Inside the book
Every Tennessee campground and river camp in this guide
The Camper's Guide covers 57 places to sleep on a Tennessee trip, from state parks to river camps. Each entry below is taken from the book: what kind of camp it is, the sites, the reservation details, pets and fire rules, and whether you can paddle from it. Fees and rules were checked Sept 2026 and change, so confirm with the operator before you go.
Know before you go
Fees changeEvery fee in this book carries its check date, September 2026. Tennessee State Parks, the Forest Service and the Army Corps set their own rates and change them, so where a page did not publish a fee, the entry says so and points you to the agency.
Reserve earlySmall places fill first. Backcountry, paddle-in and river camps often need a permit or a reservation. The Reserve line in each entry says what the agency published.
Leave No TracePack out everything you pack in, food scraps too. Camp on sand, rock or an established site, well above the waterline. Use the toilet provided, or dig a cathole well away from water and camp. Leave what you find, and let the wildlife be.
Fire bansFire rules change with the weather. Fires only in provided rings where allowed; check the managing agency's alerts page before every trip. Carry a stove on every trip so a burn ban never costs you supper.
Check the agency pageStorms, low water, construction, hunts and wildfire close campgrounds without warning. Check the agency page the week you go.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Mountain water. Great Smoky Mountains campgrounds from Elkmont and Cades Cove to Cataloochee, backcountry campsites, and Cherokee National Forest camps.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Abrams Creek Campground
A Park Service frontcountry campground in the Smokies. It has restrooms, cold running water, flush toilets, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. Book ahead on Recreation.gov.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain has 43 sites, 19 of them tent-only, with flush toilets and seasonal drinking water. There are no hookups and no showers. It is a seasonal camp, so check the dates before you go.
- Sites
- 43 sites; 19 tent-only; no electric hookups.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Flush toilets; Seasonal potable water
- Not available
- No hookups; No showers
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Big Creek Campground
A Park Service frontcountry campground in the Smokies, with flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. It is a seasonal camp, so check the dates before you drive up.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Cades Cove Campground
The Park Service lists Cades Cove as a developed campground that stays open all year. You get flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. Reservations are required.
- Season
- Open year-round. Check NPS current conditions before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
Paddling nearby
Cardens Bluff Campground
Recreation.gov and Cherokee National Forest material list Cardens Bluff as a campground, with Watauga Lake access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check Recreation.gov first.
Paddling: Watauga Lake access is listed by the forest; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check the Recreation.gov page and forest alerts.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Cataloochee Campground
A Park Service frontcountry campground with flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. It is seasonal, so check the dates, and book on Recreation.gov.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Chadwell Gap Campsite
The Park Service lists Chadwell Gap as a designated backcountry campsite for overnight stays. It holds 12 campers, needs a free backcountry permit, and has bear cables and a fire ring. To reserve, call (606) 248-2817.
- Sites
- One designated backcountry campsite.
- Season
- Check the official park page for the current season and closures.
- Fees
- Free. A backcountry permit is required.
- Reserve
- Call (606) 248-2817 for the backcountry permit.
- Fire
- Fire ring at the site.
- On site
- Bear cables; Fire ring
Paddling nearby
Chilhowee Campground
Cherokee National Forest material lists Chilhowee as an overnight campground. Lake access is listed for the area. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check Recreation.gov first.
Paddling: Lake access is listed for the Chilhowee area; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check the Recreation.gov page and forest alerts.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Cosby Campground
A Park Service frontcountry campground in the Smokies, with flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. It is seasonal, and reservations are required.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Deep Creek Campground
A Park Service frontcountry campground with flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. It runs seasonally, so check the open dates and reserve ahead.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Elkmont Campground
A Park Service frontcountry campground in the Smokies. Expect flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. Seasonal, and you need a reservation.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
On the Hiwassee River
Gee Creek Campground
Cherokee National Forest material lists Gee Creek as an overnight campground. Hiwassee River access is listed for the forest. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check Recreation.gov first.
Paddling: Hiwassee River access is listed for the forest; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check the Recreation.gov page and forest alerts.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Gibson Gap Campsite
The Park Service lists Gibson Gap as a designated backcountry campsite for overnight stays. It holds 12 campers, needs a free backcountry permit, and has bear cables and a fire ring. To reserve, call (606) 248-2817.
- Sites
- One designated backcountry campsite.
- Season
- Check the official park page for the current season and closures.
- Fees
- Free. A backcountry permit is required.
- Reserve
- Call (606) 248-2817 for the backcountry permit.
- Fire
- Fire ring at the site.
- On site
- Bear cables; Fire ring
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Hensley Camp Campsite
The Park Service lists Hensley Camp as a designated backcountry campsite for overnight stays. It holds 20 campers, needs a free backcountry permit, and has bear cables and a fire ring. To reserve, call (606) 248-2817.
- Sites
- One designated backcountry campsite.
- Season
- Check the official park page for the current season and closures.
- Fees
- Free. A backcountry permit is required.
- Reserve
- Call (606) 248-2817 for the backcountry permit.
- Fire
- Fire ring at the site.
- On site
- Bear cables; Fire ring
On the Tellico River
Indian Boundary Campground
Cherokee National Forest material lists Indian Boundary as an overnight campground. Tellico River basin access is listed for the forest. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check Recreation.gov first.
Paddling: Tellico River basin access is listed for the forest; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check the Recreation.gov page and forest alerts.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Look Rock Campground
Look Rock has 68 sites, with flush toilets, seasonal drinking water and a seasonal dump station. There are no showers. Standard sites are $30 a night and electric sites are $36.
- Sites
- 68 sites in all; 10 with electric hookups; 4 RV-only; 5 tent-only.
- Season
- Seasonal. Check the current opening and closing dates before you go.
- Fees
- $30 a night for standard sites, $36 for electric sites, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Flush toilets; Seasonal potable water; Seasonal dump station
- Not available
- No showers
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Martins Fork Campsite
The Park Service lists Martins Fork as a designated backcountry campsite for overnight stays. It holds 25 campers, needs a free backcountry permit, and has bear cables and a fire ring. To reserve, call (606) 248-2817.
- Sites
- One designated backcountry campsite.
- Season
- Check the official park page for the current season and closures.
- Fees
- Free. A backcountry permit is required.
- Reserve
- Call (606) 248-2817 for the backcountry permit.
- Fire
- Fire ring at the site.
- On site
- Bear cables; Fire ring
Paddling nearby
Parksville Lake Campground
Cherokee National Forest material lists Parksville Lake as an overnight campground. Lake access is listed. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check Recreation.gov first.
Paddling: Parksville Lake access is listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check the Recreation.gov page and forest alerts.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Smokemont Campground
The Park Service lists Smokemont as a developed campground that stays open all year. It has flush toilets, cold running water, and a fire grate and picnic table at each site. Reservations are required.
- Season
- Open year-round. Check NPS current conditions before you go.
- Fees
- $30 per night, from the National Park Service fee table.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Advance reservation required.
- Pets
- Leashed pets only, six-foot leash at most. Campground rules apply.
- Fire
- Fire grate at each site; follow NPS firewood rules. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- On site
- Restrooms; Cold running water; Flush toilets; Fire grate at each site; Picnic table
On the Ocoee River
Thunder Rock Campground
The Recreation.gov map puts Thunder Rock Campground on the Ocoee River, with river access shown. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the facility page before you book.
Paddling: Ocoee River access is shown on the official facility map.
- Season
- Check the Recreation.gov page and forest alerts.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov.
On the Watauga River
Watauga Dam Campground
TVA lists Watauga Campground among its dam-reservoir campgrounds, with campsites available March 15 through November 15 and lake and river access. Reserve online through TVA. No fee amount or site count is published, so check with TVA before you go.
Paddling: TVA lists Watauga Lake and river access; the exact launch is not listed.
- Season
- Campsites open March 15 through November 15.
- Reserve
- Online through TVA.
East Tennessee and the Smokies
White Rocks Campsite
The Park Service lists White Rocks as a designated backcountry campsite for overnight stays. It holds 12 campers, needs a free backcountry permit, and has bear cables and a fire ring. To reserve, call (606) 248-2817.
- Sites
- One designated backcountry campsite.
- Season
- Check the official park page for the current season and closures.
- Fees
- Free. A backcountry permit is required.
- Reserve
- Call (606) 248-2817 for the backcountry permit.
- Fire
- Fire ring at the site.
- On site
- Bear cables; Fire ring
East Tennessee and the Smokies
Wilderness Road Campground
The Park Service lists Wilderness Road as a developed campground with 120 sites and reservations. Fees and amenities were not listed, so check the park before you go.
- Sites
- 120 sites.
- Season
- Check the official park page for the current season and closures.
- Reserve
- Reservations offered.
The Cumberland Plateau
Gorges and canyon rivers. Big South Fork and the Obed backcountry river camps, Bandy Creek, and the plateau's state parks including Fall Creek Falls.
On the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
Alum Ford Campground
Recreation.gov lists Alum Ford as one of five camping options in the Big South Fork. The gateway shows $15 a night. Site counts and amenities are on the campground's own Recreation.gov page.
Paddling: Big South Fork paddling is listed by the Park Service; the campground's own launch is not listed.
- Season
- Check NPS alerts for current conditions.
- Fees
- $15 per night, as shown on the Recreation.gov gateway.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Campground reservations typically open several months ahead.
On the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
Bandy Creek Campground
Recreation.gov lists Bandy Creek as one of five camping options in the Big South Fork. The price range runs wide, from $20 to $140 a night, so check which kind of site you are booking.
Paddling: Big South Fork paddling is listed by the Park Service; the campground's own launch is not listed.
- Season
- Check NPS alerts for current conditions.
- Fees
- $20 to $140 per night, as shown on the Recreation.gov gateway.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Campground reservations typically open several months ahead.
On the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
Big South Fork backcountry river camps
This is a stretch of backcountry river corridor, not a campground with numbered sites. The Park Service publishes the camping and whitewater rules, so read the permit requirements first.
Paddling: The Park Service publishes Big South Fork whitewater paddling.
- Sites
- Backcountry corridor camping, not a named fixed campground.
- Season
- Check NPS alerts.
- Reserve
- Check NPS backcountry camping and permit rules before you go.
On the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
Blue Heron Campground
Recreation.gov lists Blue Heron as one of five camping options in the Big South Fork. The gateway shows $30 to $35 a night. Book early, since reservations open months ahead.
Paddling: Big South Fork paddling is listed by the Park Service; the campground's own launch is not listed.
- Season
- Check NPS alerts for current conditions.
- Fees
- $30 to $35 per night, as shown on the Recreation.gov gateway.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Campground reservations typically open several months ahead.
Paddling nearby
Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Cumberland Mountain State Park. The park lists lake access for boats. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: The park's lake access is listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
Paddling nearby
Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The park lists lake and creek access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: The park's lake and creek access are listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
On the Obed Wild and Scenic River
Obed backcountry river camps
Backcountry camping is allowed in designated areas of the Obed, and the Park Service asks for a free permit. This is a river corridor, not a named campground. Check river conditions before you plan a trip.
Paddling: The Park Service publishes whitewater paddling and river access for the Obed.
- Sites
- Backcountry camping in designated areas of the Obed; no fixed campsite list.
- Season
- Check NPS alerts and river conditions.
- Fees
- Free permit. No camping fee is listed.
- Reserve
- Free NPS backcountry permit required. Check the current NPS process.
The Cumberland Plateau
Obey River Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Obey River as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $22 to $46 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $22 to $46 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Paddling nearby
Pickett State Rustic Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Pickett State Rustic Park. The park lists lake access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: The park's lake access is listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
The Cumberland Plateau
Rock Creek Campground
The Park Service lists Rock Creek as an 11-site, tent-only campground that is open year-round. It costs $15 per night and you reserve on Recreation.gov. It has grills and primitive toilets, and no running water.
- Sites
- 11 tent-only sites.
- Season
- Open year-round.
- Fees
- $15 per night.
- Reserve
- Reservations through Recreation.gov.
- On site
- Grills; Primitive toilets
- Not available
- Running water
On the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
Station Camp Campground
Recreation.gov lists Station Camp as one of five camping options in the Big South Fork. The gateway shows $30 to $35 a night. Book early, since reservations open months ahead.
Paddling: Big South Fork paddling is listed by the Park Service; the campground's own launch is not listed.
- Season
- Check NPS alerts for current conditions.
- Fees
- $30 to $35 per night, as shown on the Recreation.gov gateway.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov. Campground reservations typically open several months ahead.
Middle Tennessee
Lakes, rivers and state parks. Army Corps campgrounds on the Cumberland lakes, Henry Horton, Cedars of Lebanon and Old Stone Fort, and the parks toward the Tennessee and Mississippi.
Middle Tennessee
Anderson Road Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Anderson Road as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $32 to $36 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $32 to $36 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Bumpus Mills Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Bumpus Mills as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $28 to $30 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $28 to $30 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Cages Bend Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Cages Bend as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $30 to $35 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $30 to $35 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Cedar Creek Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Cedar Creek as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $30 to $35 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $30 to $35 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Reservations go through the state park system. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
Middle Tennessee
Dale Hollow Dam Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Dale Hollow Dam as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $32 to $46 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $32 to $46 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Defeated Creek Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Defeated Creek as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $30 to $36 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $30 to $36 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Floating Mill Park Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Floating Mill Park as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $24 to $32 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $24 to $32 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Fort Pillow State Park Campground
The park's own page lists RV, primitive and backcountry camping at Fort Pillow State Park. Fees, reservation details and amenities were not listed, so call or check the park before you go.
- Sites
- RV, primitive and backcountry camping.
- Season
- Check the park page for the current season and closures.
Middle Tennessee
Harpeth River Bridge Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Harpeth River Bridge as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $22 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $22 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
On the Duck River
Henry Horton State Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Henry Horton State Park. The park area has Duck River access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: Duck River access is listed for the park area; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
Middle Tennessee
Lillydale Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Lillydale as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $18 to $32 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $18 to $32 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Lock A Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Lock A as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $24 to $28 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $24 to $28 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Long Branch Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Long Branch as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $30 to $32 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $30 to $32 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
On the Tennessee River
Mousetail Landing State Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Mousetail Landing State Park. The park lists Tennessee River access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: Tennessee River access is listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
On the Duck River
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. The park lists Duck River access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: Duck River and park water access are listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
Paddling nearby
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Tennessee State Parks lists overnight camping at Paris Landing State Park. The park lists Kentucky Lake access. Fees, site counts and amenities are not in what we pulled, so check the park before you go.
Paddling: Kentucky Lake access is listed; the exact launch is not.
- Season
- Check park alerts.
- Reserve
- Tennessee State Parks reservation system.
Middle Tennessee
Poole Knobs Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Poole Knobs as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $24 to $36 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $24 to $36 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Ragland Bottom Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Ragland Bottom as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $16 to $32 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $16 to $32 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Salt Lick Creek Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Salt Lick Creek as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $16 to $28 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $16 to $28 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Seven Points Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Seven Points as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $32 to $36 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $32 to $36 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
Middle Tennessee
Willow Grove Campground
The Corps of Engineers schedule lists Willow Grove as an overnight campground and links it to Recreation.gov. The schedule has operating dates, so check the current season. The posted fee is $22 to $46 per night. Site counts and amenities are not published in the schedule.
- Season
- Dates are in the official 2025 schedule. Check the current season before you go.
- Fees
- $22 to $46 per night, from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
- Reserve
- Recreation.gov, linked from the Corps of Engineers schedule.
