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Limestone, Tennessee features several established campgrounds with varying amenities and natural settings. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground provides year-round camping with full hookup sites for RVs and designated tent areas along the Nolichucky River. Nearby Nolichucky Gorge Campground offers riverside sites with cabin options approximately 15 miles from Limestone. The region includes both state park facilities and privately operated campgrounds, with most providing water and electric hookups, while a few offer more primitive experiences for tent campers seeking a more natural setting.
Camping facilities in the area typically remain open year-round, though seasonal considerations affect water availability at some locations during winter months. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer and fall when the region experiences peak visitation. "The campground is in a nice secluded area that can be very silent and relaxing. The sites are well set-up and all are easy to access," noted one visitor about nearby Dennis Cove Recreation Area. Road access varies throughout the region, with some campgrounds situated along paved roads while others require navigation along winding mountain routes that may challenge larger RVs or trailers. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas, particularly in the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Waterfront camping represents a significant draw for visitors to the Limestone area, with several campgrounds providing direct access to rivers and lakes. The Nolichucky River offers popular recreation opportunities, with campgrounds positioned to take advantage of water views and fishing access. Campers frequently mention the peaceful settings and natural beauty as highlights of their stays. Proximity to historical sites, particularly those related to Davy Crockett, adds cultural interest to camping experiences in the area. While some campgrounds feature spacious sites with ample privacy, others position campsites closer together, creating more of a community atmosphere. Most established campgrounds provide basic amenities including restrooms and picnic tables, with varying levels of additional facilities such as showers, dump stations, and camp stores.
Best Campgrounds near Limestone (356)
1. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground
"Large swimming pool, TONS of historical events around, hiking & river walks. Super clean and new bath houses as well. Honors Tennessee state discounts. If possible make reservations online."
"The drive in follows the TN “Sunnyside Early Country Trail” through picturesque farmland with mountains in the near distance. Do your shopping before arrival, there’s nothing close to the park."
Check Availabilityfrom $14 - $32 / night
2. Baileyton KOA Holiday
"Conveniently located close to highway 81 and town!"
"Even though it's very close to the interstate, it was very quiet. We had a full hook up site, relatively level. It had a picnic table and fire ring."
3. Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
"We had a change of plans and made reservations at Warrior Path State Park on a whim - and are VERY glad we did."
"This beautiful 970 acre Tennessee State Park is located on the shores of the 900 acre Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River in Sullivan County."
4. Nolichucky Gorge Campground
"Nolichucky Gorge is right next to USA Raft, same road, same entrance to the left. Veteran owned and well maintained. The staff is friendly and professional. River view sites, other sites and cabins."
"This is a great spot located right next to USA Raft. There are a handful of tent only riverside camping spots with RV sites set back from the river."
5. Katy Branch
"Very close to many trails. Clean showers and bathrooms. Loved it."
"Came to stay at this campground because we wanted to do some hiking nearby that we haven't done in FOREVER!"
Check Availabilityfrom $75 / night
6. Horse Creek Recreation Area
"Having both RV and tent campgrounds, each with large fire pits and lantern stands, this peaceful creekside setting lies just beyond low mountain farms in the northern part of Greene County Tennessee."
"Nice trails."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $10 / night
7. Riverpark Campground
"The riverfront spaces are amazing and just inches away from the Nolichucky River. If you love to fish or kayak this is a great location. The bathhouses are super clean."
"Riverpark is a privately owned campground situated at the classic Big Rocks rapid on the Nolichucky river. "
Check Availabilityfrom $51 - $73 / night
8. Rock Creek Recreation Area
"There isn’t too much of any one activity in/near the campground but lots more in the greater area. Cons: just plan to drive to another area if you’re staying for a few days (not really a con though)."
"Convenient location in the Cherokee National Forest that is close to the Appalachian Trail and the Nolichucky River. Campground is popular with families and busy on weekends."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $50 / night
9. Roan Mountain State Park Campground
"It is located in Roan Mountain Tennessee. The campground has clean bathhouses with hot showers."
"Fire pits you had to walk up to but were away from tents, which I liked. Bathhouse was clean, well lit, pretty warm showers. Campground was very clean and has a lot of amenities."
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10. Big Oak Family Farm
Check Availabilityfrom $95 - $129 / night
Drive Time
- 20 min from Johnson City, TN
- 33 min from Kingsport, TN
- 43 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 23 min from Asheville, NC
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Recent Reviews near Limestone, TN
1442 Reviews of 356 Limestone Campgrounds
- GGary M.
ScoutLiving Waters Campground
Nobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
- DDiane F.Scout
Three Peaks RV Resort
Nice camp and staff friendly. We drive the Blue Ridge Pkwy which was a bit of drive but the ride up to Mt Mitchell was beautiful. Only negative was the laundry rooms were small for a large camp like this but I made it work. Probably a bit more challenging during busy season but all that said this is a nice campground
Lesleigh N.TravelerGlamping on the Clinch River LLC
✨🌿 An Absolutely Beautiful, Peaceful Experience!🌿
✨ I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at Glamping on the Clinch River!❤️ It was truly one of the most relaxing, beautiful experiences, and waking up to such a breathtaking piece of God’s creation was something special that I will never forget. The views are absolutely stunning, the peacefulness is unmatched, and it’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the beauty God has blessed us with.🙏🏻🤍 But what makes this place even more special is the incredible family behind it. Bonnie and Rusty are truly two of the sweetest, most generous, and kindhearted people you could ever meet! Their hospitality goes above and beyond, and you can feel the love they put into making sure every guest has the most wonderful experience. From preparing breakfast for their guests to the thoughtful little touches like making s’mores around the outdoor campfire, they make you feel so welcomed and cared for.❤️🔥 The tipi itself was absolutely beautiful, exceptionally clean, and decorated so thoughtfully to create the perfect glamping experience. Every detail made our stay feel cozy, comfortable, and magical while still allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.🏕️✨ Places like this are a reminder that sometimes the best experiences aren’t about fancy hotels or extravagant vacations. They’re about beautiful surroundings, genuine kindness, peaceful moments, and the wonderful people who make you feel right at home. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by God’s beautiful creation and hosted by people with truly golden hearts, you NEED to experience Glamping on the Clinch River! I would recommend it a thousand times over, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to stay here. Bonnie and Rusty, thank you for sharing your beautiful place with others and for making our experience so incredibly special. You two are such a blessing!❤️🙏🏻 We will absolutely cherish these memories and hope to be back again soon!🌿🤍✨
- BBrandi M.Traveler
Three Peaks RV Resort
Absolutely one of the most beautiful campgrounds that we have visited, and super clean. Such a great location for hiking and viewing the Blue Ridge Pkwy!
Windy W.ScoutDoe River Landing
Beautiful Place, Ugly host, Oct 2026
Let me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
- RRonnie C.Traveler
Sugar Hollow Campground
3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
- CCharles K.Scout
Wilson's Riverfront RV Park
Lovely spot on the river. Freeway was loud but not too bad.
Bonnie H.ScoutDoe River Landing
Kylie T & Andrew W. Review not accurate
My husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
Guide to Limestone
Camping near Limestone, Tennessee features riverside campsites along the Nolichucky River, offering opportunities for water recreation and mountain hiking. The region's elevation ranges from 1,400 to 3,000 feet, creating temperature variations between valley campgrounds and mountain sites. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from spring through fall, with limited winter facilities.
What to do
Whitewater adventures: At Nolichucky Gorge Campground, campers can experience the river directly from their sites. "It was awesome when we kayaked and took out at our site. Definitely will return," notes Emma T. The campground offers tubing opportunities with "a little path you can take a tube up and float back down," according to Kara P.
Historical exploration: Davy Crockett's birthplace provides educational opportunities for history enthusiasts. "There is a heritage village and museum that you can walk or drive through with reenactors on site," explains Anna R. The replica farm tours add historical context to camping trips, with "a sweet man who gives tours of the replica farm of David Crockett... in character and costume," according to Rebecca M.
Mountain hiking: Rock Creek Recreation Area offers various trail options. "There is a nice, but fairly strenuous 4 mile up and back trail from the campground to Rock Creek Falls," reports Ray & Terri F. The area features "beautiful old growth forest" with "great hiking trails here, plus some rock climbing/bouldering," according to Lynn G.
What campers like
River proximity: Riverpark Campground sites are positioned directly beside the Nolichucky. "The riverfront spaces are amazing and just inches away from the Nolichucky River. If you love to fish or kayak this is a great location," writes Carissa D. The riverside setting creates natural white noise, as Scott T. notes, "the constant and reassuring sound of the rapids was enough to drone out our children's whine."
Natural swimming areas: Several campgrounds feature natural swimming options. Rock Creek Recreation Area includes "a mountain stream running through the campground that has been dammed up to make a swimming hole that is quite large," though Robert L. cautions that "water is very chilly even in late July." The natural setting provides alternatives to artificial pools.
Clean facilities: Baileyton KOA Holiday receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Hands down the best KOA we've camped. Super clean," states Kevin R. Another camper described the facilities as "very clean and tidy campground. Mostly level, gravel sites. But some grass between sites! Some shade," according to Joel R.
What you should know
Site selection challenges: Warriors' Path State Park sites vary significantly in size and terrain. "Pay attention to the site size as some RVs had issues getting their larger RVs in their sites with the road/site layout," warns Jennifer H. Another camper noted, "several of the sites were too small for even our pop up camper, no way an RV can fit. You really need to scout the sites beforehand," according to Kate S.
Seasonal considerations: Water temperatures remain cold year-round in mountain streams. At Horse Creek Recreation Area, there's "a swim hole but, cold water," notes Sheree N. Campgrounds with river access may experience flooding, as Carissa D. cautions about Riverpark: "Do check the output of the river because this campground will flood."
Site access varies: Some campgrounds require equipment hauling rather than drive-up access. Horse Creek Recreation Area has limited vehicle access, as Jeff B. explains: "To be clear, there is only one site that you can drive to. When it says the sites are 'walk-in', it does not mean you can drive near your site and walk over into it. It means you have to park in a parking lot and haul your stuff up to 200 or 300 yards away along a trail over bridge."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. Warriors' Path State Park includes "a Boundless Playground" according to Natalie A., while Davy Crockett Birthplace offers family-focused amenities. "Playground is great and was perfect for our girl scout trip," shares Rebecca M.
Educational opportunities: Historical sites engage children while camping. "Lots of pull through spaces for larger campers and small ones as well. Beautiful view of Nolichucky River. Large swimming pool, TONS of historical events around, hiking & river walks," explains Cindy O. about Davy Crockett Birthplace.
Weekend activities: Hot Springs Campground offers family recreation within walking distance. "Walk into town for restaurants and brews! Walk to spa for soak in hot tub!!" notes Roxanne R. Baileyton KOA organizes "weekend activities for the kids. You won't want to miss out on the outdoor movie nights either!" according to Ken G.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven terrain at many area campgrounds. At Rock Creek Recreation Area, "Sites are levelish, semi-private, and wooded. Loop B has power poles at each site," according to Ashley B. Another camper noted, "Sites are heavily wooded, fairly well spaced, and most sites have a level area, but you have to back all the way in to get level on some."
Connectivity considerations: Cell service varies widely across campgrounds. At Rock Creek Recreation Area, "OTA TV was limited to 4 channels(PBS) with our omni antenna. There is no WiFi. AT&T had 1 bar and 0.8 MB/s w/o a booster, 2 bars and 2.4 MB/s with it," according to Ray & Terri F. Plan accordingly if you require reliable internet access.
Access roads: Some campgrounds have challenging approach roads. Riverpark Campground provides full hookups, but accessibility may be a concern for larger rigs. As one camper noted about the general area, "The road in is a little narrow, but well maintained and easily navigable."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Limestone, TN?
What camping is available near Limestone, TN?
According to TheDyrt.com, Limestone, TN offers a wide range of camping options, with 356 campgrounds and RV parks near Limestone, TN and 20 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Limestone, TN?
Which is the most popular campground near Limestone, TN?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Limestone, TN is Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 20 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Limestone, TN?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Limestone, TN?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Limestone, TN.
What parks are near Limestone, TN?
What parks are near Limestone, TN?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 31 parks near Limestone, TN that allow camping, notably Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest.
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