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ScoutPickwick Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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Beautiful grounds. Well maintained. A little close to my neighbors
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Serendipity Resort in Brownsville and Cherokee Landing in Saulsbury define luxury camping in the region surrounding Medon, Tennessee. Less than an hour's drive apart, these glamping campgrounds feature distinctive accommodation options including fully-appointed yurts and premium canvas accommodations. At Serendipity, the spacious yurts offer comfortable sleeping arrangements with modern amenities alongside resort-style features like a spacious 11-foot-deep swimming pool and water park. Cherokee Landing's glamping units provide climate control, quality bedding, and private decks overlooking the property's emerald green waters. Both locations feature full bathroom facilities, electricity, and picnic tables for outdoor dining. According to a camper, "The cabins were very nice, and the site was very wooded. We had a great time with friends who met us there with a boat and spent the whole time out on the water or grilling."
The landscaped grounds at Serendipity Resort house multiple water-based activities including paddleboarding, kayaking, and complimentary small boat rentals. A fire tower on the property offers impressive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Cherokee Landing sits directly on a stunning lake described by one visitor as "absolutely gorgeous with emerald green water." The property provides ample spacing between glamping sites for privacy and relaxation. Both resorts accept pets, offer fire rings for evening gatherings, and maintain shower facilities. Seasonal considerations vary, with Cherokee Landing operating from April through October, while Serendipity welcomes guests year-round. A recent visitor noted, "There is loads of things to do. When I head back East I plan on stopping again. Next visit the kids will have to come for sure."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Medon (5)
1. Big Buck Resort
2. Serendipity Resort
"Each site has its own 50/30/110 electric, water and sewer connections. This was a great surprise. The bathrooms are a bit of a walk from the sites. They have a shower house by the water park area."
"amp;I’ll 👀I around like a 🍩"
3. Thousand Trails Cherokee Landing
"We got cabins for the family, they were very nice (bring your own sheets, towels, and food, they had basic cookware and dining ware but ours is in the camp bin so we used what we brought and were used"
"Emerald green lake, plenty of room between campsites. CANNOT wait to go back!!"
4. Pickwick Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
"Our Super C Class did require more blocks for leveling in the front on Site 6. However, it was a very nice site with plenty of privacy."
"There were enough trees that my brother in law was able to set up his hammock system. The site was well kept. There were hardly any blood sucking bugs and no wildlife for protect our stuff from."
5. Cross City RV Park
"Water pressure was good at around 45 psi. We had no problems with utilities that were towards the back of the pad as we could back in a good distance."
"Would've been 5 stars if they had a fire pits. Great overnight stop."
Drive Time
- 22 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 19 min from Memphis, TN
- 2 hrs from Florence, AL
- 2 hrs 17 min from Jonesboro, AR
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Glamping Reviews near Medon, TN
27 Reviews of 5 Medon Campgrounds
Goldy M.
TravelerSerendipity Resort
Warning to Blue Oval Families& Traveling Workers– AVOID Serendipity RV Park
We were long-term tenants at Serendipity RV Park for over two years, paying$950/month. My husband works for Blue Oval, and we want to warn others: this park does not respect or value loyal tenants. On July 8, 2025, a Serendipity employee ran a mower into our RV, damaging our slide-out. Instead of taking responsibility, they brought in Ralph’s Mobile RV Repair—a contractor who showed up without notice and“repaired” it using silicone instead of 2 sided adhesive, it look horrible, he smearing silicone everywhere, and bent up parts of the trim that had not even were not even originally damaged. We documented everything, expressed our concerns immediately. Ralph returned later, didn’t even remove the old silicone, and caked more on top. When we pushed back, he became aggressive and confrontational—at one point suggesting he could“meet” my husband somewhere. Serendipity never inspected the work. Edward, who’s on-site daily, never once came to speak to us. Instead, we got a dismissive text saying they were“satisfied” with the work and that we should“file it on our insurance.” The damage was caused by their own employee—yet they refuse to make it right. On top of that:• They’ve overcharged our card multiple occasions and add illegal card processing fees.• in addition to the$950/monthly space rent, they have installed meters to charge electric ON TOP of the$950(they want MORE money but do not even maintain our lawns properly)• The park is poorly maintained. Grass gets a foot tall before it’s mowed, and employees recklessly use riding mowers near RVs. We were respectful, always paid on time, and expected to be treated fairly. Instead, we’ve dealt with poor repairs, price gouging, and total disregard. If you’re a Blue Oval worker or traveling family, do yourself a favor—avoid Serendipity and Ralph’s RV Repair. You deserve better.
Sherry P.ScoutSerendipity Resort
Trashy, unkept, rude staff, overpriced, no respect for guests
My husband and I have always loved Serendipity and looked forward to visiting for the last several years. That has definitely changed with the latest owners. The girls in the office have smart mouths and zero customer service skills. The grounds look awful, grown up grass everywhere. It appears they only mow about 25%. Food is poor and overpriced. Ron and Daphne are truly missed. There is no personality to Serendipity anymore. It used to be a nice resort style rv park now it ranks as bottom of the barrel. Just sad.
MickandKarla W.
LegendCross City RV Park
One of the Better Short Stay Campgrounds
This review is based on a short stay campground (CG). We followed our GPS right to this CG off US-45 just south of Corinth. We were instructed by the very nice owner, Jim, to call when we were 30 minutes out so he could meet us. Jim was right there when we pulled in and we had the choice of two pull throughs or a back-in. We chose back-in site E with FHUs for our two night’s stay. The back-in was easy and the site was fairly level as we had no problems auto-leveling. Water pressure was good at around 45 psi. We had no problems with utilities that were towards the back of the pad as we could back in a good distance. There were no playground, picnic tables nor fire pits. The CG has full timers and seasonal campers, who were very nice. They have a nice bathroom with a shower plus a small laundry with one washer and dryer. The washing is free and drying costs$1. We got two bars on Verizon and a clear shot north for Starlink. This CG is listed under Passport America but looking at reviews on multiple sites, Jim charges everyone the same price around$30. There’s no dog area, but plenty of room to walk your pups. US-45 is near so you get highway noise. After several attempts, we never got connected to the CG’s wifi. Corinth has all your major amenities such as Walmart, Lowes, etc. Borroum's Drug Store and Soda Fountain is a throwback in time and a great place to get lunch. Get there early though, as they fill up fast.We enjoyed our stay in this no frills, laid back, and friendly CG. We would definitely stay here again.
- BButch K.
RangerSerendipity Resort
different, in a good way
I enjoyed my 3 nights. I had a great view of a pond and a row of A-frames but the sites on my passenger (viewing) side were not occupied or I would have been billboarded. The sites are very close together but the season is apparently over. Very little traffic even on thanksgiving. The roads are narrow and the trees get close. Th signage could be better but the host left me a text when I arrived and found me while I was waiting outside the office. Very quiet, no road noise or trains or planes. Just a little longer drive off the main highway
Carl L.TravelerSerendipity Resort
Long journey
This was a last minute stop but something told me to stop here and check it out. The customer service was awesome and pricing was great. There is loads of things to do kinda wish I had more time to explore. When I head back East I plan on stopping again. Next vist the kids will have to come for sure. So two thumbs up and a Hey Yo. ☮️&I’ll 👀I around like a 🍩
- SSherry R.Scout
Pickwick Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Tn river
Great stay on Tn river
- Nathan B.Traveler
Serendipity Resort
Nice place with lots to do.
We are somewhat local to this campground. We heard about it from a friend. We decided to give it a try.
Campground is clean and organized. The pads are made up of ground pavement. They are quite close together. Each site has its own 50/30/110 electric, water and sewer connections. This was a great surprise.
The bathrooms are a bit of a walk from the sites. They have a shower house by the water park area. The stalls are toilet/shower combo. Only problem is the only handicapped accessible shower is in this shower house and they don’t allow you to drive there unless you have a golf cart. And they do rent golf carts for $50 a day.
There is 2 more 24hr toilet/shower stalls in the lower half of the camp store. The camp store is open 8-8. The camp store has most of your daily needs such as ice and toiletries and firewood.
We were there for 3 days and my kids used the water park. They had a blast on the jumpers and got very wore out. The water park is a $20 charge a piece on the first day and goes down to $10 a day for the rest of your stay. Be advised you will be charged whether you are going in the water or not. If you are going down there you are being charged.
There is paddle boarding,kayaking, and a small John boat included with the park. There is also a very nice spacious pool that is included as well. The pool is 11ft deep so there’s no issues with using the diving board. Unfortunately we did not get to try the restaurant while we were there and will try on our next visit. There’s plenty of room to walk around and a fire tower to climb. You can see some great views up there. There’s also Yurts for rent and cabins. They all look well kept and up to date. The roads do narrow down a bit when first coming in so be prepared to watch your corners. All in all we will be back and recommend trying this new campground. Only reason for 4 stars is the bathrooms being so far and the sites being quite close together.
- NNancy N.
GuideSerendipity Resort
Service, not so much!
We live nearby, so we drove over to see if this is someplace we would like to camp. We went into the office, and asked if we could look around. They said sure, just walk. We found a few sires we liked, so we went back to book for the following week. We were told that we would have to do that online, and that they couldn't guarantee the site we wanted. The lady had just checked availability, so theyknewwhat sites were available, but weren't willing to book one with us. It seemed nice, with a lot of fun activities, but their reluctance to work with us put us off. We won't be camping there anytime soon. It's a new campground, so maybe they will figure out customer service someday.
Guide to Medon
Camping options near Medon, Tennessee extend beyond the high-end glamping at Serendipity and Cherokee Landing. The area sits within rolling hills of western Tennessee, approximately 85 miles east of Memphis. Summer temperatures typically reach the high 80s with humidity levels above 70%, while fall camping brings milder conditions with average temperatures in the 60s. Tent, RV, and yurt camping in Medon, Tennessee and surrounding counties can be found within a 35-mile radius.
What to do
Water activities on emerald lakes: Pickwick Dam Campground provides direct access to the Tennessee River. "Beautiful view on the TN River and the Pickwick Dam," notes Kevin B. "The site is also very close to Pickwick State Park."
Disc golf and shooting ranges: Big Buck Resort offers activities beyond typical campground fare. "They do have a rifle range I am going to try out later," mentions Derrick R. This makes it a unique option for yurt and cabin camping near Medon, Tennessee for those interested in sport shooting.
Sightseeing at historic sites: Pickwick Dam Campground puts you close to significant historical landmarks. "It is also close to the Shiloh National Military Park which is the reason we are here," shares Kevin B. The battlefield is approximately 20 minutes from camp.
What campers like
Clean, well-maintained facilities: The Tennessee Valley Authority's Pickwick Dam Campground receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "This place has been totally rebuilt by the TVA after flooding in 2019. I don't know what it was like before, but wow it's really nice," states Bob M. "Bathrooms and shower houses spotless."
Level camping sites: Cross City RV Park offers practical advantages for overnight stays. "Sites are perfectly level, utilities all work great," reports Chip K. "Most sites are pull through and long enough to park without unhooking, even with longer rigs."
Spacious layouts: Accommodations for yurt camping at Medon, Tennessee area campgrounds include options with considerable privacy. "The perimeter sites are roomier, offer more privacy than the interior ones," explains Bob M. about Pickwick Dam Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Cherokee Landing Campground operates seasonally from April 2 to October 25, requiring advance planning for shoulder season visits.
Mixed reviews at some locations: Big Buck Resort receives inconsistent feedback regarding maintenance. "Bathrooms didn't appear to have been cleaned while we were there. Checking the facilities every few hours would be a priority on a holiday weekend but evidently it wasn't," reports Mary H.
Reservation policies: Serendipity Resort requires online bookings, which can complicate securing specific sites. "We were told that we would have to do that online, and that they couldn't guarantee the site we wanted," reports Nancy N.
Tips for camping with families
Waterpark access costs: Serendipity Resort's water attractions come with additional fees. "The water park is a $20 charge a piece on the first day and goes down to $10 a day for the rest of your stay. Be advised you will be charged whether you are going in the water or not," warns Nathan B.
Kid-friendly adventure options: Cross City RV Park provides a convenient base for exploring local attractions. "Corinth has all your major amenities such as Walmart, Lowes, etc. Borroum's Drug Store and Soda Fountain is a throwback in time and a great place to get lunch," recommends MickandKarla W.
Tent camping with amenities: Pickwick Dam offers comfortable options for non-RV campers. "My two kids tent camped while my parents had their pop up! It was a nice site. There were enough trees that my brother in law was able to set up his hammock system," shares Halley S.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Various campgrounds present different leveling challenges. At Pickwick Dam, "Our Super C Class did require more blocks for leveling in the front on Site 6," explains Jody J.
Access concerns: Cross City RV Park has specific terrain challenges. "Driveway is a bit steep pulling in and out. I did not have a problem with a 36' TT but a low sitting RV with a long rear overhang may have trouble getting in/out without scraping," cautions Chip K.
Cell coverage reliability: Connectivity varies by location. At Cross City RV Park, "We got two bars on Verizon and a clear shot north for Starlink," reports MickandKarla W., which can be important for those needing to stay connected while experiencing yurt camping near Medon, Tennessee.
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