Savage Gulf South sits at the edge of the South Cumberland plateau, accessed by a half-mile walk from the parking lot into Savage Gulf State Park. Five sites are spread with considerable space between them, and the area includes an overlook and a short rock-scrambling route to a waterfall roughly a third of a mile in. Drinking water, toilets, and cell service are available on-site, and pets are welcome with reservations. Campers who want a drive-in option can look at Stone Door Campground as an alternative within the same park system.
Description
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 backcountry campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve their campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Reservations are required. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience.
All campsites are limited to six people. 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 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.
Fee Info
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSavage Gulf South is located in Tennessee near Gruetli-Laager
Directions
2689 55th Ave., Gruetli-Laager, TN 37339 OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR CAMPING ONLY On TN Hwy 108 in Gruetli-Laager, watch for the small brown "Collins West" sign at 55th Avenue. Turn left and follow 55th to the end (2.7 miles); the parking area and trailhead are directly in front of you
Coordinates
35.40924189260871 N
85.59548456590366 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 26 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 32 min from Dalton, GA
- 1 hr 51 min from Huntsville, AL
