Top Tent Camping near Pocahontas, TN
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Best Tent Sites Near Pocahontas, TN (35)
1. Alum Gap
7 Reviews•41 Photos•61 SavesSouth Cumberland State Park is a state park in the middle and southeast portions of Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. The park is one of Tennessee's newer state parks. It is a collection of 10 areas in four counties.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$8 - $12 / night
2. Horseshoe Bend Marina
6 Reviews•57 Photos•159 SavesHorseshoe Bend Marina is a secluded get away situated on the scenic head waters of Center Hill Lake. Our marina is only (by water) a mile from Rock Island State Park's Sand Bar and boat ramp. It is the perfect place to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are wanting to go boating, fishing, or camping, we have quite a bit to offer. As one of the few marinas on Center Hill Lake that stays open year 'round, we rent boats, boat slips, and camp sites. Fall scenic tours and year 'round guided fishing tours are available also. We have a boat ramp that is easily accessible even when the lake water level is low. Our store offers a variety of drinks, snacks, camping supplies, boating supplies, and fishing supplies. We are also operating under new ownership and new management. With this said, we invite you to come by, meet the new managers, and see the improvements that have been made. Please, take the time to look through our web site for all the services we offer!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$75 / night
4. Savage Falls Camping Area
8 Reviews•36 Photos•100 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
6. Mad Musky Water Sports Rentals
1 Review•3 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 / night
7. Evans Loop Backcountry Site — Tims Ford State Park
2 Reviews•2 Photos•3 Saves- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
8. Long Hunter State Park Primitive Campsites
7 Reviews•59 Photos•126 SavesBackcountry Camping- Reservation Required Long Hunter has 2 primitive campsites for tent camping only, each site has a designated fire ring. Both sites are wooded, offering shade, they are located on the shoreline of J.Percy Priest Lake. A 6-mile hike is required to reach the sites, beginning at the parking lot, using the Day Loop/Volunteer Trailhead. Backpacking equipment is strongly suggested. There is no running water, electricity, restrooms or heated showers available. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in. The campsites are open year-round. Campsite capacity ranges from 8-10 persons. What to Know Before You Go Reservations are required for ALL backcountry camping. Your reservation receipt is your permit. A copy of the camping receipt MUST on your person, during your overnight stay. A copy of the camping receipt or a piece of paper with the name associated with the reservation MUST be placed in the dash of each vehicle that is to be parked overnight at the trail head. No hiking on trails after dark. Please allow enough time to reach your destination in daylight. The last permit issued will be 2-3 hours before sunset Pet Policy Leashed pets are allowed on this site.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
9. Savage Gulf South - Backcountry Camp
1 Review•5 Photos•14 SavesSouth Cumberland boasts over 90 miles of backpacking trails with 93 campsites, eight group sites, and one rustic lodge, the Hobbs Cabin. These campsites are located within 12 designated backcountry campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve their campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Reservations are required. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience.
All campsites are limited to six people. Site capacity information can be found under site features on the campsite reservation page. Please look closely at your campsite's capacity when reserving.
Each site has a designated fire ring. Hiking is required to reach the sites, although a few sites are available only 120 yards from the parking lot. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in, be sure to check with the ranger stations about water availability. A pit toilet is also available at each campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
10. Stones River Getaway
1 Review•17 Photos•10 SavesOur beautiful setting overlooks the West Fork of the Stones River. With walk-in access to the water, the camp is perfect for exploring a thriving river system (2, 6, and 8 mile floats are easy since take-out points are just up the road a piece or just paddle up and down the river, depending on the rains). The river is wadable most of the year. Smallmouth and seasonal trout make for easy fishing. The river is home to an abundance of birds, turtles, and fur-bearing friends.
The tent is equipped with a queen bed, sheets and blankets, a heater for the colder nights and fans for the warmer ones. We have an additional pop up tent that can accommodate 2 people, however you will need to bring a sleeping bag. We also have space for more pop-up tents, so if you have a bigger group there will be plenty of space to spread out. The tent is off-grid but we provide battery operated lights, a charging power bank and the ability to use electric plugs outside our house if there is a real need.
Two rock beaches on our property are across from a river island! Beyond that is a small creek and 190 acres of vacant land.
In case you run out of Lunchables, we have several methods for camp cooking with fire or our dual-fuel Coleman stove. Keep your refreshments fresh all weekend with our big Coleman cooler.
If you don't feel like cooking, Downtown Nashville (40 minutes) and Murfreesboro (15 minutes) are close for campers needing an escape from nature. Last minute supplies are just minutes away.
We provide board games, outdoor games, kayaks for rent, tubes for rent, fishing gear for rent and other seasonal amenities!
Because the location is very convenient, it also comes with passing cars and the hum of I-840 in the distance mingling harmoniously with the babbling brook. The groundhogs and kingfishers don't seem to mind it too much.
Please let us know if you need an earlier check in or later check out. We will always try to accommodate if we can.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Tent Cabin
$112 - $160 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Pocahontas
725 Reviews of 35 Pocahontas Campgrounds
- HH N.
Scout
Old Stone Fort State Park
Great small state park
Well maintained, 50 sites, most have asphalt pads, nice concrete tables and fire rings. Fire wood is available for $5 a bundle. Lots of regional history. Nice trails along the Duck river. It is located near I-24 so you can hear traffic all night.
Donny A.Scout
Howland's Hidout
Nice backyard camping
Easy to find, close to Fall Creek Falls, Power available, quiet spot except for the coyotes in the woods. Confused Roosters will wake you up at various times. Ear plugs help with the Roosters and coyotes. It's not a campground so don't expect a shower house or bathrooms. I would stay there again. Owner is an exceptional host.
Joel R.
Legend
Rvino - The Broken Banjo
Nicer than before
We have stopped here several times in the past when it was a KOA. The new owners have fixed it up. The roads are still gravel but in better shape, the pads are nicer, and there is more room between sites. 30/50 amp electric, water & sewer. Lots of trees, there is a big dog park. The pool was closed when we were there. Bathrooms and showers were nice, but dated. Tent sites, cabins. Lots of road noise!
- MMichelle P.
Traveler
Greeter Falls Campground
Peaceful forest
Excellent instructions, easy to find my site. Trees so can add my tarp for possible rain. Restful sleep. Parked by my deluxe primitive site. It comes with hot shower and flush toilet. Porta potties close by lit with fairy lights at night. I was impressed as they were clean. Self check in. I saw a deer on the way to the bathroom. Appreciate the trash cans, water and electricity. Close to gas, food. I went to Coalmont. The Mexican food was authentic. Amazing.
JessicaScout
Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake
Horrible Attendant, Horrible Roads
It's so funny to see other people seem to have had issues with the staff here. We went one day to scout out campsites around Center Hill Lake. We had already been to one of the other parks around it and checked out the campsites; we'd just driven in and around and noted which spots didn't have enough shade, etc. then left. When we got to the attendant booth, there was a stop sign at the speed bump. I stopped in front of the stop sign and when I started driving again, an older man opened the window at the booth and yelled at us. I slammed on my breaks and backed up to talk to him. He was an absolute aubergine to us for not talking to him. I told him I was sorry but I didn't know I needed to as I've never had to at any other area parks. He copped an attitude and said "There's a sign!" So, I guessed I just missed it. However, when we were leaving, I turned around and checked and the only sign was the stop sign..... He was sarcastic and rude to us as I explained what we were there to do and insinuated that we were trying to kidnap children...
Beyond the Belligerent Balding Boomer, the roads in the campground and even just on the way to it from the main road are VERY narrow, crumbling, in BAD need of repaving/repainting arrows, and have lots of tight turns. We went into one area and a car had pulled over to the side of the road but was on the asphalt still which made getting around them not even close to possible. You might have been able to get around a motorcycle. Maybe. We ended up having to back up all the way back out of there with a rock wall on one side of the asphalt and dropoff on the other.
- JJacob D.Scout
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas — Center Hill Lake
Don’t stay here
The people that run this campground are rude and considerate jerks and talk to my kids and I like we where not worth there time.
- TThomas J.Scout
Hammock Sway
Good camping- hard to find spot
Good, discreet and comfortable spot.
Arrived at night and there was not a chance I was going to discover the reserved spot for camping. Only found it because another camper, who seemed to be familiar with area, assisted me. If sections or spots are named after the name reserved online, you wouldn't know this arriving as there is only red reflectors. Overall, good spot just was frustrating at first.
- Simon B.Scout
Holleman's Bend Camping Area
Great overall
No Service (showed me how addicted i am). Other than that as described.
Gary C.Scout
Barton Springs Campground
Not Senior Friendly any longer
This use to be a nice campground and still is as far as looks and on the water that is.
The bad is....
Sites are too close together and some very unlevel.
No sewer hook-up
Pricey...$50+ a night
NO SENIOR DISCOUNTS....
Not budget friendly....
This is NOT the way most TVA campgrounds are run,,,,,,
Will not be back until New Managment......
Andrew K.
GuideHolleman's Bend Camping Area
Go past the main sites for more private sites
Overall, great. Easy to find, download a map on the way as you loose service 20 minutes out. Garbage cans at each site. Someone came and got my name and plate to make sure I followed the 14 day rule but was super nice. Great experience, and free.
- IIan B.Guide
Hobbs Cabin
Great stopover on the north rim
While camping right on a ledge would be neat, Hobbs is a great stopover. Keeps you dry if it’s pouring, but luckily the weather cleared for us for the night. We didn’t utilize the spring that is allegedly there. There are plenty of large and small sites, and it is not as trafficked as some of the other campgrounds in the park.
- IIan B.Guide
Alum Gap
Get here early to claim a spot with a view!
Plenty of spacious campsites, an easy hike (almost too short!) from the visitor center. Rustic, dispersed, but close enough to other people so you don’t feel absolutely stranded!
Tony S.Scout
Indian Creek Campground
I wouldn't no they took our money and didn't get to stay
Ww made a reservation for April 19th and 20th but we had an emergency and had to cancel on April 16th and the lady said it was ok we couldn't make it but she said we couldn't get a refund but could come another time so we called yesterday to schedule the weekend of memorial day but they said we don't have a credit and we're just out of the money they just made it like it's OK I guess then once it got past the time we was supposed to come the lied
Megan C.Guide
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Great Campground, Large Paved Pads, Close to Nashville, BUT CONSTRUCTION!
We camped here for 2 full weeks. The campground at Cedars of Lebanon State Park deserves 5 stars for their proximity to Nashville, the large paved pads for campers, the peaceful woods, and their overall cleanliness.
However, we were here when there was construction going on. It was LOUD from 8am to 4, 5, and even 6pm somedays with working trucks and digging up the Tennessee Rock.
The weekends were peaceful without the construction, and the trails are all easy and flat. The showers worked well and were the typical campground showers.
The wifi that is listed on the website is basically nonexistent, so don't count on that for anything important. But Verizon had good service, while AT&T was fair.
Only Campground 3 was open during our stay and you can see the work they are doing here is going to make a huge difference to be big rig friendly. Enjoy!
- RRoosterScout
Barton Springs Campground
There's better options.
Much better options in the area, this place is run by a pack of a holes.
Beth LeVar L.Guide
Defeated Creek Campground
Nice Park
We enjoyed our stay. The bathrooms were clean, bring your own hand soap. Our site had a great view of the water and was HUGE. No phone service for AT&T or Verizon. We enjoyed our stay.
Bill B.TravelerDefeated Creek Campground
Best campground in Tennessee
We’ve stayed at Defeated Creek Campground for six days at a time twice now. We love being down on the lake where the views are awesome! The deer wander around here like they own the place! lol It’s an excellent place to ride your bicycles. There is plenty for children to do. You can even have your canoe or boat right up on the shore at a lakefront lot! Fishing is right there at your doorstep! Book your trip way in advance at “Recreation.gov” to get a spot in the best campground in the state!
Jake C.Legend
Stones River Getaway
New to the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! This campground is new to the Dyrt and open for reservations through the Dyrt!
- Mason E.Traveler
Hammock Sway
loved it!
beautiful spot and friendly host. would definitely stay here again :)
- jjennifer U.Scout
Greeter Falls Campground
Camp & Hike
Very clean bath house and grounds. Friendly staff inside small camp store. Spacious sites. Walk or drive to Greeter Falls trailhead for a beautiful waterfall hike.
@HomegrownRV 😎.
Ranger
Cedar Point Campground
Beautiful location on the lake!
Overall we enjoyed our stay at Cedar Point Campground.
Pros: Spacious sites, not very close together. Quiet and peaceful with beautiful views of Normandy Lake. Fishing, swimming and canoe/kayak rentals available. Friendly staff. Close to larger cities like Murfreesboro and about 15-20 mins to closest city for a quick store run. Fun Halloween event with trick or treating and contests for the kids!
Cons: The campground seems to be mostly seasonal campers, so there’s not a ton of interaction between guests or with hosts. Bathrooms were small and on the dirtier side. They were only cleaned once during our 3 weeks stay that we could tell. The on site store is very small and doesn’t offer too much. There’s no laundry available or playground for the kids.
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Jay F.Traveler
Foster Falls Campground
Great spot for van/car/tent
Showers and quiet. No RV hookups or generators, great for real camping. Walkable to the plethora of climbing.
- @HomegrownRV 😎.Ranger
Tims Ford State Park Main Campground — Tims Ford State Park
Beautiful State Park
The main campground is very nice. There are a lot of shaded, private spots, but some of the sites are a little close together. Some of them aren’t very level, so just keep that in mind!
The bathrooms are very clean, bright and heated in the winter. One of the bath houses has separate showers that are completely private.
There are many traditional hiking trails throughout the park, but there’s also paved paths circling around the campground as well.
The gift shop and visitors center was large and had a lot of useful things for sale, as well as kids toys and books. Our daughter really enjoyed it. The playgrounds are also very well maintained.
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- Beth LeVar L.Guide
Tims Ford State Park Main Campground — Tims Ford State Park
Tims Ford Main Campground
We stayed the final weekend open for the season and it was a fantastic stay. There are paved paths for miles right there off the campsites. There are other trails as well not paved with but more tugged/traditional trails with bridges and cottonmouths lol be careful. The sites are close enough to the water for bank fishing. The bathrooms were great too. Clean when we arrived and convenient to our site #44, we were right across from them. These were a private bathroom shower situation in each door. The other shower house had men and women bathrooms and private showers separately. We visited the gift shop and information center, the people working there are helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend. We stayed just in time before the temps dropped from 80 degrees one day the day we left dropped to 45 during the day.
- BBeth W.Traveler
Fireside Camp + Lodge
Relax
Great place to camp with easy access to a variety of hiking trails.
- BBeth W.Traveler
Fireside Camp + Lodge
Excellent
Beautiful location with an overlook to watch the sunset. Location is excellent for day hikes with plenty of options. Also this site provides a variety of options for your stay. Great place for tent camping.
- @HomegrownRV 😎.Ranger
Old Stone Fort State Park
Beautiful Park
Beautiful campground. Pretty spacious and private sites. The hiking trails are gorgeous, but they’re not marked on the trail. Even still, we enjoyed hiking with the map and didn’t have difficulty finding our way. Gorgeous small waterfall. The visitors center is very nice but small.
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Guide to Pocahontas
Camping near Pocahontas, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Exploring: Many campgrounds have great trails. For example, at Rock Island State Park Campground, one visitor said, "The hikes are amazing!!!" This park is known for its beautiful waterfalls and well-marked trails.
- Kayaking and Fishing: If you enjoy water activities, check out Edgar Evins State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "Kayaking is great! Put in below Center Hill dam," making it a perfect spot for water sports.
- Wildlife Watching: Many campers have spotted deer and birds while camping. One camper at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park noted, "I have not seen a snake in the camping area. Just deer and birds."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Henry Horton State Park Campground said, "The showers here are the best I’ve ever experienced at a campground."
- Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One happy camper at Foster Falls Campground mentioned, "We camped at #19 and it was very private and spacious."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. A reviewer at Tims Ford State Park Main Campground shared, "The people working there are helpful and friendly."
What you should know:
- Site Selection Matters: Some sites can be tricky to access. A camper at Edgar Evins State Park Campground advised, "I definitely recommend either scouting out a site before booking or researching well which site would be a good fit."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, Foster Falls Campground has no electric hookups, which might not suit everyone.
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near highways, which can be noisy. A visitor at Nashville I-24 Campground mentioned, "The highway traffic is quite loud."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. At Henry Horton State Park Campground, one reviewer noted, "Across the street is the main park area with nice amenities -- kids playground, pool, disc golf."
- Plan for Distance: Some sites may be far from bathrooms. A camper at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park mentioned, "The bathroom is super far away," so be prepared.
- Bring Entertainment: If your kids need more to do, consider bringing games or outdoor toys. A camper at Fairview Campground suggested, "The camp store had lots of necessities and cute decor."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level, which can be a hassle for RVs. A camper at Rock Island State Park Campground noted, "There was a 7in difference between the sides and being new to camping we weren’t prepared."
- Be Mindful of Space: Some campgrounds have tight spots. A reviewer at Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake mentioned, "The sites are on the side of a hill and go from water level to higher."
- Plan for Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A visitor at Nashville I-24 Campground said, "The sites are about 95% gravel," which might not be ideal for everyone.
Camping near Pocahontas, Tennessee, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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