Kayakers, anglers, and cyclists will find plenty to work with at Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground, where a central lake gives access to canoe, kayak, paddle board, and paddle boat rentals, and fishing is permitted along the shoreline. The park's eight-mile backpacking trail connects to an Overnight Trail Hike-in Site — Cumberland Mountain State Park for those wanting a multi-night experience, while mountain biking trails draw riders looking for something more technical. An on-site aviary, a CCC museum, tennis courts, basketball, and an outdoor movie screen round out the day-use options without requiring campers to leave the park.
The 145 sites spread across five loops, and the layout matters. Loop 1 has full hookups but tighter spacing. Loop 4, particularly sites 102 through 109, gets heavy shade from a dense evergreen canopy. Loops 2, 3, and 5 run mostly hardwood, which means good shade in summer and more sun exposure in winter. Tent campers should know that most sites place the tent pad close to the fire ring or on gravel or concrete, and several loops prohibit pitching on the grass within the site. "Beautiful location with wonderful mature trees," notes N I., which holds across the wooded sections of the park.
Bathhouse conditions have drawn mixed feedback. One recent reviewer flagged dated facilities, spider webs, and inconsistent cleaning during their stay, while others report clean showers with hot water. The park's WiFi is available but has been noted to drop connection and require repeated sign-ins. Cell coverage gets limited mentions in reviews. The campground sits close to Crossville, which makes resupply runs easy, and campers exploring camping near Crossville will find the area well-positioned along I-40.
Stephanie J. notes the park is "much less crowded" than Fall Creek Falls to the south, though summer weekends do fill up. Reservations are recommended. Some loops close in winter, so calling ahead in the off-season is worth doing. The park runs year-round and accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups in loop 1. RV campers with full-hookup needs will find this setup works well here; tent campers who prioritize soft ground and privacy may want to weigh the site conditions before booking.
Description
Camping at Cumberland Mountain State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. The park began as part of the greater Cumberland Homesteads Project, a New Deal-era initiative by the Resettlement Administration that helped relocate poverty-stricken families on the Cumberland Plateau to small farms centered on what is now the Cumberland Homestead community.
This 1,720-acre park was acquired in 1938 to provide a recreational area for some 250 families selected to homestead on the Cumberland Plateau.
Select your camping dates to:
View available sites for any date range See next available dates for individual sites Learn about the features of specific campsites Complete your reservation and receive confirmation. Learn more general information about the Cumberland Mountain campground.
Map & Directions
Park Contact Info: 24 Office Drive Crossville, TN 38555
Other Reservation Options:
Here you'll also find: Cabin Rentals | Picnic Shelters | Events & Programs | Golf
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCumberland Mountain State Park Campground is located in Tennessee near Crossville
Directions
From I-40 (east from Nashville or west from Knoxville):Exit 317, travel south on US Hwy 127 for 9 mi and park entrance is on the right.
Address
24 Office Dr.
Crossville, TN 38555
Coordinates
35.89957 N
84.9990607 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 13 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 16 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 42 min from Morristown, TN


















































