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Best Campgrounds near Pinson, TN

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The rolling hills surrounding Pinson, Tennessee feature several state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park offers a unique group camping experience with cabins arranged near the historic Native American mounds, requiring advance reservations and early arrival. Chickasaw State Park, about 20 miles southwest, provides year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins situated around Lake Placid. Natchez Trace State Park, located northeast of Pinson, features multiple campground areas including Pin Oak and Cub Lake, with varying levels of amenities and proximity to water. These established campgrounds typically include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to bathrooms with showers.

Reservations are essential for most campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer months and fall weekends. Cell service can be spotty throughout the area, with several campers noting limited or no coverage at Chickasaw State Park. As one visitor advised, "Do not trust your GPS to get here. Make sure you have plenty of gas before leaving any town. Study the direction map link on the website." Many campgrounds feature hilly terrain with varying site levelness, which can present challenges for larger RVs. Big Hill Pond State Park, while highly rated for its natural beauty, specifically notes limitations for RVs over 26 feet. Weather conditions remain mild enough for year-round camping, though summer humidity can be significant.

Lakeside camping opportunities receive consistently positive reviews from visitors to the area. At Natchez Trace State Park, campers appreciate the separation between sites and peaceful atmosphere. According to one regular visitor, "There is not a bad site at Pin Oak Campground. Sites are large, level and not crowded at all." Water activities are popular during warmer months, with several parks offering boat ramps, fishing access, and swimming areas. Bathhouse quality varies considerably between campgrounds, with some facilities receiving praise for cleanliness while others are noted as basic or in need of updating. Most Tennessee state parks in the region maintain well-kept grounds with helpful staff and rangers who regularly check on campsites, contributing to the overall positive camping experience.

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Best Camping Sites Near Pinson, Tennessee (59)

    1. Chickasaw State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Silerton, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 989-5141

    $27 - $35 / night

    "My wife grew up going to Chickasaw State Park as a child and when she wanted to go back with our family we couldn’t get inside because the state of Tennessee was totally redoing the campground."

    "This was our first experience with Tennessee State Parks and found this park really nice! We stayed in site 11 which was AAA and level at the top."

    2. Pinson Mounds Group Camp — Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park

    1 Review
    Pinson, TN
    2 miles
    Website

    $200 / night

    "When I first arrived at Pinson Mound it was a little before the park itself closed, to late for me to really go explore the site so I instead had to return the second day."

    3. Stillwaters Farm Rustic Campsites

    1 Review
    Henderson, TN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 989-4251

    $40 - $45 / night

    4. Joy-O RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Jackson, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 499-3551

    "Close to I40 but not too much noise. Was a great choice for us."

    5. Parkers Crossroads RV Park and Campground

    18 Reviews
    Wildersville, TN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 249-9988

    $41 - $46 / night

    "The location is conveniently situated halfway between Nashville and Memphis at I-40 on Exit 108, making it easily accessible."

    "Parker’s Crossroads is located very conveniently off of I-40 and the park is gorgeous! They have some long term campers, storage, and an RV Repair Center on site."

    6. Cub Lake Campground #2 — Natchez Trace State Park

    15 Reviews
    Wildersville, TN
    30 miles
    Website

    "We stayed at the Cub Lake campground, which I prefer as the sites are treed and shaded, unlike most sites at Pin Oak. We preferred the sites towards the middle of the campground."

    "We went to the beach at Cub Lake for hours every day!  There were several playgrounds around the campgrounds, I'm sure we tried them all. "

    7. Jackson RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Jackson, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 668-1147

    $40 - $450 / night

    8. Pin Oak Campground — Natchez Trace State Park

    13 Reviews
    Wildersville, TN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 968-3742

    "We usually use Pin Oak CG at Natchez Trace State Park when we are traveling through Tennessee.  Many nice sites, and a few that aren't as nice. "

    "Pin Oak Lake Campground is very nice. Well maintained with full hookups and plenty of space separating the sites. The lake itself is very clear water."

    9. Cub Lake Campground #1 — Natchez Trace State Park

    13 Reviews
    Wildersville, TN
    30 miles
    Website

    "I really liked that because everyone was outside instead of hiding inside their giant RV’s! The spots at the end of the cove around the lake were awesome!"

    "Cub Lake Campground #1

    I love this campground so much! It is very small and private. Only small campers and tent campers are allowed in this campground."

    10. Big Hill Pond State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Corinth, TN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (731) 645-7967

    $16 / night

    "One of the nicest parks in West Tennessee but not for RV's over 26 feet.  Great hiking."

    "There is a small playground close to the entrance. Lots of hiking trails and a fire tower that you can climb! We love the boardwalk trail!"

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  • J
    Sep. 8, 2025

    country view rv park

    Close to Rt 40

    They have huge back in spots mostly level even though it’s gravel. It’s in a field so no frills. Dispersed campers look like they live there. It was a quick trip off 40 to get there and it was quiet and spacious. Good for an overnight rest.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Bruton Branch Recreation Area Campground — Pickwick Landing State Park

    Bruton Branch Recreation Area

    The scenery is beautiful. Plenty of fish activity with multiple campsites on the water with a steady breeze. No Potable Water sites. Bathrooms do get cleaned in the morning. Using Verizon and AT&T, service is great averaging between 3-4 bars. Spoke with some of the Rangers. Renovation plans are in place coming January 2026 to make this campground gated with PIN access for paying campers and will be adding RV parking. There is currently an issue with individuals driving to the campsites throughout the day and night utilizing the park’s amenities without paying. First night at least 5 vehicles drove in and took control of the bathrooms/showers for hours throughout the night. One came out and started, what sounded like, a chainsaw. My belief was to intimidate us given we were the only paying campers and we looked at their direction due to the noise they were making. Constant yelling and argumentative behavior among the individuals. It takes the Rangers 20-30 minutes to arrive if called so you have to ride out the uninvited guests and hope they leave you be. The Rangers themselves, are very polite and they were honest about the issue. However with how much ground they have to cover with limited staff and resources they can’t control the situation until the renovations begin. My advice, if you want to avoid potential conflict and harassment wait till the park renovates.

  • Goldy M.
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Serendipity 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.
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Serendipity 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.

  • Saraj B.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Hidden Oasis at White Oak Landing RV Campground

    Bookable on The Dyrt!

    Saraj from The Dyrt here. Hidden Oasis at White Oak Landing really lives up to its name. This peaceful RV park sits right on the Tennessee River, so it feels quiet and private in all the best ways. If you're looking for a relaxed, scenic place to unwind, this one’s worth the stop!

  • coach Q.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Corinth RV Park

    Muddy uneven mess

    water spickets are buried in a hole and when it rains the hole fills up with mud. Spots seem to be first come first serve even if you reserve one. Camp host is never here and the Ross to the back lot or the top spots is a nightmare. Road sucks!

  • Amanda F.
    Feb. 8, 2025

    Chickasaw State Park Campground

    Great park

    This park has camping, hiking trails, horse back riding and geocaching just to name a few things to do here.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 7, 2025

    Cross 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.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Serendipity 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

Guide to Pinson

Camping near Pinson, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Paddle boating and hiking: Chickasaw State Park Campground is a great spot for outdoor activities. One visitor mentioned, "Chickasaw state park is a wonderful park filled with activities for all. Paddle boating, hiking, geocaching, canoeing and kayaking and also horseback riding."
  • Fishing and golfing: At Chickasaw State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and golfing. A camper shared, "Enjoyed fishing and golfing."
  • Exploring nature trails: Big Hill Pond State Park Campground has beautiful trails. A reviewer noted, "There is a small playground close to the entrance. Lots of hiking trails and a fire tower that you can climb!"

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. One visitor at Parkers Crossroads RV Park said, "I am almost sure I am the first person to ever use the bathroom, it was that clean."
  • Friendly staff: Many campers mention the welcoming atmosphere. A reviewer at Green Acres RV Park stated, "The owners are on site, and are as nice and polite as can be."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites available. One camper at Parkers Crossroads RV Park mentioned, "The sites are spacious and situated on 18 acres of picturesque rolling Tennessee farmland."

What you should know

  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Cub Lake Campground #2 noted, "No service at RV campground but complementary Wi-Fi we were able to FaceTime and iMessage."
  • Reservations recommended: Some campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Pin Oak Campground advised, "Campground pretty full on the weekends."
  • Check-in times: Be aware of check-in times, as they can vary. A camper at Cub Lake Campground #2 mentioned, "The check-in time for campsites is 4 PM."

Tips for camping with families

  • Family-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A reviewer at Pin Oak Campground said, "Our kids enjoyed riding their bikes and playing on the small beach."
  • Plan for meals: Bring food and snacks, as some campgrounds don't have markets. A camper at Parkers Crossroads RV Park mentioned, "The market offered a wide variety of supplies to make my stay comfortable."
  • Pack outdoor games: Bring along games for the kids to enjoy outside. A visitor at Chickasaw State Park Campground noted, "There are many areas with so much to do."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A camper at Joy-O RV Park shared, "The campground has full hookups, right off of I-40, nothing fancy, but laundry available."
  • Use a map: Download a map before arriving, as some areas have limited service. A visitor at Cub Lake Campground #1 advised, "Make sure you download the map before you head in."
  • Bring extra supplies: Stock up on essentials, as some campgrounds may not have stores. A camper at Parkers Crossroads RV Park noted, "The facilities were all the nicest we have seen to date, clean and well taken care of."

Camping near Pinson, Tennessee, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Pinson, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pinson, TN is Chickasaw State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 36 reviews.

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