6 campgrounds with availability next weekend
The Dyrt lists some of the top RV parks and campgrounds around New Johnsonville, Tennessee. "Parker's Crossroads is located very conveniently off of I-40 and the park is gorgeous," notes one reviewer about Parkers Crossroads RV Park and Campground, which offers 48 sites with full hookups including 30/50-amp electric service. Southern Comfort RV Park provides 8 sites with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections, while Birdsong Resort and Marina Lakeside RV Campground sits directly on Kentucky Lake with full hookup sites that accommodate larger rigs. Eagles Nest RV Park features concrete pads with full-service utility kiosks at each site. Many parks in the area can handle big rigs, with Thousand Trails Natchez Trace and Piney River Resort both offering pull-through sites with concrete pads that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length.
Several campgrounds in the region require careful navigation on approach. A review for Piney River Resort cautioned that "the 'RV friendly directions' included an 8 mile hilly and windy road that turned into dirt halfway through with lots of potholes, quick turns, and skinny roadways." Cell service varies significantly between parks, with Eagles Nest RV Park receiving 4 bars on Verizon while Thousand Trails Natchez Trace has virtually no reception without signal boosters. Most parks in the area remain open year-round, though amenities may be seasonal. Dump stations are available at nearly all parks, with some offering on-site propane sales. Pet policies are generally accommodating, with designated pet areas at several locations. Reservation requirements vary by season, with holiday weekends typically requiring advance booking.
"Pet friendly great place to stay 50 and 30 amp full hookups free WiFi"
"Mostly gravel, lots of trees for shade. Does seem to be one or two long term campers but very quiet and quaint. Water and power hook ups. I didn’t hook up as I just camp in my van(:"
Available next weekend
from $30 - $50 / night
"I have a large motorhome and pulling a long enclosed trailer."
"The main campground is typical for RV resorts, sites pretty close together and in the open, but the sites along the river, where we were(site 1), all have concrete pads, are reasonably spaced and right"
from $69 - $95 / night
"Full hook ups. Senior discount. Will handle tents to big rigs. Beautiful lake view. Friendly people. Bath house nice and clean. Long nice drive back to campground cell services very weak."
"Has dog park and swimming pool and beach area ! Has laundry rooms and bath n shower houses heck ya !"
"Eagle’s Nest RV Park is a hidden gem right next to Kentucky Lake and Paris Landing. It has all concrete pads with full service utility kiosks."
"Eagle’s Nest RV Park is a little slice of heaven located just 1500 feet from Kentucky Lake and 10 minutes from Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area."
from $12 - $50 / night
"The Woodlands at Buffalo River is the perfect spot to enjoy a weekend (or longer) on the river while you explore the surrounding ridges. Check them out and share your experience on the Dyrt!"
Available next weekend
"Shaded campsites. Electrical available side has spots pretty close together so we always choose to primitive camp here. Water is available as well as clean bathhouses. Love the rental service."
"Solid private campground. They run a huge boating operation so it’s hella busy on the weekends. We stayed on the rowdy side in a tent with electric."
from $7 - $30 / night
from $595 / night
from $40 - $600 / night
"If you are looking for a quiet, family oriented campground with boat ramp and is kid and Pet friendly you !ight just love Birdsong Resort and Marina Campground."
GuideNice campground with wooded area. Had a full hook up and pull through site since we were only here for one night. Facilities and showers very clean as is the entire place. Camp office and store are lovely and staff are exceptional. Easy to reserve by calling at last minute. Site was a bit tight on the side of a hill for trailer and truck but we did ok.
GuideI liked this NPS free campground on the Natchez Trace. It is convenient to the Nashville Area and accessible by other nice highways, not just the Trace. The town of Hohenwald is just a couple of miles away.
There were many camping people on a Friday night in October from strictly tenters to fancy busses and everything in between (motorcycles, truck campers, suv campers, car campers etc). Everyone was respectful of others and quiet at night.
The grounds have lots of mature trees and the pads are in pretty good condition and fairly level. There are pull-throughs and back-ins. There is a central restroom, which I did not use.
ScoutThe bathrooms have Flushing toilets. No showers. No electrical hookups. A mix of tent camping and RV's. No fees. 14-day limit. Nice place to stay and rest.
TravelerStarted at Gatlin Point. Moved because wanted something closer to the water.
Spacious spots give plenty of privacy. Was very quiet (12th). Facilities clean.
T-Mobile sometimes spotty but had coverage most of the time.
GuideBeautiful camp area. The tent camp loop was closed so I stayed in the full hook up area. Did not need electricity or water but the great washroom had flush toilets and showers. Very clean. Camp host was wonderful. It says it’s just off I40 but the camping area was more like 7 or 8 miles in. Perfect for no road noise. The lake is wonderful. Great walking around the area.
GuideGPS was wrong and we had to loop back to exit 137. Then it dies at the stop sign so take a left up to the big sign and make a right. Then you are at the right spot. Verizon phone signal is 1-2 bars max. Does have a place to ride bikes, grill, picnic tables and coded bathrooms. Small compared to some of the others but it’s quiet and off the highway which is what we wanted
TravelerCute little spot hidden about 5 min off of i40. Just need to call ahead and they’ll ask what time you plan on arriving. Seems to be a husband and wife that uses their land as a little campground. Mostly gravel, lots of trees for shade. Does seem to be one or two long term campers but very quiet and quaint. Water and power hook ups. I didn’t hook up as I just camp in my van(:
ScoutI live within an hour of this campground, and saw a one night opening with good weather, so trying it out. Every site is level concrete, and has a view of the river. Each site (15 total) has power and water. One dump station in campground. Bath house is good and clean. Best part, with my American the beautiful pass, its only $11 night.
ScoutTHEY WILL STATE YOU DIDN'T STAY HERE IF YOU LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW! The river is beautiful along with all the wildlife.(Wild turkeys, cows, horses, deer, donkeys and goats) Pizza and cookies at the store are fantastic. The girls work very hard in the office and are always cheerful and helpful. Location gets a 3 only because it's really in the middle of nowhere. Not necessarily a bad thing! Now for the actual bad. I lived here over a year and things changed so much and its the main reason we just left. Incessant dog barking with no consequences. Way too much dog feces in the park which could so easily be fixed with a cheap camera and lights. Suppose to be gun and drug free. Neither are even close to true. Rules are not enforced at all! Needs new management. When you make a special trip to the office to inform management that there is water pouring out of bottom of rv that the people aren't there and it takes 7 hours for them to walk over and shut the water off?? And these was damage to rv. Fact! Loose dogs running around scaring guests, ripping into garbage, bothering guests kids and dogs. 10 year rule? 20 year rule? Freezers outside campers? This place could be a 5 star with better management and not a family running it like it's their own property. No Christmas or Halloween decorations? Lastly there's a bad review left a few months ago that I was accused of leaving called into the office and ordered to remove by management
Kentucky Lake and the surrounding area provide multiple RV camping options near New Johnsonville, Tennessee. The terrain consists mostly of wooded areas around the 160,000-acre Kentucky Lake with elevations ranging from 375 to 600 feet. Campgrounds in this region typically remain open year-round, though many visitors come during peak fishing seasons from March through October when temperatures average 70-85°F.
Fishing and water activities: At Birdsong Resort and Marina Lakeside RV and Tent Campground, campers have immediate water access. "Quiet, near shopping, family oriented, Pet friendly, boat launch, shore fishing, store, pull through sites, friendly helpful staff, tent sites, great place to camp," notes one reviewer.
Kayaking and swimming: The Buffalo River offers excellent paddling opportunities at Crazy Horse Recreational Park. "We love to come here for when we kayak the Buffalo. Plenty of open river front campsites and shuttles to or from the camp (depending on which route you take)," shares a camper. The park features a popular swimming hole where "we loved watching the younger crowd jump off the cliff into the water."
Hiking and wildlife viewing: At Harmony Ridge RV Park, visitors can explore nearby Buffalo River trails. "Jake from the Dyrt here! The Woodlands at Buffalo River is the perfect spot to enjoy a weekend (or longer) on the river while you explore the surrounding ridges," mentions a reviewer.
Cleanliness and organization: Parkers Crossroads RV Park and Campground receives praise for its maintenance. "So well design, it is the perfect campground organization. It is very well maintain which makes it beautiful. I am almost sure I am the first person to ever use the bathroom, it was that clean," writes one camper.
Quiet locations: Many campgrounds offer peaceful settings despite their proximity to highways. I 40 Hideaway surprises guests with its tranquility: "We thought the traffic noise would be bad being so close to I40 but we didn't even hear it. We had a tent site with water and power."
Helpful staff: Eagles Nest RV Park stands out for exceptional service. "Our campground hosts Shirley and Bobby were just phenomenal. Helpful, kind, and friendly. They assisted in helping us back in and ensured we were good to go. They would personally stop by to check-in," notes a reviewer.
Navigation challenges: Road conditions vary significantly when approaching certain campgrounds. At Piney River Resort, a camper warns: "Staff we talked to was very kind but 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."
Reservation policies: While some parks accept walk-ins, popular spots fill quickly. "We enjoyed our time here but there are some things to know about this park. 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," mentions a visitor at Thousand Trails Natchez Trace.
Campground layouts: Site designs and placements differ across parks. Eagles Nest RV Park features "concrete pads with full service utility kiosks," while Piney River Resort has "very clean" sites that are "nicely spaced."
Designated family areas: Crazy Horse Recreational Park offers separate camping zones. "Has a family side and another rowdy side across the river. Family side quiet time begins at 10 pm," explains a camper. This separation helps ensure appropriate environments for children.
Water recreation opportunities: Kids particularly enjoy swimming at Piney River Resort. "Our girls enjoyed swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Paved sites, fire ring, fire wood for sale, very clean campground, and only 45 mins to Nashville," shares a visitor.
Entertainment options: Some campgrounds offer recreational facilities. Thousand Trails Natchez Trace provides "Lots of stuff to find yourself doing to relaxing by the water to playing bingo at the hall! To renting a kayak or pontoon! Has dog park and swimming pool and beach area!"
Site selection: At I 40 Hideaway, travelers appreciate the convenient overnight stays: "Needed a place to camp for the night and this fit the bill." The campground provides basic amenities for comfortable stops.
Connectivity considerations: Internet and cellular service vary widely between parks. At Thousand Trails Natchez Trace, a camper reports: "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."
Utility management: RVers should note water pressure variations at different campgrounds. Parkers Crossroads RV Park advises using water pressure reducers. Southern Comfort RV Park offers "50 and 30 amp full hookups free WiFi," which appeals to those needing reliable connections.
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