hiking at Montgomery Bell: Miles of well-maintained trails wind through hardwood forests with several creek crossings. Montgomery Bell State Park Campground has "tons of activities and good hiking trails. If you want some good catfish. Go visit the catfish kitchen just down the road from the park," according to Tammy P.
Explore Amish country: Take a short drive to the Amish settlement near Ethridge. "Very friendly staff, nice surroundings of Amish settlement, campground itself looks old but, heritage, it's great," says tinus B. about the nearby Heritage Campground area.
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate riverside locations. At Buffalo River Resort LLC, you'll find "several nice tent camping spots right on the river with lots of shade. RV spots are quite a distance from the river and behind a tree line so not much of a view," according to Stacy D.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning deer sightings are common at cabin locations. "Most mornings I can sit outside & watch the deer grazing as I have my coffee," reports nickie F. at David Crockett State Park.
Quiet zones: Fall Hollow Resort offers a peaceful atmosphere away from urban noise. "Stayed here for a week and it was beautiful!!! Between fishing, riding the trails, having campfires and watching the fireflies I don't know what we enjoyed better," writes Marie L.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Book well in advance during summer months. "They do have a limited number of lakeside sites and are full most of the time," warns Sable A. about Thousand Trails Natchez Trace.
Access challenges: Some locations require careful navigation on narrow roads. "The drive in from the highway was very scary on narrow, windy roads with dropoffs on the side. We took the staff recommended route in and Co-Pilot's route out and both were scary in our Class A towing a car hauler," cautions Pat&Amanda D.
Cell connectivity: Many cabins have limited service. "I had absolutely no cell service through Verizon and my T-Mobile 5g internet had no reception either (even with a booster). Luckily, I was able to rely on my Starlink," reports Emerson F.
Check property details: Always verify amenities before booking. "It's a large campground with a lot of full time campers on site. Nice lake at 102 sq acres in size. Did have an issue that most sites are only 50 or 30amp hookups only, so I had to borrow a 30 to 120 adapter," mentions Sable A.
Tips for camping with families
Separated campground sections: Crazy Horse Recreational Park offers designated quiet and social areas. "Has a family side and another rowdy side across the river. Family side quiet time begins at 10 pm," explains Cam A.
Creek exploration: Kids love wading in the shallow water areas. "Children can wade in the creek all day, why parents enjoy sitting outside under all the shade trees," notes Tammy P.
Playground access: Consider sites near play areas but be aware of foot traffic. "With a great pavilion, Vb court, ball diamond, and playground, the far side of the camp is perfect for families, groups, and events. Our fave sites are 1-8, with #1+2 right next to the creek and the most updated bathrooms. If you don't want kiddos walking through your campsite to get to the playground, you may want to choose a higher number," advises Stæven F.
Plan for supplies: Most cabin areas are 15-20 minutes from stores. "There is a wal-mart in town about 20 or so minutes away," mentions Emerson F.
Tips from RVers
Bridge clearance: Watch for low clearances when arriving. "Most importantly, there is a special way to get into this park. 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," warns Laura H.
Site selection for larger rigs: Carefully match your RV length to appropriate sites. "We had a corner site and we were really too long for the site, we're 42' long. The electric and water were all in one spot which was at the very end of the camper," shares Douglas T.
Bring extra hoses: Hookup locations can be unpredictable. "The sites were on hills - which it is Tennessee…but we had a difficult time getting our camper level as it went down hill due to the fact we had to pull up so far it set the camper downhill," reports Douglas T.
Road conditions: Interior roads at some properties need maintenance. "The roads throughout the park need some work, there are large pot holes that are difficult to avoid," notes Laura H.
