Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat is located near the rolling hills and dense forests of Tennessee. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer, providing varied camping experiences throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the scenic trails of South Cumberland State Park and the natural beauty of the Fiery Gizzard Trail.

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

Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat

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Kristine was very communicative and hospitable. She provided plenty of water complimentary along with a s’mores gift bag. There was even a very clean local porta potty. We stayed at the Pond #3 campsite. There is a trail that goes down to the pond so if privacy is an issue then I wouldn’t recommend that site specifically but the other campsites are pretty spread out and well hidden from one another. The property has much to offer for campers of all types with views for days. Very pet friendly. Overall, we highly recommend and would love to visit again. 

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