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Best Tent Camping near Union City, TN

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Dispersed camping opportunities near Union City, Tennessee include Donaldson Point Conservation Area in Missouri, which permits tent camping with minimal facilities. This primitive camping area is located approximately 45 miles southwest of Union City across the state line in Missouri, accessible via drive-in, hike-in, or walk-in routes. For established campgrounds, the Fishing Pier at West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area offers year-round tent campsites about 60 miles northeast of Union City in Kevil, Kentucky.

Tent campers at Donaldson Point should prepare for a self-sufficient experience with no drinking water, toilets, or trash service on site. The conservation area permits campfires and allows alcohol consumption, making it suitable for campers seeking a more rustic experience. By contrast, the Fishing Pier campground maintains basic toilet facilities but prohibits fires and alcohol. Most primitive tent sites in the region require campers to pack out all trash and bring sufficient water supplies. A ranger at the West Kentucky WMA "came through and was very friendly & helpful," according to one camper's experience documented on The Dyrt.

The tent camping experience around Union City offers varying levels of seclusion depending on location and season. Sites at Donaldson Point Conservation Area accommodate both tent and RV camping but maintain a primitive character that appeals to tent campers seeking minimal development. The walk-in tent sites typically provide more isolation than drive-in areas. The West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area's Fishing Pier campground receives positive feedback for its simplicity, with one visitor noting it has "minimal facilities" but "lots to do nearby if you don't like fishing." Most tent campsites in the region serve as convenient bases for outdoor activities rather than destination campgrounds, with limited amenities but good access to natural areas.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Union City, TN

89 Reviews of 2 Union City Campgrounds

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Bootheel RV Park

    Good Overnighter

    We tried to get into an Arkansas park but they were full so we headed into Bootheel where we’ve stayed before. We called about 2 hours out and the only sites left were 30 AMP with water. GPS takes you to the campground right off I-55, but there are directions on their website that are better as far as which exit to take. Upon arrival, there are envelopes in a brown box with the available site numbers on the envelopes. We walked around to look at each site and decided on site 12. You complete the required information on the envelope, include your payment and drop it off in the drop box. The park prefers a cash payment but you can leave credit card information on the payment envelope. They do offer a Good Sam Discount. Site 12 was an easy pull through with 30 amp and water only. Parking was easy. Once set up, we found out we were blowing the breaker with only 1 aircon running, and it killed that side of the post. We plugged into site 11 on the shared post with the same results but this time we only blew the post breaker. We got a hold of the owner and she got the maintenance guy to us really quick. Come to find out, it was our 30 AMP surge protector that was the problem. Hats off to park management for a quick response. The last row has the 50 AMP FHU sites. The first three rows in the park are 30 AMP with a mix of FHUs and water & electric. We got 2 bars on AT&T and Verizon. The last time we stayed here last January they stated they were getting new park WiFi and this time the WiFi worked much better. There’s no cable but we got quite a few OTA channels. There was plenty of area to walk our dogs along the adjacent cotton fields. They also had a very nice laundry facility that was decently priced. There is quite a bit of road noise from I-55. We dumped on the way out at their dump station that only has a dump and no water for a cleaning hose. As we are based near St. Louis, MO area and traveling to northern Mississippi once a year for RV maintenance, this no frills campground makes a perfect overnighter.

  • M
    Sep. 22, 2020

    South Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park

    Such a unique lake and amazing birds.

    We camp here a lot and have tried several spots in the South campground.  The ones near the lake have views but don't have water access.  There is also a pavilion near the lake.  

    Sites 22, 24, 25, 70 backup to the forest and have lots of room to set up tents, however they are the first to flood and stay wet longer.  

    The map is pretty good about and shows pictures of the sites.  At the time of this review the bathrooms between sites 64 & 66 were closed.  The bathrooms and showers near site 23 are bigger and more accessible.  The bathrooms and showers near site 4 do have a ramp but it is uneven, the space inside is much smaller and would be difficult to navigate with a wheelchair.

    Site 43 has trees on both sides of the pad and, based on comments from another camper, can be difficult to back in a larger camper.

    Sites in the mid and upper 40's are also good for tent camping.  The cypress trees in the area send roots up and the ground can be lumpy because of them.  The campground has lots of gopher holes all over.  The mosquitoes are bad and you should take some strong bug spray. 

    The campgrounds does have drainage issues when it rains and if your forecast predicts rain, you might want to put your tent up on the pad.

    They opened a small gift shop this year.  The sell worms, and they now rent canoes and kayaks.  There is a boat launch near the entrance, but you can't launch anything too wide.

    This campground is due for a makeover and I heard that it is in the works.  

    If you love bird watching or photography this place is a dream; osprey, eagles, herons, egrets, and so many others are everywhere.  Pelican's stop here on their migration and I recommend the pontoon tour in October during the festival if you want to see them on the water.

  • Staci R.
    May. 5, 2023

    South Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park

    Getting Reeled at Reelfoot

    Campground is well layed out with everything well marked. The campsites all have Blacktop drives With concrete pads for picnic tables. Picnic tables are fastened down so you cannot move them. Water and electric are near each site as well as a standard fire ring. There are 2 shower houses on each end of the campground and then there are also several bathrooms on each opposing corner so they're close to all camp sites. Beware the lake has a lot of snakes, so if you are in a lake front campsite you are more likely to see snakes. And the sights along the leg from 23 24 25 up to 68 and on down to the seventies on the map looks like it's lake front but it's actually backed with wooded overgrowth.

  • Michelle & Keith G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 5, 2022

    Hinton RV Park

    Easy, Friendly & Well kept

    We arrived just after dark. The friendly staff took us to our site right away. Nice and clean area. Quiet area. Has one restroom & shower each for men and women that is super clean in well lit area. Our only hiccup was we passed it first time driving by so look closely for the entrance. Veterans discount. We would 100% stay again if we needed to.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Lady Luck Casino and RV Park

    Great find!

    This casino RV park has all hook-ups, is very well-maintained, and our pull-through site was level. They have free laundry facilities and clean individual bathrooms with showers, ADA accessible with shower chairs. There are picnic tables and grills available nearby. Trash pickup offered daily between 8-9 am. No reservations, first come basis, we were second to arrive around 5pm and more came in later but there were spaces available next morning (they have a total of 18 pull-through and 9 back-in sites, concrete pads).

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2022

    Columbus-Belmont State Park

    This state park has a lot to offer

    38 sites with utility hookups, tables and fire ring with grills. Restrooms, showers and laundry and playground. Snack bar, museum and gift shop open seasonally.

  • Lynn G.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Airpark North Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park

    Airpark/North campground

    Exceptional canoeing and wildlife! This park is like nothing else, it’s a flooded forest. You can kayak among this and other lovely bayou environments, lakes, etc. I love this park and have enjoyed it in all seasons. You will need a watercraft of some sort or you will be kicking yourself for not being able to enjoy it fully. You can rent canoes and boats nearby but not at the park itself. Nice easy hiking trails too. Close to town for restaurants and necessities.

    There are two campgrounds. This review is for Airport/North Campground. This is the smaller of the two, which is great for seclusion but it also has fewer amenities and is further from the park offices. There are no showers but you can drive to the other campground to use those. Each site is much more spacious.

    Yay: Amazing kayaking, great wildlife!

    Nay: there are only about a dozen sites here, but they are reservable. Not as close to the water as at South Campground. You have to drive to see most of the park.

    **Surprise: take one of the many ranger-led tours by land or boat!! We did a bird watching tour that was incredible, we got close to so many different species. **

  • Lynn G.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds

    North/Airpark campground

    Exceptional canoeing and wildlife! This park is like nothing else, it’s a flooded forest. You can kayak among this and other lovely bayou environments, lakes, etc. I love this park and have enjoyed it in all seasons. You will need a watercraft of some sort or you will be kicking yourself for not being able to enjoy it fully. You can rent canoes and boats nearby but not at the park itself. Nice easy hiking trails too. Close to town for restaurants and necessities.

    There are two campgrounds. This review is for Airport/North Campground. This is the smaller of the two, which is great for seclusion but it also has fewer amenities and is further from the park offices. There are no showers but you can drive to the other campground to use those. Each site is much more spacious.

    Yay: Amazing kayaking, great wildlife!

    Nay: there are only about a dozen sites here, but they are reservable. Not as close to the water as at South Campground. You have to drive to see most of the park.

    **Surprise: take one of the many ranger-led tours by land or boat!! We did a bird watching tour that was incredible, we got close to so many different species. **

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 2, 2023

    Bootheel RV Park

    No Major Changes from Our Last stay

    We called Bootheel a few hours from arrival in early January, and there were plenty of spaces, so we headed in. When we arrived at the campground(CG), there was a sign at the self check-in that there was no water due to the recent heavy rains and flooding. Water was on in the showers and laundry but not the sites. That put us in a bit of a pickle as we found out on the day before departing our home base that our water pump was not pulling water and making a terrible noise. Having been to this CG before, we just figured we'd get a FHU site and deal with the water pump when we reached warmer weather. However, there was no water fill available, and we had very little water in the tank. We could have planned better for this had we been told about the water situation when we called. We drove around to the back row where FHU sites 40- 45 were available. We chose 43, which had the least flooding. As we had just departed from our home base near St. Louis, we didn’t need to dump, and that was a good thing as the sewer might be full due to the flooding. We carry a spare water pump, and during the replacement, we found that the filter part had cracked, so we removed that part, and we were back in business. We had overnighted here several times before with no issues. They did not offer a discount for the inconvenience."

Guide to Union City

Tent camping near Union City, Tennessee offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying various outdoor activities. With several options available, campers can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and unwind.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • The Donaldson Point Conservation Area provides essential facilities like toilets, making it a convenient choice for those looking to camp without the hassle of extensive amenities.

Explore local activities

  • At the Fishing Pier, visitors can enjoy hiking on multiple trails, fishing, and engaging in water activities, ensuring a fun-filled outdoor experience.

Some prices for tent camping are free

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Union City, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Union City, TN is Donaldson Point Conservation Area Camping with a 0-star rating from 0 reviews.

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