Established Camping
Smith Springs
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
J Percy Priest Lake
Overview
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
Natural Features:
J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of…
Location
Smith Springs is located in Tennessee
Directions
From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, then left on Smith Springs Road. The recreation area is on the left after about 2 miles.
Coordinates
36.08888872 N
86.58888882 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
beautiful place
very calm relaxing park

Kind of Boring, but that Might be What You Want
If boring and peaceful is what you want, this is the place.
I made a tour of campgrounds and lake recreation spots near Nashville TN during an extended trip where I had to be there to keynote some conferences. This spot was among my favorites.
Camping- The camping is normal. Nothing special, but…
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Location
Smith Springs is located in Tennessee
Directions
From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, then left on Smith Springs Road. The recreation area is on the left after about 2 miles.
Coordinates
36.08888872 N
86.58888882 W