Best Campgrounds near Goodlettsville, TN

Goodlettsville, Tennessee provides convenient access to several developed campgrounds and RV parks within a 20-mile radius of Nashville. The Nashville North KOA and Grand Ole RV Resort & Market are located directly in Goodlettsville, offering full hookup sites for RVs along with tent camping areas, cabins, and glamping options. Most campgrounds in this region cater primarily to RV travelers, though tent sites are available at nearly all facilities. Campgrounds like Cedar Creek and Seven Points provide water access for boating enthusiasts, while others focus on proximity to Nashville's music and entertainment districts.

Seasonal availability varies across the region's campgrounds. Several Corps of Engineers sites like Seven Points and Cedar Creek operate from April through October, while private RV resorts typically remain open year-round. Most campgrounds require reservations, especially during Nashville's busy tourism season and major music events. Sites near water bodies tend to book quickly during summer months. The area experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and fall particularly popular for camping. Traffic noise can be a consideration when selecting sites, as many campgrounds are situated near highways or rail lines. "Nightly live music is a highlight, but there's a busy train track 100ft from my RV and it's very loud. They seem to run a train by here every hour until dawn," noted one camper at Grand Ole RV Resort.

Campers consistently mention the hospitable atmosphere at Goodlettsville-area campgrounds. Many private RV parks provide amenities like on-site restaurants, clean bathhouses, and entertainment options that reflect Nashville's music culture. Grand Ole RV Resort receives praise for its nightly live music performances and friendly staff who assist with parking and setup. Several visitors highlighted the convenient proximity to Nashville attractions while still being removed from downtown congestion. Sites tend to be closely spaced at most RV-focused facilities, with limited privacy between neighboring campers. The Nashville North KOA offers a shuttle service to downtown Nashville, making it easier for campers to explore the city without navigating urban traffic. Public lands with more primitive camping experiences are limited in the immediate area, with most developed campgrounds emphasizing comfort and convenience for travelers.

Best Camping Sites Near Goodlettsville, Tennessee (98)

    1. Nashville KOA Resort

    38 Reviews
    Nashville, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-0282

    "Nashville north koa was a nice campground with a proximity to Nashville but away from the bustle. We stayed for a week and enjoyed ourselves."

    "The proximity to the Opry and surrounding sites is fantastic. Top that off with front desk, event and maintenance staff that were all super nice and you’ve got a great combo."

    2. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

    17 Reviews
    Goodlettsville, TN
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (615) 420-6036

    "The Grand Ole RV Resort is a nice park to stay in near all the fun and sightseeing of Nashville, Tennessee. The campground is very tidy and well-kept."

    "There’s a train that passes by on the nearby track a couple of times a day, but it was never super early or late and didn’t bother us at all."

    3. Cedar Creek (TN)

    22 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 754-4947

    $30 - $50 / night

    "We came from Idaho to Tennessee in May for two weeks and this was our first campsite. We fell in love with peaceful walks along the river, watching the ducks and birds along with a few turtles 🐢."

    "Bathrooms near to the entrance were a little dated, but the ones near the dump station were nicer. The playground/beach area was nice."

    4. Two Rivers Campground

    14 Reviews
    Nashville, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 883-8559

    "Highway noise is really bad but there’s not anything they can do about that. Close by restaurants and Camping World for any needed supplies."

    "But given where they are located, crammed in with two other RV parks and a Camping World all next to the highway, there isn't any way to make things better."

    5. Nashville North

    13 Reviews
    Goodlettsville, TN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 859-0348

    "Though stated in Goodlettsville, it is in Millersville proper. For restaurants and grocery runs, take I-65 South to exit 97."

    "It has conveinient access to I65 and Highway 31W.

    They have 30/50amp full service hookups and Cabins.

    One of the coolest deals is the local winery deals while staying there."

    6. Seven Points

    23 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-5198

    $32 - $50 / night

    "Paved roads, showers, playground, Big lake side sites wth shade. lots of space between the campsites. fire rings, picnic tables."

    "The campsite was surrounded by trees and it was a quick walk to the lake. The bathroom and shower facilities were clean and had warm water."

    7. Bledsoe Creek State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Castalian Springs, TN
    19 miles
    Website

    "There is a flat trail next to the lake that my two year old loves to run up and down, playgrounds, and a story trail."

    "Easy hiking trails with little to moderate inclines and terrain. Around 5-7 miles of trails, plenty of camping sites. I always see wildlife when i visit this park."

    8. Elm Hill RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    J Percy Priest Lake, TN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 710-9365

    "Sitting in a lake, the campground is a peninsula surrounded by water. Great views, super clean and very nice amenities. Saturday night they had a band and a Halloween celebration. Very safe."

    "Nice lake. Nice pool. Good sites. Lake is close to all sites. Very helpful store at the front with items you need."

    9. Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

    13 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-7434

    "There are very few RV parks in the Nashville/Franklin area and are more on the outskirts. We were happy to get a site here as it's relaxing by the lake."

    "This campground was very convenient for those visiting the Nashville area, its just off the highway and they offer shuttles for a fee to downtown and opryland."

    10. Cages Bend

    7 Reviews
    Hendersonville, TN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 824-4989

    $30 - $35 / night

    "The site we had was a little tight for our slide out and steps because of a large tree and the wall around it, but we made it work. The dogs had a good time walking around the grounds."

    "Corp of Engineers campground with a view of Old Hickory Lake. Some waterfront sites. Adjacent boat ramp. Fishing platform. Well kept. Convenient to amenities in Hendersonville and Gallatin."

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Recent Reviews near Goodlettsville, TN

613 Reviews of 98 Goodlettsville Campgrounds


  • Sergio S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Fletcher's Fork Campground and Cabins

    Great price, clean sites, strict rules.

    Sites are in great condition from asphalt site, concrete pad, picnic table, to hookups. They are however very strict on their rules. MUST BE A DODID OR VA ID CARD HOLDER.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Two Rivers Campground

    Nashville

    Two rivers is a nice park friendly people clean and well maintained.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Seven Points

    Great COE Campground

    Best camp hosts ever. Very friendly, kind and helpful. Great views. Clean bathrooms. Water and electric at every site. Dump station. Discount for America the Beautiful pass. You need to book your reservations on recreation.gov

  • Michele R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Morning View Farms

    Weekend getaway

    I could not say enough enough wonderful things about our stay. Our host was amazing, the nature was peaceful, serene, and everything we needed for a relaxing time away from home.

  • Cassondra P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Elm Hill RV Resort

    Beautiful Campground

    We stopped here for a quick overnight stop on our way back home

    It is definetly a park that they are stacked in close and open sky’s with not a lot of shade

    Everything was very clean and in great working order

    Kids loved swimming in the pool

    The water around is clear and beautiful

    We had a very lovely sunset as we walked around park

  • L
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Poole Knobs

    Bottom of my COE campgrounds

    First of all, I love COE campgrounds. They are usually clean, scenic, and have lots of space between campsites. Poole Knobs has all of that, but the bathrooms were ridiculously hard to get to. If you get a site along the lake, expect a long walk and then an arduous climb to the bathroom and showers or hop in your vehicle and drive there. Whoever laid out the design of this campground had obviously ever camped.

  • Alisha L.
    Aug. 4, 2025

    COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground

    Salt Lick Creek

    Overall, we enjoyed our experience. It's a nice campground. The site was small and we prefer more space and seclusion since we travel with dogs. We stayed in site 94, which was on the water and nicely shaded. There was no cell service. Our camper has a wifi booster so we were able to boost the signal to our phones from the nearby bathhouse that had wifi. The campground is very remote, but it doesn't feel remote because of how busy and open it feels.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2025

    Nashville KOA Resort

    Walk to the Opry!

    The proximity to the Opry and surrounding sites is fantastic. Top that off with front desk, event and maintenance staff that were all super nice and you’ve got a great combo. Tidy sites, tons of them, something for everyone and then some. Paved roads the kids loved scootering on. Would definitely stay again

  • G
    Jul. 26, 2025

    COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground

    Very disappointing

    What a disappointment and I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this campground. I checked in at the appropriate time. There was no one at the gate, no packet no information. I found my campsite and pulled in quite unlevel due to deep divots in the gravel… used baby wipes embedded in the gravel, foul trash in the fire ring, and the campsite had been vacant according to the website for at least a week Obviously no preparation had taken place. Never saw a Ranger never saw host. I left one day early only to find that they have listed me as a cancellation thereby excluding me from being able to leave a recommendation on their website I’ll not be returning.


Guide to Goodlettsville

Campgrounds near Goodlettsville, Tennessee offer varying levels of access to water recreation with several locations positioned along Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest Lake. The region sits at approximately 450-500 feet elevation with rolling hills characteristic of Middle Tennessee's Highland Rim. Seasonal camping extends primarily from April to October at Corps of Engineers sites, though temperatures remain mild enough for winter camping at year-round facilities with average lows rarely dropping below freezing.

What to do

Boating and fishing access: Seven Points provides direct lake access for anglers and boaters. "Love that it's so close to Nashville and even close enough to make a morning coffee run if you forget to pack yours," notes one visitor. The campground features lakeside sites for easy water access.

Water park fun: At Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, campers can enjoy the attached water park during summer months. "The waterpark is amazing," reports one camper. However, availability is limited: "We didn't actually stay here because after I booked I realized the water park is not open during the week although it had officially opened the week before."

Live music at camp: Several campgrounds offer on-site entertainment. A Grand Ole RV Resort guest mentioned, "We had breakfast at the market a couple of times & it was delicious! The entertainment for NYE was seriously the most fun we've had out in a while. Nothing says Nashville like live country music!"

What campers like

Clean, accessible bathhouses: Bathroom facilities receive consistent praise at most campgrounds. At Two Rivers Campground, campers appreciate "very clean" showers and bathrooms. Another camper noted the convenience of "showers and bathrooms that were very clean with plenty of room" at Nashville Shores.

Lake views and concrete pads: Waterfront camping is a major draw. "The sites are level cement pads with large well spaced sites. If you can get a lake view it is wonderful," reports a Seven Points visitor. Similarly, at Nashville Shores, "Nice clean paved spots facing the lake. Full hookup with playgrounds and a general store."

Quiet camping with city access: Many campgrounds balance natural settings with urban convenience. "This is a great, easy access campground with great amenities. Lake front sites for campers or tents. Close to groceries and gas station," notes a Seven Points review. For Cages Bend, a camper observed it's "convenient to amenities in Hendersonville and Gallatin."

What you should know

Train noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience significant railway noise. A reviewer at Grand Ole RV Resort mentioned, "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."

Traffic and highway noise: Several campgrounds sit near major roadways. A Nashville North KOA visitor reported, "Noisy due to the highway that is very close. Great sounds of the trucks to keep you awake." Another camper added, "There is a lot of interstate noise."

Seasonal water park operation: Water amenities have limited availability. "The water park is only open on the weekend," noted one Nashville Shores camper. Another added, "The lake is very pretty but it's just to look at unless you want to drop a fortune to rent a jet ski or boat."

Wildlife encounters: Campers should prepare for local wildlife. At Seven Points, a camper warned about "a skunk problem - two skunks at various times wandered into our campsite." Another camper at Bledsoe Creek State Park cautioned, "Our dogs picked up ticks every day, and we had a few as well. Watch out for lyme and other tick born illnesses."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature child-friendly facilities. One visitor to Nashville Shores mentioned, "The boys had a blast running under water buckets dumping over them and going down slides, floating down the lazy river or getting knocked down in the wave pool."

Site selection for kids: Choose locations with appropriate amenities. A camper at Cages Bend noted, "There are water sites close enough to the water to walk your yak down for a paddle." The campground also features a "playground with adjacent shelter."

Space limitations: Consider campground layout when traveling with children. "It is a small area but has some nice trails. Camping is quiet most nights and the water is calm for those who like to fish," reported a Bledsoe Creek visitor. At Grand Ole RV Resort, one family noted, "This was disappointing since we had little ones" regarding limited play equipment.

Tips from RVers

Pad size limitations: Always verify site dimensions before booking. At Elm Hill RV Resort, a camper advised, "Be very cautious of the site lengths. Some are extremely short and I'd say the measurements are nearly exact. Since our site backed up to a drop off, there was a small fence so no way to 'hang over' the pad a little for extra room."

Dump station access: Some campgrounds have challenging dump stations. At Cages Bend, a visitor noted, "The dump station was clean but short and tight. I have a 25' camper and fit ok, but speaking to another camper with a large 5th wheel, he couldn't use it."

Satellite and internet connectivity: Connectivity varies by location. At Nashville KOA, a camper reported, "This campground has a lot of mature trees that would make satellite iffy depending on the site. We got 4 bars on Verizon and used our MiFi versus Starlink for our overnight stay."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Goodlettsville, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Goodlettsville, TN offers a wide range of camping options, with 98 campgrounds and RV parks near Goodlettsville, TN and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Goodlettsville, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Goodlettsville, TN is Nashville KOA Resort with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Goodlettsville, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Goodlettsville, TN.

What parks are near Goodlettsville, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Goodlettsville, TN that allow camping, notably Old Hickory Lake and J Percy Priest Lake.