5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Montgomery Bell State Park Campground accommodates pets in tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping accommodations throughout its property. Several campgrounds in the Williamsport area maintain pet-friendly policies, including Fall Hollow Resort, where primitive tent sites along Big Swan River provide secluded camping with pets. Piney River Resort offers 114 year-round sites with full hookups suitable for RVs and cabins where dogs are welcome. Henry Horton State Park Campground provides varied pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed when outside accommodations, with owners responsible for proper waste disposal. Many campers note the importance of bringing adequate supplies for pets as rural locations have limited nearby pet stores. Campground data and reviews near Williamsport, Tennessee is regularly updated on The Dyrt.
Meriwether Lewis Campground along the Natchez Trace Parkway offers free pet-friendly camping with paved roads ideal for dog walking. The numbered sites include fire rings and picnic tables with water spigots placed throughout the grounds. Southport Saltpeter Cave provides primitive camping opportunities with pets in a unique setting that includes cave tours and hiking trails. At David Crockett State Park Campground, pets are welcome in tent areas, RV sites, cabins, and glamping accommodations with multiple access points including boat-in, drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in options. Visitors with pets should prepare for varying weather conditions and bring adequate supplies as these rural locations have limited services nearby. The clean bathrooms at Meriwether Lewis lack showers, so campers planning extended stays should prepare accordingly. Wildlife encounters are common throughout these areas, making secure leashing essential for pet safety.
"Camping at the Wild Cat Backcountry site is AWESOME!! It's about a 1.7 mile hike which is not too bad!! Totally secluded and enjoyable!"
"Campground Review: Montgomery Bell State Park The Four Mile Campground is nestled in a hollow offering shade and creekage on one side plus several of the trailheads start nearby and you are close"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when available"The campground is nestled around the Piney River amongst in the middle of the forest. The campgrounds have future expansion projects lined up to add additional sites, a pool, and a pet area. "
"I had plenty of space to roam around in the river even while visiting during a peak time."
from $69 - $95 / night
"Has dog park and swimming pool and beach area ! Has laundry rooms and bath n shower houses heck ya !"
"Nice lake at 102 sq acres in size. Did have an issue that most sites are only 50 or 30amp hookups only, so I had to borrow a 30 to 120 adapter."
"It’s a great location. Quiet. Dark. Lots to do around here. It’s also low lying all around here so be careful in wet weather."
"It is convenient to the Nashville Area and accessible by other nice highways, not just the Trace. The town of Hohenwald is just a couple of miles away. "
"When searching for something to put you close to the Natchez Trace you have basically two options one considered to be dry camping and this one which is improved camping equipped for primitive tent campers"
"Between fishing, riding the trails, having campfires and watching the fireflies I don't know what we enjoyed better. Well worth the trip well cared for and real nice people!"
Available this weekend
from $10 - $69 / night
"Good dog walks. Good Wi-Fi."
"Very close to the freeway. Great for overnight or extended stay. Nice pull through sites."
"Chapel Hill, just to the north, offers all you might need with a hardware store, Dollar General, walk in clinic and restaurants."
"Yes, I received several dirty looks for driving on the road toward the tent area.) I parked in the restroom area as the road was completely blocked with children, inner tubes and adults."
Available this weekend
"Beautiful campsite surround trees. Very quiet and secluded. There is water and electric hookups at each site and a dump station on the grounds as you leave. This was a very clean and safe campground."
"Has a small lake and dock for fishing, paddling, etc... They have rentals on site. Has a few miles of decent flat trails, all of which are young kid friendly."
Available this weekend
"Southport Saltpeter Cave is a historic cave located 12 miles south of Columbia TN. We offer cave tours, primitive camping, hiking, and exploring."
from $10 / night
"The facilities were well cared for and there are some nice hiking paths nearby. I only stayed 1 night as I was passing through but I would highly recommend."
"The person behind us parked his truck between his rig and ours. In front was a fire ring on a 12' wide patch of grass."
ScoutOverall very good. Clean, quiet. Very friendly people. Water and sewer works well. My only issue is it’s to far away from everything. Really nothing to do within 2 hrs. If you are looking for a quiet spot just to hang out. I would recommend this. Just doesn’t fit for us.
TravelerNow called Paradise Ridge. They have owned it for just over a year. There are 87 sites. Mostly long term parking but we got in for a night on our way out of Nashville. We paid $64.38 for one night. It was full hook up. Nice location from Nashville. Mail and UPS delivery. The only bummer is close to I-24. So if you can’t do some road noise you would not like it. The people that checked us in were very nice and helpful.
LegendWe followed RV Life Trip Wizard GPS and Waze off I-40 to Nashville Shores RV Resort without any issues. Check-in was quick, easy, and informative, and we headed to back-in site 7 with full hookups (FHUs). The concrete pad was level, with the water hookup located at the very back of the site. Water pressure was good at around 60 psi but dropped somewhat as the campground (CG) filled up over the weekend. We had 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, with T-Mobile providing a respectable 108 Mbps download. We used our T-Mobile Home Internet, which delivered 126 Mbps, rather than Starlink. Although there were trees along the CG's perimeter, most sites appeared to have a reasonably clear view of the sky for satellite internet. Site spacing was okay, although neighboring RVs were still fairly close. Several sites were located along the lake, with a few appearing long enough to accommodate larger rigs. We suggest calling the office for details on reserving one of those waterfront sites. One of our favorite amenities was the large fenced dog run, with plenty of room to throw a ball and let our pup burn off some energy. We also appreciated having two fire pits at our site. One was behind our rig, providing a nice spot away from the CG road, while the other was near the front, next to a small concrete patio with a picnic table. Although the CG filled up during our mid-October weekend stay, the adjacent water park had closed for the season on October 1. Without the water park crowds and activity, we found Nashville Shores to be a very enjoyable place to stay."
GuideI liked this NPS free campground on the Natchez Trace. It is convenient to the Nashville Area and accessible by other nice highways, not just the Trace. The town of Hohenwald is just a couple of miles away.
There were many camping people on a Friday night in October from strictly tenters to fancy busses and everything in between (motorcycles, truck campers, suv campers, car campers etc). Everyone was respectful of others and quiet at night.
The grounds have lots of mature trees and the pads are in pretty good condition and fairly level. There are pull-throughs and back-ins. There is a central restroom, which I did not use.
ScoutThe bathrooms have Flushing toilets. No showers. No electrical hookups. A mix of tent camping and RV's. No fees. 14-day limit. Nice place to stay and rest.
GuideWe had such a nice stay. From the moment we arrived, we felt comfortable and welcomed. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, and the whole campground had a really nice, relaxed feel to it.
Our site was spacious and easy to get into, and we really appreciated how clean and well cared for everything was. After spending the day exploring Nashville, it was nice to come back to the campground, slow down and just enjoy the evening.
The location worked out great for us too. We were close enough to enjoy everything Nashville has to offer, but when we came back to the RV, it felt like we could get away from all the activity and relax.
One of the things we enjoy about RV travel is finding places that you actually look forward to coming back to at the end of the day, and this was definitely one of those places. We made some great memories here and would absolutely stay again the next time we’re in Nashville!
TravelerWe came here for our shake out of our new trailer as it’s only about 20 min from home and we could still go to work. We will probably come back when we just want to “get out of the house” for a few days.
The place is beautiful and if you want to be in the middle of nowhere, this is it! The grounds are easily walkable with a lot of open spaces. Saw a lot of wildlife so come in slow so you don’t hit a deer.
Do NOT come in from South Mount Juliet road. The turn onto Couchville Pike is tight for cars, let alone pulling a camper. Come in off of I-840 and you will be fine.
We got decent wifi and I did a video call without lag. Full hookups (50amp)
No on site staff that we saw other than grounds crew.
ScoutVery clean. Full hookup. Large pull through sites. No fire rings. Close to highway but didn’t hear a thing
TravelerI called today (a week and a half in advance) for a reservation that I had booked recently. Our driving plans changed and I wanted to cancel and receive a refund. I was informed they have a 14 day policy. Apparently it is their policy, nothing was emailed or texted to me or verbally given. However if I don’t “ask,” it is apparently my problem. Okay touché. And well I realize this may be their policy, 14 days is ridiculous. They offered me a “camp credit and it’s good for 1 year.” 🤣😮💨 I told her we live in Arizona. And she says “okay.” Not even effort for a partial refund. Beware of the terrible customer service. This is completely unprofessional.
Camping options near Williamsport, Tennessee include several primitive and developed sites within a short drive. Located in the Highland Rim region at approximately 650 feet elevation, the area features limestone outcroppings, clear streams, and hardwood forests. Seasonal temperature variations can be significant, with summer highs regularly reaching 90°F and winter nights often dropping below freezing.
Hiking trails and historic sites: Montgomery Bell State Park offers numerous trails through hardwood forests. "Great family friendly park with lots of hiking and historical sites. There is a beautiful waterfall and an adorable old church," notes Faith S. about Montgomery Bell State Park Campground.
Kayaking and water recreation: The clear streams throughout the region provide excellent paddling opportunities. "Kayaking the piney river is a must," writes dawn C. about her stay at Piney River Resort. The river's crystal clear water makes it ideal for summer recreation.
Cave exploration: For a unique experience, visitors can tour underground formations. "Southport Saltpeter Cave is a historic cave located 12 miles south of Columbia TN. We offer cave tours, primitive camping, hiking, and exploring," explains Buddy B., referencing the dog-friendly primitive camping options available near Williamsport.
Creek access: Many campsites offer direct water access for cooling off during hot months. "We really enjoyed our spot by the creek. Children can wade in the creek all day, why parents enjoy sitting outside under all the shade trees," notes Tammy P. about Montgomery Bell State Park.
Quiet natural settings: The area's rural character provides peaceful camping experiences. "Very personable owners and staff, they greet you when you arrive and check with you and say goodbye when you leave. Like friends you never knew you had... The quietest campground we've ever stayed at," says dawn C. about Piney River Resort.
Level camping pads: David Crockett State Park Campground receives praise for its well-maintained sites. "Our first time RVing and this is where we stayed!! We really liked that the pads were concrete and level...took a lot of pressure off of the leveling process campground is clean and very quiet at night," shares Nancy B.
No showers at certain locations: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. "All roads and campsites are paved so the kids all road bikes easily! No electric at sites but there are water spigots periodically placed through the campground. Bathrooms were very clean. No showers," reports saddie R. about Meriwether Lewis Campground.
Varying cell coverage: Connectivity can be limited in this rural area. "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," shares Emerson F. about Thousand Trails Natchez Trace.
Access challenges for large rigs: Some campgrounds have difficult approach roads. "The drive in from the highway was very scary on narrow, windy roads with dropoffs on the side. We took the staff recommended route in and Co-Pilot's route out and both were scary in our Class A towing a car hauler," warns Pat&Amanda D. about their experience at Piney River Resort.
Bike-friendly campgrounds: Paved roads make certain campgrounds ideal for children on bikes. At Henry Horton State Park Campground, visitors find "plenty of places for the kiddos to ride their bikes. We loved it here and will definitely return," according to Laur H.
Swimming holes and water play: Natural water features provide entertainment for children. "The swimming hole was great! We loved watching the younger crowd jump off the cliff into the water," shares Elizabeth S. about her Piney River Resort stay, highlighting the pet-friendly amenities available.
Accessible hiking for kids: Trails of varying difficulty accommodate young hikers. "The park has tons of activities and good hiking trails," mentions Tammy P. about Montgomery Bell State Park, making it a top choice for families with dogs exploring campgrounds near Williamsport.
Site spacing considerations: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. "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. However, they are all together in the center of the RV camping loop," explains Lexi S. about Montgomery Bell State Park.
Reservations for riverside sites: Premium waterfront spots at Tanbark Campground and other facilities fill quickly. "We chose a site along the beautiful Piney River with full hook-ups, level cement pad, pavilion with lights and ceiling fan, kind neighbors and the wonderful sounds of silence," describes Tony D., highlighting the appeal of waterside camping.
Low clearance warnings: Some access roads have height restrictions. "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," warns Emerson F., providing essential information for RVers with taller vehicles exploring dog-friendly campgrounds near the Williamsport area.
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