Best Tent Camping near Oak Ridge, TN

Recent Tent Reviews in Oak Ridge

1287 Reviews of 43 Oak Ridge Campgrounds

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  Kim L.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 26, 2024

  Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Busy but well kept campground

  Large campground but had level, shaded, and private camp sites. Flush toilets clean but no showers. Traffic was a beast but there were good hiking trails from campground. I was on a loop that allowed generators but very few were in use. Nice creek runs through campground. Campground fairly close to visitor center and nearby hiking trails but wickedly crowded. Very strict rules regarding food storage and park has managed to control bears and raccoons. Dump station on site.

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  Kim L.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 26, 2024

  Cades Cove Campground

  Near popular Cades Cove scenic drive

  Approx 20 miles from main visitor center. The scenic drive increases congestion and traffic. Camp store is near campsites. Also a ranger station. Several hiking trails are accessible from campground. All driveways shaded, paved, and level. Very pleasant place. Only negative is the requirement to check in between 9-10:00 am the following day if one arrived later than check in time, which caused me to change hiking plans.

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  Stoked C.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 10, 2024

  Windrock Ridge Campground

  Wooded Dispersed Tent Sites For Spaceo

  First time at Windrock Campground. very nice property and has spots for all types of outfits and campers. I’m in a truck camper with a rooftop tent. The wooded tent sites where perfect not all are level so ask to drive through and preview avails before booking. fire ring, table provided. the only down side is that there is heavy SxS traffic on camp roads until late evening. otherwise pretty swanky place to camp. There are open sky spots around the bathhouse if you need solar or satellite. Those are all flat.

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  Teresa D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2024

  Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

  Beautiful, well kept campground…

  We loved Bandycreek campground for it{s scenic beauty….we were there in late October. They leaves were brilliant! The campground was pristine as well as the shower house and bathrooms. So many trails to walk…just make sure you know how long they really are and if they truly are a loop before you head out and take water! The campground was quiet, there was a bustle of activity every morning of park staff cleaning the shower house, emptying the bear boxes and doing general maintenance cleaning up downed branches etc. All staff were met were very friendly. The visitors center was close with staff who were very helpful in answering questions about the area. Our only concern about the place was that it is difficult to navigate if you have a large rv. Ours is a 43 foot fifth wheel. We had a lot of difficulty backing into our site with all the little obstacles but with the assistance of a fellow camper we finally got in. Also the drive into the campsite is treacherous if you are coming from Oneida. It is harrowing to say the least and I would not recommend it if you have a large rv. Hairpin turns and switchbacks, low hanging rocks, and narrow road. We came in the back way which consisted of driving on a well maintained gravel road with barely enough room for two vehicles to pass. So be warned and do your research before you drive in…plan your route! I feel like we barely survived! Ha. But it was worth it and we did survive!

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  Denis O.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Mountain Cove Marina

  Not year round.... Or is it?

  My fiancee and I stayed here for 3 months. It was fine at first. The camp host told us that it was only open til Nov 15th like TVA campgrounds. He actually made it sound like it was a TVA campground. The big rule here that nobody talks about is "live here, but look like you don't live here". Everything went fine until Hurricane Helene hit. It destroyed our campsite. We started the clean up the day after the storm and nothing was said until it still wasn't clean 3 days after the storm .We were working as fast and hard as we could , but it wasn't fast enough for them because they were afraid TVA would find out they all live here year round. He said the camp had changed hands and the new owners were going to be looking over the park and deciding who could stay past the close date of November 15th. We were told to clean it up as fast as we could. I assured him we were working as fast as possible. About this time we got a call and found out my mother had fallen ill and had to leave camp for a few days to go stay with her. We returned to an eviction notice giving us 48 hours to vacate. This was impossible si I contacted the camp host and told him I needed more time and that my mother had been diagnosed with cancer. He seemed to understand and said he'd give us til the 1st to be gone . This gave us an additional 2 weeks or do we thought. A few days later the camp host pulled up obviously drunk and was screaming about the rent needing to be paid. Considering we'd rented a truck, secured a new site, and rented a 2nd storage for everything so we could meet his deadline I we didn't have the money and couldn't pay the rent for the month we were being evicted. I explained that we would pay but since I didn't know what date we were leaving I wouldn't pay him the month in advance like he demands of everyone else who stays here. He got very upset and started texting daily in a very rude manner demanding rent. I read reviews on the place and there were 3 or 4 where people stared that they had to leave and were refused refunds fit the days they dud not stay. Knowing this we were unwilling to pay until we knew how many days we'd be there He said that they would tack on $45 a day if I didn't pay it by the 7th. I tried to explain we would pay when we left but he became verbally abusive and did so on 2 other occasions well before the 1st of the month we'd agreed on. The 2nd time he cussed my fiancee and threw gravel and dust in the air and all over her car while yelling " you tried to f#$k me over just remember that" as though he was coming back with "his boys" to physically put us out by force. We'd been working our asses off attempting to leave the entire time but I guess it wasn't good enough. These people show favorites and treat people differently based on who they want to have there year round. We left and would advise anyone to look elsewhere for a spot to park your RV and camp. There is a right and a wrong way to treat people and our site being a little messed up after a hurricane was enough to make this camp host act very threatening and treat us in a pretty awful way in a very difficult time in our lives. Not the nicest folks we've ever met for sure.

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  Pam B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 13, 2024

  Jellico Creek Rd Dispersed #1

  Jellico Creek 1

  There are three dispersed camp sites along this road.  We stayed at the first and largest of the three.  This first site has room for two groups.  It also has a small swimming hole with a rope swing.

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  Pam B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 12, 2024

  Indian Mountain State Park Campground — Indian Mountain State Park

  Pretty site

  Beautiful lake and clean bathhouse. Sites are close together, not really tent friendly

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  Clicksudr

  Scout

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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  A D.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  CLOSED.

  I rode all the way over here from Greeneville to check out the area in order to bring a group of friends camping next weekend.

  BUT the entire campground is closed. When I pulled up to the iron gate and saw the sign, it read "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO VANDALISM AND UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITY"

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  Tripp A.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Closed to Public

  I drove over an hour to get here to find that it is “closed to public for vandalism”. I was very upset by this but obviously nothing I could do. Just wish I knew how to check before driving all the way. But the drive! Woah! So beautiful, I wish there was a way I could find out when it opens back up because I was very much looking forward to camping here.

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  Art Z.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Cove Creek RV Resort

  Quiet and convenient

  We stayed 3 nights in one of the creekside sites. Very nice. Staff was very friendly. Water, electric, and sewer all worked. Great location outside the chaos of Pigeon Forge. Townsend and Cades Cove were easy drives.

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  Cindy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort

  Love this place

  Highly recommended this place. New facility clean bathroom with offers solid doors for privacy. Right in the middle of the attractions. Loved this place.

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  Cindy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground

  A great place to camp

  This place is a great place for camping had nice paved trails clean campground. The bathroom was clean. The shower was hot. Lots of friendly campers.

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  Valerie M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 13, 2024

  Fooshee Pass Campground

  Beautiful and well maintained!

  Ample space, gorgeous views of the lake, and super friendly staff. We stayed in space 19. It is sized for a smaller rig which was perfect for us. We got to watch fish jump and a crane fishing in the morning. Only caught small fish, but the kids had a blast swimming. The lake is shallow with a slow grade which was perfect for our young children. Everyone was friendly and respectful. The bathrooms were clean and it was a nice bonus to have a no-charge shower available for tent camping.

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  Angie B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  Fontana Village Resort and Campground

  Favorite Vacation Spot

  We have stayed at the Campground for 15 years!  Love Beth who helps with Reservations. I really like the fact it is a very small campground, sitting back a long way off the main road.  Sites are spread out. Shower house easy access from all sites. Very few, if any kids when we go.  Having all the amenities of Fontana Village Resort is icing on the cake. I've already made Reservations for 2025.

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  william B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  Toqua Beach Campground

  Tennessee trip

  Visiting in 2 weeks

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  Mary D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Hornsby Hollow Campground

  Beautiful Sites!

  The campground was one of the most scenic I've been to. Some of the lakefront spots had their own access to the lake and plenty of trees. The camp host was amazing!

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  Tara C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 24, 2024

  Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Beautiful

  We had an amazing time, the campground is beautiful and the park rangers were awesome. Hoping to come back soon.

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  Gregory G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2024

  Cades Cove Campground

  Awesome time

  If you're looking for peace and quiet, then this is the place to be. Had numerous sightings of wildlife even in the campground. Note... Do not forget to remove the drip pan on the Blackstone!!!! Doing so just erritates the bears.

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  micheal

  Scout

  

  Aug. 17, 2024

  The Crosseyed Cricket

  I like it

  I prefer playing cricket for physical exercise rather than virtual games like Nulls Brawl. It's a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, especially in beautiful locations like The Crosseyed Cricket Campground in Tennessee.

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  Roger G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 15, 2024

  Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

  Awesome location, very busy

  We were there on a Saturday night in August and it was completely sold out. It's a very busy campground with close together spaces but that's to be expected at that time and place. The staff was awesome and it's a great facility, shockingly with that many people it was absolutely silent at night. If you want to be in that area at that time it's pricey but hard to beat; however, I have no desire to be in that busy of a campground. There is a good chance we would like to see it in the off season.

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  Nadiia R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Mountaineer Campground

  Awful place

  I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND this place. They completely do not respect their guests. I booked a half a year in advance and asked the question if they have a separate bed for each and they assured me they do. Unfortunately, my child ended up sleeping on the table. I tried to ask for an additional mattress or a partial/full refund but they didn’t want to hear me. They offered me to go to the store and buy one for myself. A complete disrespect I drove for six hours to be as disappointed as I had never been in life. Please, beware that coming here you’re going to sleep either on the floor or on the table and the staff doesn’t care about you or do not respect you. People, please do not come here.

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  Laura S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 11, 2024

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Pigeon Forge

  Huge disappointment

  Very tiny cabin,  grass overgrown, far distance from pool. We paid in advance for 2 nights but checked out after 2 hours. Very gross, unkept. Because it’s pigeon forge I expected it to be good but it’s disgusting. The videos of JellystonePark show trampolines and water park like activities but this park had one small pool with no parking. Even my kids wanted to leave. Do not go here it is a Huge disappointment!

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  Steffi S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 7, 2024

  Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort

  July 4th Stay

  We booked our trip late and this campsite was the only one with vacancy. That had us worried, BUT it turned out great and we would stay here again!

  The pool was clear and clean and (I think) a salt water base so it wasn’t an overpower of chlorine which I liked since I have a 9 month old. The area could use more chairs, but you could always bring your own.

  The only downside of our stay was there wasn’t much shade. They have planted trees so in the future it’ll be very nice with shade, but there’s only shade on the outside lots of the property. The lot itself is so easy to connect to electric, waste, and water.

  The bathrooms were great quality and clean. We appreciated the bathroom in the middle of the property for easier access!

  The WiFi worked well and our phones weren’t completely out of service. Maybe in some areas like the pavilion.

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  Ember M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 4, 2024

  The Ridge Outdoor Resort

  Beautiful campground in the Smoky Mountains

  Clean, well maintained campground close to everything Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge has to offer.

  Also super close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park which we enjoyed during our visit.

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  Jim L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 3, 2024

  The Crosseyed Cricket

  Great

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  Karen V.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 25, 2024

  Indian Boundary

  Camping

  Nice place good quiet. Just would be better if they had water at each site. And a duping station too