Nashville KOA Resort and Nashville North offer glamping accommodations within 20 minutes of Nashville's entertainment districts. Both locations feature yurt camping near Springfield, Tennessee with modern amenities. The area sits along the Cumberland River at roughly 500 feet elevation with mild winters and humid summers. Most sites have electric hookups and access to water, making yurt camping and other accommodation options comfortable year-round.
What to do
Walk to attractions: At Nashville KOA Resort, guests can walk to nearby entertainment venues. A camper noted, "The proximity to the Opry and surrounding sites is fantastic. Top that off with front desk, event and maintenance staff that were all super nice and you've got a great combo" (Nashville KOA Resort).
Explore hiking trails: Montgomery Bell State Park provides extensive trail systems through Tennessee woodland. "It is beautiful, peaceful and serene. We only visited for a day trip but I will definitely be going back soon to camp for a few nights," writes one visitor about the 3,850-acre park with over 19 miles of hiking trails (Montgomery Bell State Park Campground).
Waterfront activities: Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort offers direct access to Percy Priest Lake. A reviewer mentions, "Nice clean paved spots facing the lake. Full hookup with playgrounds and a general store. The water park is amazing" (Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort).
What campers like
Private sites: Cedars of Lebanon State Park provides more secluded camping spots in wooded areas. One camper explains, "We had a nice clean site, number 62. It had a fire pit, grill and picnic table. The site location was great for us because we had our 5 dogs with us and there was room at this site to let them out with ease" (Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground).
Creek access: Spring Creek Campground offers waterside camping with direct creek access. A visitor shares, "Nice peaceful camp ground. Clean and we'll maintained. Can hear some road noise but generally quiet. The creek is nice and calm" making it ideal for those seeking water features without crowds.
Clean facilities: Nashville East-Lebanon KOA maintains well-kept bathroom and shower buildings. A recent guest commented, "Bathrooms were best we've seen at a KOA. Recently renovated and definitely a cut above" (Nashville East-Lebanon KOA).
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Several campgrounds have close-together sites. At Nashville North KOA, "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."
Weather preparation: The area receives about 50 inches of rainfall annually. During spring and summer storms, drainage can be an issue at some campgrounds. "We had some heavy rains overnight, and did have some dripping water from the center seam of the tent and had to scoot the bed over," reports a glamper at Whooping Crane Farm.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Montgomery Bell advises, "Make your reservations early!! Beautiful area lakes, groomed trails, nice hosts - highly recommend."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Campgrounds with developed play areas provide entertainment for children. Dad's Bluegrass Campground features "a beautiful pool, playground and basketball court for kids!" according to a recent visitor (Dad's Bluegrass Campground).
Creek exploration: Many families enjoy the shallow creek access at Spring Creek Campground. "Children can wade in the creek all day, why parents enjoy sitting outside under all the shade trees," explains one reviewer.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Montgomery Bell State Park offers wildlife spotting chances. "We saw 10 deer one morning and hiked a trail with our 3 boys and 2 dogs," shares a family that visited during winter when wildlife is more visible.
Tips from RVers
Leveling needs: Be prepared with adequate leveling equipment at some campgrounds. At Nashville East-Lebanon KOA, "the entire campground is kinda hilly. You can get level in the pull through, but just if you park so-so."
Utility placement: Check hookup locations before selecting sites. One RVer at Dad's Bluegrass noted, "My site was slightly uphill where I had to park to reach the water hookup. The water hookup is very close to the ground and leaked for me. Made it very hard to connect the hose and pressure regulator."
Road width awareness: Some campgrounds have tight interior roads. A visitor to Nashville KOA Resort cautioned, "There's also sections of, as they say around here, 'residents that have been here a minute.' For the most part their areas are clean, but when someone starts their old diesel truck up at 3:45 AM for 15 minutes before going to work it takes away from the resort ambiance."
