Best Tent Camping near Soddy-Daisy, TN

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Best Tent Sites Near Soddy-Daisy, TN (57)

    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park

    1. Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park

    31 Reviews
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    Tracy City, Tennessee

    FOSTER FALLS CAMPGROUND - Open to Vehicles - Reservations Required The Foster Falls campground has 26 rustic campsites ideal for tents or small trailers. The Foster Falls Campground is the only camping area in the park where guests may park a car and/or pop-ups next to the campsite. The campground is open year-round. All sites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites are wooded, offering some shade and have a level, gravel surface. A few are on a slight incline. There are no water or electric hook-ups but a restroom and heated showers are available. No gas generators are allowed at the Foster Falls Campground. BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING - Reservations Required South 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 back country campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve your campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience. All campsites are limited to four adults and two children. Children are defined as ages 13 and younger. 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 at 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. South Cumberland has primitive group campsites at most Savage Gulf campgrounds. These sites can accommodate from 30-60 campers, depending on the site and location.

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    $18 - $21 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Savage Falls Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

    3. Stone Door Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

    6 Reviews
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    80 Saves
    Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

    South Cumberland State Park is located within four different Tennessee counties: Grundy, Franklin, Marion and Sequatchie. The park is composed of approximately 30,845 acres in nine separate areas and boasts some of the best hiking and backcountry camping in the region.

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    $8 - $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Pond Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Pond Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Pond Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Pond Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Pond Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Pond Campsite

    4. Davis Pond Campsite

    3 Reviews
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    60 Saves
    Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in southeastern Tennessee, in Marion County. The forest is approximately 10 miles west of Chattanooga and is heavily utilized by the public. It is situated on the scenic Tennessee River Gorge. The property for Prentice Cooper was acquired by simple purchase between 1938 and 1944. The site was proclaimed a State Forest in 1945. Sixty-nine percent of the forest is in multiple-use regulated forests and the remainder is in conservation areas.

    Camping is permitted at the Davis Pond Camping area on a first-come, first-served basis. These primitive campsites have no sanitation facilities.

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    • Picnic Table
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    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

    5. Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

    7 Reviews
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    61 Saves
    Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

    South 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.

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    $8 - $12 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

    6. Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

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    Trenton, Georgia

    30 Walk-In Campsites

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    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Snow — Cumberland Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Snow — Cumberland Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Snow — Cumberland Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunter’s Check Station Campground - Prentice Cooper State Forest

    8. Hunter’s Check Station Campground - Prentice Cooper State Forest

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    Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Camping is permitted at the Hunter's Check Station Camping area on a first-come, first-served basis. These primitive campsites have no sanitation facilities.

    Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in southeastern Tennessee, in Marion County. The forest is approximately 10 miles west of Chattanooga and is heavily utilized by the public. It is situated on the scenic Tennessee River Gorge. The property for Prentice Cooper was acquired by simple purchase between 1938 and 1944. The site was proclaimed a State Forest in 1945. Sixty-nine percent of the forest is in multiple-use regulated forests and the remainder is in conservation areas. Approximately 6,939 acres are designated as unregulated scenic zones that protect this view shed and other scenic areas of the forest. Hicks Gap Natural Area (350 acres) also occurs in the forest and was developed to protect the federally endangered Large-flowered Skullcap. The forest also includes several in-holdings owned by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and 3 cemeteries. Management activities of the forest focus primarily on sustainable timber management, forest management demonstration and wildlife habitat improvement while maintaining recreational opportunities for the public. There are 35 miles of hiking trails, including the south end of the Cumberland Trail State Park. There also are two designated camping areas. Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division has provided labor and portions of the forest for various types of research in collaboration with the University of Tennessee. Hunting has been a traditional use of the forest. Other recreational activities include OHV use in designated areas, rock climbing, hiking, Mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching, and camping.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart's Arch Shelter
      Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart's Arch Shelter
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      Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart's Arch Shelter
      Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart's Arch Shelter
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    Recent Tent Reviews in Soddy-Daisy

    1026 Reviews of 57 Soddy-Daisy Campgrounds


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      Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
      Nov. 1, 2024

      Fort Mountain State Park Campground

      Beautiful Fall destination

      We tent camped on Spot 27. Nice back in RV spot with water and electric. Bathhouse is close by. Gray water dump is across the road. Originally we booked Spot 60. That’s a pull through with little room for a tent. No cell service but that’s okay as we disconnected for a while. You can get service at the top of the park. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. Trails are nicely blazed with colors that match trail map. Georgia apple farms are a short, 20-30 minutes away.

    • Katrin M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Rock Island State Park Campground
      Oct. 31, 2024

      Rock Island State Park Campground

      Beautiful part of Tennessee

      We camped here over the weekend. Our campsite was perfect. Very private and enough space for 2 tents. Not all campsites are made for tents, some have just a concrete driveway. We had the usual amenities, like a picnic table with a bench, fire pit, and a lantern pole. The bathhouse was clean and well stocked. Rock Island offers a lot hiking trails and stunning waterfalls. There is a little coffee/icecream shop just outside the park, which was awesome. We would camp here anytime again.

    • Meaghan G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
      Oct. 15, 2024

      Fort Mountain State Park Campground

      Backcountry site #4

      I had a wonderful time at backcountry site #4 this past Sunday - Monday. The hike to the site is downhill from the stone wall parking lot, so it was pretty easy to get to at only 1 mile. The site is private and pretty large. There were plenty of trees for hammocks and a few flat spots for small tents. A small creek flows through the site for easy water access (but I was told that it doesn’t flow all year).
      The best part of site #4 is that it’s about 0.2 miles from a beautiful west facing overlook where I enjoyed the sunset. I can’t recommend this site every .

    • Donny A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Howland's Hidout
      Oct. 15, 2024

      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.

    • Michael T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
      Oct. 4, 2024

      Fort Mountain State Park Campground

      A lot offered in a well kept site

      This is a great park with a lot to offer and more in the near vicinity. 

      Cell reception (T-Mobile) was non-existent in the site. However, there was reception at the trading post and possibly elsewhere. 

      They're installing Bear Boxes in tent sites back and front country (as I understood it) and are clearly paying attention to what people want and how to improve visitors experiences. 

      A lot of the sites are RV orientated. But the walk in tent sites are really close to the parking area. Also, nearby backcountry platforms and sites can be easily accessed. 

      If you want walking access to the trails, it's probably best to choose a site near the lake as that's where most trails are accessed from.

    • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground
      Sep. 19, 2024

      Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

      Beautiful campground and beautiful scenic drive

      We arrived and we got to pick out our own campsite. Thanks to the friendly and helpful staff. Bathrooms were clean and the showers were warm water beautiful tall trees provided shade. Scenic Drive was stunning.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Fooshee Pass Campground
      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.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Greeter Falls Campground
      Sep. 12, 2024

      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.

    • Mary D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hornsby Hollow Campground
      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!

    • Sarah H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
      Aug. 24, 2024

      Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

      Long drive down gravel roads

      It took us about 1.5 hours to reach the campground from where the pavement ended. It gets rough in places, but a sedan can do it if it's dry. Once you finally reach the campground, it is nice. Nestled way back in the woods. No power or water hookups. A couple of water hydrates throughout the campground. No alcohol permitted. It is a wildlife management area. There is a host in the campground. Beautiful scenery!

    • Sarah H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
      Aug. 24, 2024

      Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

      Blue Hole is neat

      Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.

    • Sarah H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Cove Resort
      Aug. 24, 2024

      Mountain Cove Resort

      Full sun all day

      This campground is side by side hook ups. Not a tree one in the site area. Beautiful view of the mountain. We did not stay the night.

    • Sarah H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
      Aug. 22, 2024

      Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

      Our favorite local campground

      The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hammock Sway
      Jul. 3, 2024

      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.

    • Molly B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Parksville Lake RV Campground
      Jun. 30, 2024

      Parksville Lake RV Campground

      Beautiful and quiet

      This quiet little camp site is in the heart of the cherokee Forest. It’s so beautiful. Each site is a good distance away from the other and there is the constant sound of the creek flowing right next to it. The bathrooms are clean and right in the middle a perfect spot for a getaway

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Thunder Rock Campground
      Jun. 13, 2024

      Thunder Rock Campground

      Awesome campground

      I always have a great time staying at this campground and meeting many friendly people. The road noise is not as bad as some people say. I mostly hear only the river running. The shower house is always clean, and for $15, it is a great deal. Make reservations on line as it fills up on the weekends.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Chilhowee Recreation Area
      Jun. 12, 2024

      Chilhowee Recreation Area

      It's a nice campground, but...

      We stayed on site 15 of the B loop. It was a great location, but in the center of the site once stood a large tree with a timber surround. The tree has been cut down, but the surround is still there, and we kept tripping over it. Otherwise, it's close to the bathhouse, and the water spigot is right across the street. As someone who uses a camper, here's what you need to know. Coming up the mountain has some steep grades and a few switch backs that you can't see around. There are often oncoming vehicles who are often driving to fast and not considering those of us in large vehicles. We had a couple of course calls even without the camper in tow. The roads in the campground are narrow and again, some of the turns are sharp when pulling a trailer. There is only one dump station and it's on the other side of the campground. From the B loop, you have to traverse about a 120 degree switchback to get to it. My friend who was there pulling a 5th wheel decided not to try it and opted to pay to dump somewhere else. I pull a 25ft travel trailer and had no problem, although it felt sketchy going into it. Once there, it was probably the best dump station I've ever used. The water pressure almost blew a connection to my tank flush, but I'm sure the tank is clean now! As I eluded to before, there are no water hookups at the sites, only power (30A). You'll need to fill your fresh water tanks before you set up. Cell/ internet; in the B loop there is NO AT&T in spite of what this site says. You may get a weak signal on the other side, but it's spotty at best. There appeared to be a Verizon tower on the mountain, so that will probably work. It is a pet friendly campground, but personally, I don't find that friendly. I don't like walking up to someone dog barking at the person getting their 6 am morning walk and then the owner yelling at the dog to be quiet.

    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hobbs Cabin Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
      May. 6, 2024

      Hobbs Cabin Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

      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.

    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
      May. 6, 2024

      Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

      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!

    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Conasauga River Campground
      May. 6, 2024

      Conasauga River Campground

      Conasauga River Trail & Panther Creek Intersection

      This review is about the Conasauga River Trail intersection with Panther Creek. There is only one campsite at the intersection. It has a great fire pit and is flat, spacious, and next to the river. Definitely ideal. If it’s taken, there may be some other sites further down the trail. My loop started at Betty’s gap and then down the Conasauga River Trail. 5 miles is fine - BUT bring shoes that will get wet, water shoes if possible. You have the cross the river like 30 times in 5 miles. There are also many fallen trees, so be prepared. The next day I headed up towards panther creek. NEVER trust yourself. As of May 2024: As you go UP the canyon, there are green blazers on the trees. Follow these (about 1 mile ip, the wagon road will curve left and many people have gone down it. STAY RIGHT.) When you reach the top of the falls, the land is flat and wide, and it will be hard to find the trail. Follow any path here, and you will find that the trail is down about 7 minutes, towards the LEFT and the trees had orange tape around them. The trees then are marked with white blazers. Follow this trail up and you hit East Cowpen. I used this to loop back to my car which was at Betty’s Gap on Three Forks Road (FS 64). Not for the faint of heart. Much easier to do a long hard arduous day trip than to backpack over all the fallen trees! Be prepared for dense foliage after April. Certainly easier in the fall/winter!



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    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Soddy-Daisy, TN?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Soddy-Daisy, TN is Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 31 reviews.

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