Fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing draw campers to Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat, a privately operated property in Bridgeport, Tennessee, where forested terrain meets open ground near a creek and pond. Trails run down to at least one pond, and the Pond #3 site sits close enough to that trail that passing foot traffic is noticeable. Other sites are well separated from each other. Dogs are welcome, and the host provides firewood on-site. Access is rough, so low-clearance vehicles may have trouble. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead, especially since Sasquatch Farm sits less than a mile north and the area draws steady interest.
Description
Two years ago our multi-generational family decided to go on an adventure. We had talked about moving to the woods for years, but finally decided to turn our dreams into reality. After hiking through what felt like every property for sale over 100 acres in North Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, we finally found the perfect spot.
Why do we call our property Whippoorwill Woods? Did you know that whippoorwills don’t nest in trees? They lay their eggs on the ground in the forest. They’re birds that love camping! As soon as we heard the whippoorwills start singing this spring, we knew it was the perfect name.
We’re so excited to share our property with campers who love nature as much as we do. We specifically set up the campsites to give as much privacy as possible. We hope you’ll come visit and soak up the bird songs, the wind in the trees, and the beautiful sunsets over the mountains. We have 20 acres of savannah grassland full of native plants and wildflowers and over 80 untouched acres full of awesome rock formations and creeks with waterfalls available for you to hike. There's a stocked fish pond for catch and release fishing and a gorgeous view overlooking the Cumberland Plateau and the Sherwood Valley.
Experienced and beginner campers are welcome! We live on one side of the property, so we’re available to assist (setting up tents for the first few times is no joke!) or we’re happy to give you as much space and solitude as you need. We have three campsites available in the native savannah grassland, and one that is a "hike-in and choose your favorite spot in the woods" site. We have a porta-potty available, but if you're hiking in, you'll want to bring some WAG bags with you. If you have any questions, or if there’s anything we can do to help, don’t hesitate to ask!
We look forward to your visit!
The Jansohn and Combs Families
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Map & DirectionsWhippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat is located in Tennessee near Bridgeport
Directions
We're at the very end of Brown's Trace Road. Use the full address including the zip code to get the most accurate directions on Google Maps. Please note that the road will turn into gravel as you go through the first gate. You'll also to go through a second gate, both gates are always open. If you text us at 423-892-2047 when you turn on to Browns Trace Road, we'll meet you at the turn off to the campsites.
Coordinates
34.99011873309179 N
85.8505549523097 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 16 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 33 min from Huntsville, AL
- 2 hrs 2 min from Rome, GA
