10 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Nashville North KOA offers 95 full-hookup RV sites available year-round, with big rig friendly spaces and 50-amp electrical service. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market in Goodlettsville provides water, sewer, and electrical connections with pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes. Several parks around Lafayette feature dump stations and paved pads for easier leveling, while Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave includes both 30-amp and 50-amp service options for various RV sizes. "Watch the approach since you could head into the truck stop - stay to the right and you will be ok," noted one RV traveler about navigating into a nearby campground.
RV sites throughout the region fill quickly during peak seasons, particularly in state parks where reservations are recommended weeks in advance. Campgrounds closer to Nashville tend to have more reliable cell service compared to those in rural areas where connectivity can be spotty. Some parks feature unique parking arrangements - Edgar Evins State Park utilizes elevated wooden platforms for motorhome parking with steep access roads that may challenge larger rigs. A visitor commented, "The RV camp sights are suspended in the air using steel columns and wood planks. It works well for our camper but the inclines on the roads are very steep. Think twice before you bring the big rig." Most parks accommodate pets, though specific restrictions may apply in certain areas or during busy holiday weekends.
from $30 - $40 / night
"Nashville North KOA is a well developed park with large level sites. It has conveinient access to I65 and Highway 31W. They have 30/50amp full service hookups and Cabins."
"Not super impressed with the grounds and the noise level, but everything else is great. The highway is really noisy, and the spot we got was full of really harsh gravel and rocks."
"Singing Hills is a nice private RV park near Mammoth Cave. We stayed one night. Sites 37, 39-44 are not shady, while the lower numbered sites have shade. The park streets and sites are gravel."
"Singing Hills is a nice private RV park near Mammoth Cave. We stayed one night. Sites 37, 39-44 are not shady, while the lower numbered sites have shade. The park streets and sites are gravel."
"Kid friendly park, no mature trees in new section but concrete pad with grill and fire pit. Pool with splash pad, pools, pillow pads, multiple playgrounds, dog parks and kennels are available."
"The kids are super excited to do the lake inflatable course and have already enjoyed the nice playground and bouncing pad. We chose a standard site so I didn’t expect much."
from $29 - $105 / night
"We stayed in the center of the park, which didn’t have much shade, but the outer edge sites seemed more wooded."
"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."
from $50 - $70 / night
"The dog park is beautiful with well trimmed grass and large. They have a nice swimming pool, picnic tables, and fire rings. Nice large gravel pull through site and level."
"This RV resort is located conveniently 15-20 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park. Also there are a lot of places to eat nearby. The staff/owners are all very friendly."
"Many full hookup sites with concrete pads rather than gravel not sure which I prefer. No store which is a downer but very easy to go in most sites are pull through."
"This park is located on the entrance road to Mammoth Caves NP, and it is a spectacular way to stay and enjoy the hiking in the caves!"
"This park is located on a peninsula on a lake close to Nashville. Almost every site has a view of the water on flat concrete big pads. Some sites, on higher land, are mostly long term residents."
"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."
"I’m hesitant to write this review because this is our new close-to-home GO-TO camping spot and we don’t want it to get booked up. 😆 It is new, quiet, and extremely well-priced."
"Additionally, we were right next to one of the courtesy docks where our family members picked us up on their boat, enjoying the lake coves and scenery."
TravelerNow called Paradise Ridge. They have owned it for just over a year. There are 87 sites. Mostly long term parking but we got in for a night on our way out of Nashville. We paid $64.38 for one night. It was full hook up. Nice location from Nashville. Mail and UPS delivery. The only bummer is close to I-24. So if you can’t do some road noise you would not like it. The people that checked us in were very nice and helpful.
ScoutThe hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. Very clean and well maintained, little campground. Would stay again on a heartbeat.
GuideI came here an early November, and it has been very quiet. There is very little signal for AT&T, and my Starlink is not very helpful because many of the trees still have leaves on, and it makes for a dense canopy. Site C 079 is fine for my 23’ sprinter van, though I had to put two levels of blocks under the front to get close to level.
LegendWe stayed here overnight on the way to Gatlinburg and three nights on the way back. GPS and signage was good as getting to this COE was easy. Often you don’t know what you’re going to get at a COE i.e. tight roads, low hanging branches etc. This was not the case as the campground (CG) is big rig friendly. For the overnighter, we checked in at the gate and proceeded to back in site 50 with water and electric (50/30/20 AMP). We had no problem backing into site 50 which sits above the creek that runs through the side of the CG. The gravel pad was fairly level(didn’t need any blocks under tires) with a picnic table, fish cleaning station, fire pit and stand up bbq. For the three nights we were in back in site 37, which was along the fence side of the CG. Site 37 had the same picnic table, cleaning table, stand up bbq and fire pit. This site’s pad was plenty long enough so we could put our toy hauler patio down. For both sites we got 1 bar on both Verizon and T-Mobile. As there is no Wifi in this CG, we used starlink. Since our starlink antenna is not hard mounted, we were able to move the antenna around to get a good signal through the trees. We were surprised this COE didn’t sell firewood nor ice. We enjoyed walking our dog around and even did some fly fishing in the adjacent river. We thoroughly enjoyed this COE.
LegendWe originally reserved three nights at Whispering Falls RV Park but changed our plans to an overnight stay with only 24 hours' notice. The staff was very accommodating and changed our reservation without any fees. On travel day, we called to see if we could arrive early since check-in wasn't until 3:00 PM. Again, no problem! Awesome customer service. We followed RV Life Trip Wizard GPS along with the directions in our confirmation email, which accounted for a detour due to construction of the new Burgess Falls State Park visitor center. The drive took us along country roads that we wouldn't want to navigate after dark. Check-in was simple, and we entered the gate code and proceeded to back-in site 7. We were impressed with the newer campsites featuring pavers and long pads. Utilities were conveniently placed, making hookups easy. Water pressure was decent at around 45 psi. Campground (CG) WiFi was pretty good at 20.5 Mbps download. We received one bar on both Verizon and T-Mobile, but our T-Mobile Home Internet was unusable, so we set up Starlink. Mature trees surrounded the CG perimeter but didn't cause us any satellite reception issues. Sites were decently spaced, with sites 9 and 10 looking like great choices for those traveling together. There were quite a few seasonal or permanent campers, but their sites were very well maintained. The CG also had a good-sized, unfenced dog area. One nice feature was being able to hear the falls from sites toward the back of the CG. We especially enjoyed being able to walk directly from our campsite into Burgess Falls State Park and access the trails leading to the falls to include bringing our dog on a leash. The store, which also serves as the check-in location, offered fast food, beer, and basic grocery items. Between the excellent customer service, well-maintained sites, and convenient access to the state park, we would definitely stay here again!
LegendWe followed RV Life Trip Wizard GPS and Waze off I-40 to Nashville Shores RV Resort without any issues. Check-in was quick, easy, and informative, and we headed to back-in site 7 with full hookups (FHUs). The concrete pad was level, with the water hookup located at the very back of the site. Water pressure was good at around 60 psi but dropped somewhat as the campground (CG) filled up over the weekend. We had 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, with T-Mobile providing a respectable 108 Mbps download. We used our T-Mobile Home Internet, which delivered 126 Mbps, rather than Starlink. Although there were trees along the CG's perimeter, most sites appeared to have a reasonably clear view of the sky for satellite internet. Site spacing was okay, although neighboring RVs were still fairly close. Several sites were located along the lake, with a few appearing long enough to accommodate larger rigs. We suggest calling the office for details on reserving one of those waterfront sites. One of our favorite amenities was the large fenced dog run, with plenty of room to throw a ball and let our pup burn off some energy. We also appreciated having two fire pits at our site. One was behind our rig, providing a nice spot away from the CG road, while the other was near the front, next to a small concrete patio with a picnic table. Although the CG filled up during our mid-October weekend stay, the adjacent water park had closed for the season on October 1. Without the water park crowds and activity, we found Nashville Shores to be a very enjoyable place to stay."
TravelerLots of traffic right off the interstate. Their pricing is expensive, and then they add charges for showers and wast dump. Most traditional RV parks include showers and waste dumps in the costs for an overnight. I don't recommend this.
ScoutCurrent owners are great but they are in the middle of a sale. The 59Amp power at site 12 is missing leg 2 so we used 30 Amp socket instead. No problem as the weather was wonderful.
RangerThe hosts, Kent and Lisa, were extremely friendly and accommodating. This is a private lot beside their pole barn on level concrete. It fit my 30ft TT perfectly. You'll enjoy time with the horses, chickens, and cows. Great sunsets and sunrises, but better people. Felt like a bed and breakfast but you sleep in your own bed. And just about 30 minutes to Mammoth Cave.
Lafayette, Tennessee camping areas offer convenient access to both nearby state parks and the caves of southern Kentucky. Summer temperatures typically reach highs in the upper 80s, while spring and fall provide milder conditions with average daytime temperatures between 60-75°F. Most campgrounds within 30 miles maintain year-round operations, though water hookups at some sites may be disconnected during freezing weather in December through February.
Explore Mammoth Cave National Park: Located approximately 45 minutes north of Lafayette, Singing Hills RV Park And Campground provides a strategic base for cave exploration. "This campground is located just a few miles from Mammoth Cave. It is a small campground, but great for families. The owners are nice, friendly people who take great care of their park," notes a visitor.
Fish in stocked ponds: Several campgrounds maintain fishing areas for guests. "Singing Hills has a stock pond for kids to fish with bamboo poles that the park provides (catch & release only)," explains one camper. The ponds typically contain sunfish, bass, and catfish.
Attend weekend entertainment events: Grand Ole RV Resort & Market offers regular musical performances during summer months. A guest reports, "Live music every night was nice. Backing my trailer is not my strong suite but the guided me through it like it was nothing." Events usually run from April through October, with performances starting around 6 p.m.
Visit lake recreation areas: Water activities on Percy Priest Lake provide cooling options during summer. A camper at Four Corners RV Resort shares, "We spent a week on a Lakefront site with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Additionally, we were right next to one of the courtesy docks where our family members picked us up on their boat, enjoying the lake coves and scenery."
Well-maintained facilities: Clean bathrooms and organized common areas rank high on camper satisfaction. "This RV Park is clean and well maintained. The dog park is beautiful with well trimmed grass and large. They have a nice swimming pool, picnic tables, and fire rings," notes a visitor to Cave Country RV Campground.
Attentive staff: Campground personnel who assist with parking and setup receive consistent praise. "The staff was super friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. A man even led us to our site in a golf cart and helped my fiancé back in and park our trailer, which was a huge help," reports a guest at Elm Hill RV Resort.
Level concrete pads: Many campers appreciate the stability of properly constructed sites. "The sites are concrete, level and roomy with full hookups (great water pressure!), new picnic tables and fire rings," describes a visitor at Four Corners RV Resort.
Location convenience: Proximity to attractions and highways factors heavily in reviews. "Over night stay. Called to reserve a spot and arrived just before dusk. Had a quick check in, found our spot and had a quick set up for a short overnight stay. Lovely quiet park and great hosts," mentions a camper at Singing Hills RV Park.
Train noise impacts sleep: Railroad tracks border several campgrounds, causing noise disturbance. "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," warns a visitor at Grand Ole RV Resort & Market.
Seasonal mosquito populations: Lakeside locations experience significant insect activity during warm months. "The mosquitos. It's camping on a lake in the south but our neighbors staying in the lakeside lots could hardly even be outside. They would swarm you on the docks, too," cautions a camper at Four Corners RV Resort.
Site spacing varies significantly: Many RV sites near Lafayette, Tennessee feature close proximity to neighbors. "The sites are very very close together. Very very noisy due to the highway that runs right on the other side of the tree line. But... the folks running the show are really nice," notes a guest at Nashville North KOA.
Reservation policies differ: Some campgrounds require specific site reservation fees beyond standard costs. A visitor shares, "Even though you pick a spot on their map they will change you to a different spot unless you pay the $35 extra to 'lock in' a specific spot."
Kid-friendly swimming options: Water features provide summer recreation. "Kid friendly park, no mature trees in new section but concrete pad with grill and fire pit. Pool with splash pad, pools, pillow pads, multiple playgrounds, dog parks and kennels are available," notes a visitor at Jellystone Park at Mamoth Cave.
Camp in non-lakeside sites with children: Interior campground locations often provide better experiences for families. "We opted for the deluxe sites inside the loop rather than on the lake after reading reviews about the mosquitos," explains a Four Corners RV Resort camper, noting that lakeside sites often experience more insect activity.
Verify playground availability: Campgrounds may advertise play areas that differ from expectations. "They show a playset on their map and it was two regular swings and a baby swing. This was disappointing since we had little ones," shares a visitor.
Check cancellation policies: Many campgrounds implement strict cancellation timelines for peak season reservations. Some require 7-14 days notice to avoid full charges, particularly during summer months and holiday weekends.
Consider site length limitations: Measure your total setup accurately before booking. "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," advises a camper about Safe Harbor RV Resort.
Reserve early for summer dates: RV sites near Lafayette, Tennessee fill rapidly during peak season. "The sites are close together but not uncomfortable. There is a camp store at the main office. The pool is very nice and there are games, a playground and a pavilion," notes a visitor, who recommends booking at least 30 days in advance.
Watch for shared utility connections: Some campgrounds configure water hookups for multiple campers. "Water spigots are also shared, which means you'll have low water pressure if you're both using water simultaneously," cautions an RV owner.
Use navigation apps for arrival: Some campgrounds have complex entry points. "It is set apart with lots of open space around it, which my dog loved," notes a camper at Cave Country RV Campground, suggesting arrival during daylight hours for easier site location.
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