RV camping near Lookout Mountain, Tennessee offers convenient access to both natural attractions and the greater Chattanooga area. The mountain rises approximately 2,389 feet at its highest point with camping options scattered across the Tennessee-Georgia border. Fall temperatures typically range from 45-75°F, making it prime camping season when reservation demand spikes.
What to do
Waterfall hiking: 15-minute drive from Greeter Falls Campground to multiple cascades. "Very clean, decent sized lots. Clean bathroom and shower. Nice little creek flows nearby, had a great experience!" noted one visitor about the nearby Parksville Lake trails.
Cave exploration: Family-friendly adventure at Battlefield Campground & RV Park. "This is an excellent place for long-term campers, and it includes a nice playground, a pool, and a camp store/clubhouse," according to a camper who enjoyed the wooded sites.
Mountain biking: Access network of trails near Parksville Lake RV Campground. "Convenient to the Ocoee River, the Ocoee Whitewater Center, Parksville Lake beaches and boat ramps, many miles of mountain bike/hiking trails and whitewater rafting, it's a great central location for day trips," reports one reviewer.
What campers like
Level sites with utilities: Hawkins Pointe RV Park receives consistently positive reviews for site quality. "Pulled in here for the night on our way to middle GA, well laid out park that was easy to get in and out of. Very friendly hosts," said one traveler who appreciated the practical layout.
Natural surroundings despite highway proximity: Many campgrounds balance accessibility with natural settings. "Most of the sites here are nicely wooded, and as the area is slightly hilly there are elevation changes between several rows of sites which allows for a little more privacy than many RV parks offer," noted a visitor at Battlefield Campground.
Pet amenities: Dog owners appreciate dedicated facilities. "There are no amenities but they do have a fenced dog park. The sites aren't bad there's just no shrubs or trees or anything. It's just really good gravel and some grass and a picnic table," explained one reviewer about their Hawkins Pointe stay.
What you should know
Highway noise affects some locations: Interstate proximity means traffic sounds. "Interstate noise is annoying," noted one reviewer at Battlefield Campground, while others mentioned the convenience of easy highway access outweighed noise concerns.
Limited bathhouse facilities: Multiple campgrounds have minimal bathroom facilities. At Bigfoot Adventure RV park & Campground, one visitor noted: "Clean bath house only one shower but it wasn't a problem getting in. Needs a bench in bathroom."
Seasonal amenities: Pools and some recreation facilities close during cooler months. "We did not check out the entire campground so not sure how big an rv can fit so best to just call," advised one camper who visited Bigfoot Adventure during the off-season.
Variable cell service: Coverage depends on specific location and carrier. At Hawkins Pointe, a visitor reported: "I have Verizon and had 3 bars and LTE and the data signal was strong for me. Was able to stream, FaceTime, pretty much whatever I wanted."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with designated play areas: Little River RV Park & Campground offers family-friendly spaces. "Our site was number 5 and we had a great little fire pit and plenty of room for the kids to play. The campground is very close to Little River Canyon and Desoto Falls," shared a family camper.
Select sites away from highway noise: Road sounds can disturb light sleepers. "We stayed at site #69, right across from the pool," mentioned one reviewer at Battlefield Campground who noted proximity to amenities helped balance road noise.
Consider primitive sites for budget camping: Some campgrounds offer basic sites at lower rates. "We had a great experience at this little campground. There are several sites along a beautiful little creek. It was peaceful, only the occasional car on the nearby road," reported a family at Parksville Lake.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Many sites require adjustment. "Our rv sites were gravel, required some leveling, had FHUs. 50/30/20 amp service, water and sewer of course. All worked great, no issues," reported a visitor at Greeter Falls Campground.
Length restrictions vary significantly: Check maximum RV sizes before booking. "I unhooked and had just enough room to park off to the side in front of my camper. The spots are very spaced so if you don't have room like that you may be able to park beside the site," noted one RVer with a 23-foot camper.
Road quality considerations: Some campground roads need maintenance. "The road is eroded in a lot of places," observed a visitor at Battlefield Campground, while others mentioned tight turns challenging larger rigs at Parksville Lake, noting: "If large rig then call for advice on site."
Hookup availability: Full-service sites book quickly during peak seasons. "We have used this spot as a late night stopover while en route to Florida. Little ways off the interstate, but has full hookups," mentioned a visitor at Bigfoot Adventure RV park & Campground.
