Best Glamping near Summertown, TN

Thousand Trails Natchez Trace and Southport Saltpeter Cave provide unique glamping experiences near Summertown, Tennessee. At Natchez Trace, spacious cabins blend rustic charm with modern conveniences, featuring electricity, comfortable furnishings, and full kitchenettes for an elevated outdoor stay. Southport Saltpeter Cave offers a more immersive nature experience with primitive glamping options that still maintain comfort while providing direct access to cave exploration. Both locations include fire rings and picnic tables for outdoor enjoyment. Kahu Farm's Ravine Lookout delivers a more intimate glamping setting with drinking water, outdoor showers, and toilet facilities while maintaining a natural connection to the surrounding landscape. One guest shared, "Great little spot if you're looking for a quiet get away close to some great outdoor adventures. My husband, myself and three kids all fit comfortably."

The 102-acre lake at Natchez Trace serves as a focal point for water activities including kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding forests, though visitors should check trail status as maintenance varies seasonally. The nearby Natchez Trace Parkway offers historical sites including Meriwether Lewis's final resting place, providing cultural context to the natural setting. During summer months, the swimming beach and pool areas offer refreshing alternatives to lake activities. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the properties, with early morning and dusk being optimal times for spotting native species. According to a camper, "Beautiful location. Natchez Trace Pkwy has plenty to learn and explore. Cute, lively little towns nearby that have kept up that old town look with awesome shops!" Most glamping accommodations require reservations, with peak availability from April through October.

Best Glamping Sites Near Summertown, Tennessee (19)

    1. David Crockett State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Lawrenceburg, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 762-9408

    "Has a 20 and 30 amp electric hook up and water beside. Nice fire pit and table also! Site 20 is located right beside shoal creek and with in walking distance to the restrooms and bathhouse!"

    "David Crockett State Park is near Lawrenceburg, Tn."

    2. Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    20 Reviews
    Hohenwald, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Cabins are spacious clean and furnished ! Dishes to use and pots and pans ! Even shower towels ! ! Right by the water and last minute reservations !"

    "It’s a large campground with a lot of full time campers on site. Nice lake at 102 sq acres in size."

    3. Southport Saltpeter Cave

    2 Reviews
    Mount Pleasant, TN
    11 miles
    +1 (931) 215-8445

    $10 / night

    "Southport Saltpeter Cave is a historic cave located 12 miles south of Columbia TN. We offer cave tours, primitive camping, hiking, and exploring."

    4. Kahu Farm’s Ravine Lookout

    1 Review
    Summertown, TN
    8 miles
    +1 (585) 236-5606

    $36 - $50 / night

    "Great little spot if you’re looking for a quiet get away close to some great outdoor adventures. My husband myself and three kids 2 toddlers and infant all fit comfortably."

    5. Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Burns, TN
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 797-9052

    "The sites are close together but has electric/water/sewer. There was garbage left in the fire pit when we arrived and that was disappointing to see."

    "Campsites and bath houses were great and kept clean. Laundry facilities also on site. Would give five stars however some sites, including ours, were very rocky and unlevel."

    6. Henry Horton State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Chapel Hill, TN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 364-2222

    $10 - $150 / night

    "We were on site 18 and it was very level, paved and double wide. Parking was easy and it accommodated the 38' RV and a SUV. The sites all seem to be well shaded and spaced sufficiently apart."

    "Check-in was a breeze, setup was simple with a level site, and everyone there, from the park rangers to the camp store staff to the campground hosts, was friendly and helpful."

    7. Crazy Horse Recreational Park

    5 Reviews
    Waynesboro, TN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 722-5213

    $7 - $30 / night

    "Electrical available side has spots pretty close together so we always choose to primitive camp here. Water is available as well as clean bathhouses. Love the rental service."

    "We stayed on the rowdy side in a tent with electric. Quiet time was 12am on the rowdy side they do have family oriented camping on the or other side of the river quiet time 10pm."

    8. Campers RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Spring Hill, TN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 381-4112

    "There are 4 rustic cabins available, and the bathhouses are reserved currently for those guests only due to COVID. The laundry room is only open Fri-Sun."

    "Both stays were quite, with plenty of things to explore around the property."

    9. Heartstone Campground

    1 Review
    Linden, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 722-5005

    $20 - $30 / night

    "The creek makes a relaxing backdrop to your campfire time at night. The creek is deep enough to sit in, but not swim. It’s very reasonably priced, pretty, and SO worth the drive!"

    10. Antler & Ash

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    Culleoka, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 671-5833

    $95 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Summertown, TN

186 Reviews of 19 Summertown Campgrounds


  • J
    Apr. 15, 2021

    Campers RV Park

    Great location

    Many improvements have been made since last year. The pull thru sites have been widened and are more accommodating for larger RVs. They are working on adding a few more pull thru sites as well. The sites are gravel and mostly level. All sites are FHU. They do offer short term monthly rates which are back in sites that have a little more room. There are 4 rustic cabins available, and the bathhouses are reserved currently for those guests only due to COVID. The laundry room is only open Fri-Sun. There are no fire rings on the sites, but you can rent a fire pit with a screen. There are also community fire pits for everyone to enjoy. There is a playground, hammock hut, and game area for the kids to stay entertained. The owners, managers, and staff are all great and you can see the hard work they are putting in to continue to upgrade this campground.

  • T
    Nov. 21, 2021

    David Crockett State Park Campground

    Amazing Campground!

    Stayed at campground 1 site 20 and was very pleased! Very clean and well maintained! We tent camped and I like the concrete pad because didn’t have to worry about things getting wet from the ground. Has a 20 and 30 amp electric hook up and water beside. Nice fire pit and table also! Site 20 is located right beside shoal creek and with in walking distance to the restrooms and bathhouse!

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2018

    David Crockett State Park Campground

    Nice little park

    David Crockett State Park is near Lawrenceburg, Tn. Not huge but very outdoor enthusiast friendly.

    2 campgrounds to choose from, #1 is the older if the two and has several sites that sit next to the water. Unfortunately these sites have limited camping area. It really depends on what you like within easy access. The other sites in #1 are a little larger. #2 sites have more room and shade and a newer showerhouse. When we visited there were only a few other campers and it was very peaceful and relaxing. Full hookup but no sewer on sites. The temperature at night has started dropping to cool enough and no bugs but not teeth chattering cold. My favorite type of camping weather. The fire is an enjoyable location after dark with a lite blanket in your lap and warm beverage nearby.

    There are many sites to see but nothing spectacular. I say this because it means the tourists are not tramping through the area with trash and noise in their wake. To me this park had a more , I guess, homey atmosphere, if that makes sense. The staff had decorated the area in pumpkins and spider webs and the fall colors had just started changing the forest greens into a blanket of warm colors. There is a museum with water wheel on its side that has injured and recooperating wildlife housed next to it. There are trails to explore, fishing and other water sports. You could easily spend a week here just meandering through outdoor activities and sitting in a hammock chilling.

  • Jeremy H.
    Jul. 20, 2019

    Ray of Hope Guest Ranch and Horse Motel

    Great Place To See The Stars

    Most campgrounds in Tennessee are buried in the woods, but not this yurt campsite at Ray of Hope.  The yurt sets on the side of a beautiful Tennessee Hill offering almost a complete view of the nighttime sky.  We watched the moon rise over a hill directly in front of the campsite, and we even saw a brilliant shooting star blaze across the sky for what seems like an eternity.  The Ray of Hope campground is a private campground that went above and beyond our expectations.  The yurt was clean, included battery powered lights and a LED lantern, and a full sized bed that made the night pass with ease.  The campsite also offers free firewood and a large fire ring.  There are two deck chairs at the campsite which are perfect for stargazing.  The entrance of the yurt faces sunrise and the farm animals serenade you in the morning when the mist begins to burn off the valley.  There is a well stocked outside shower surrounded by sweet smelling herbs.  Water and a toilet are near the shower stall.   The campsite is near the small town of Petersburg, TN where you can find two gas stations and a Dollar Store.  If it's hot outside, you might want to bring a battery operated fan.  This place is a perfect glamping experience for an extended date or weekend in beautiful Tennessee.

  • M
    Oct. 6, 2021

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Campground on creek

    We did an overnight stay. The sites are close together but has electric/water/sewer. There was garbage left in the fire pit when we arrived and that was disappointing to see.

  • Dana B.
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Henry Horton State Park Campground

    Primitive Sites=Incessant Noise

    The primitive camping sites are directly across from three group sites, each of which accommodate up to FIFTY people. The problem with this is that most folks, like me,  book primitive campsites because they are looking to get away from the noise in the RV campground. There was no peace and quiet to be had, unfortunately, because there were several gigantic groups of kids camping in the group sites across from us.  The noise was truly constant up until quiet hours.  We were camping with another couple who was unable to get their young child to sleep until very late because of all the noise.  Speaking of kids, one of the parents in the jamboree across the street thought it was acceptable to bring her kids over to play in our campsite.

    If you're looking for a Bonnaroo type camping experience with lots of cars, activity, and noise, you will enjoy the primitive sites here.  If not, I would actually suggest booking in the main RV campground or camping elsewhere.

    On the plus side, the sites were well-maintained and site 15 was scenic and spacious.

  • Mo F.
    Sep. 26, 2017

    McFarland Park Campground

    Camping in the City Limits

    We pulled in with no plans and drove through the whole campground. There are 60 RV spots, pull thru and not, some parking lot style and some a along a creek. There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other. We weren't positive what the deal was so we checked in with the host and paid $14 for one night.

    Primitive tent spots are right on the river. There are fire pits, trees, and picnic tables sporadically placed. We pitched our tent facing the bluffs along the river and our hammock between two trees. It wasn't crowded and it was pretty quiet (no generators, no music, very family friendly and chill). The grass was cut, and though there were small ant piles everywhere, they really weren't in the way or aggressive. The bath-house is...not awesome. It's exactly what you'd expect for an older, gov-run park, with some spiders and leaky toilets, but toilets and showers are there.

    It is a three minute drive into downtown Florence. Most of that is through the park, which is home to a good-sized marina, disc golf course, and (defunct?) driving range. It's super convenient, cheap, and kept up well enough. The view of the water and bluffs is A++, and it's fun to watch the speed boats and river cruises.

  • D
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Lots of trees and wildlife!

    Campsites and bath houses were great and kept clean. Laundry facilities also on site. Would give five stars however some sites, including ours, were very rocky and unlevel. Swim area was very natural, as in Alger and such floating around. Worked great for our kayaks though! Some sites are smaller than anticipated. We watched the deer in the woods right from our site over coffee in the mornings. Overall, we will visit again! We will just be more careful on the site we book! ♥️

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    2 Night stopover

    We stayed in a full hookup site, with a creek behind us. Bathhouse was clean. Enjoyed the on site golf course and hiking trails.


Guide to Summertown

Camping options near Summertown, Tennessee range from primitive tent sites to yurt camping facilities, all within the forested hills of southern Middle Tennessee. The region sits at approximately 1,000 feet elevation with mild spring and fall temperatures, though summer humidity can reach uncomfortable levels from June through August. Natural waterways including creeks and rivers create opportunities for various recreational activities during warmer months.

What to do

Hiking historic trails: David Crockett State Park Campground offers multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels. "We visited the park in late June. The campground and park was immaculate! Sites were level and easy to back in. We had a great outdoor class to learn about snakes, hiked the trails, and enjoyed the falls," notes a visitor.

Kayak the Buffalo River: At Crazy Horse Recreational Park, visitors can rent boats and enjoy time on the water. "Primative Camping, kayaking & catching tagged small mouth bass was more than an experience! Perks was exploring a cave!!" shares one camper.

Explore Amish communities: Near Heartstone Campground, visitors can experience local culture. According to a camper, "It's also near Amish communities where you can buy locally made and grown items. Nashville and Huntsville are both about an hour and a half away, depending which way on Hwy 65 you go."

Golfing: Montgomery Bell State Park offers an 18-hole golf course along with other recreational activities. As one visitor notes, "The park also offers a golf course which I didn't play due to the heat, but is on my list now that I've seen it."

What campers like

Creek access: Several campgrounds feature creek-side camping with water play opportunities. At David Crockett State Park Campground, "The clear creek to play in is gorgeous! The park had so much to offer. Lots of hiking trails, covered bridge, fishing lake w/boat & kayak rentals plus a beautiful waterfall that is great for sunsets!"

Shaded sites: Most campgrounds in the region feature mature trees providing cooling relief during hot summer days. A camper at Montgomery Bell State Park Campground describes, "The sites all seem to be well shaded and spaced sufficiently apart. Travel to and from the park is on good roads."

Wildlife viewing: Morning and evening offer opportunities for wildlife sightings. One visitor to Montgomery Bell noted, "Most mornings I can sit outside & watch the deer grazing as I have my coffee."

Off-grid experience: For those seeking a truly disconnected camping experience, primitive camping options allow for nature immersion. A visitor at Heartstone Campground shares, "It really is in the woods, complete with songbirds to wake you up and crickets to sing you to sleep. The creek makes a relaxing backdrop to your campfire time at night."

What you should know

Low bridge access: Some campgrounds have access limitations. Regarding Thousand Trails Natchez Trace, a camper warns, "There is a low bridge (11ft) that you need to pass under to get onto the Natchez Trace Parkway. If you can't fit, you have to take Napier road north several miles."

Seasonal availability: Most primitive camping areas have limited amenities during winter months. Reservations are recommended for peak season visits (April-October).

Connectivity challenges: Cell service is unreliable at most campgrounds. A visitor to Thousand Trails Natchez Trace notes, "I had absolutely no cell service through Verizon and my T-Mobile 5g internet had no reception either (even with a booster). Luckily, I was able to rely on my Starlink."

Weather considerations: Summer storms can affect camping conditions with limited shelter options at primitive sites. Overnight temperatures during winter months can drop below freezing.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Henry Horton State Park Campground provides family-friendly amenities. "We loved our stay at HHSP. Check-in was a breeze, setup was simple with a level site, and everyone there, from the park rangers to the camp store staff to the campground hosts, was friendly and helpful. Plenty of places for the kiddos to ride their bikes," mentions a satisfied camper.

Educational opportunities: Look for ranger programs that teach about local wildlife and ecology. At David Crockett State Park, one visitor enjoyed "a great outdoor class to learn about snakes."

Tent-only areas: For families seeking quieter surroundings, some campgrounds offer tent-specific sections. "The state park is absolutely gorgeous. We chose to stay in the tent only camping sites. They are spread out far enough that you don't feel like you are in one another space," explains one visitor to Montgomery Bell State Park.

Swimming options: Several parks offer swimming areas that provide safer alternatives to river swimming for children. "The swimming beach and pool areas offer refreshing alternatives to lake activities" during summer months.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: At Henry Horton State Park, a camper advises, "Some sites are level, some aren't. We ended up booking another site to stay another couple of days because we loved it so much."

Full hookup availability: Campers RV Park offers comprehensive services for RVs. "The pull thru sites have been widened and are more accommodating for larger RVs. They are working on adding a few more pull thru sites as well. The sites are gravel and mostly level. All sites are FHU."

Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds offer full sewer hookups, so plan accordingly. David Crockett State Park provides sanitary dump facilities for RVs without sewer connections.

Road condition awareness: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges for larger rigs. "The roads throughout the park need some work, there are large pot holes that are difficult to avoid," warns a visitor to Thousand Trails Natchez Trace.

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