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Camping near Nashville

Find an abundance of uncrowded state parks just beyond the Music City lights.

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Camp Nashville Highland Rim

9 sites ¡ RVs, Tents12 acres ¡ Goodlettsville, TN
Primitive camping near Nashville at a secluded hilltop nestled in a hardwood forest. Flat areas for tents, trees for hammocks, car / van camping. Drive to site. Choose favorite of multiple unique sites upon arrival. First arrive, first choice of available camping spaces. Sites are not numbered or pre-assigned. Camping guests supply camping gear. Amenities: 2 community water hydrants, community vault toilet, fire pit at each site. Firewood bundles available for additional fee. Outdoor hot water heater for shower Apr-Oct, except freezing temperatures. Kid friendly. No extra charge for children. (check to be sure not charged for children if selecting +x). Pets permitted under owner supervision, campfires allowed, Trash policy is carry in / carry out. Please do not leave trash. Camping location north of downtown Nashville on a ridge at a higher elevation overlooking Nashville. Camp away from noisy highways, convenient to I65 and multiple amenities, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops . 5 miles from three I65 exits. 14 miles from I24. 18 miles from I40. 18 miles from Nashville downtown riverfront. Uber or Lyft to Nashville available. Quiet hours after 10PM. If you're hanging out or arriving after 10PM.... keep it quiet for guests turning in by 10PM.
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Wooded Farmland

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents110 acres ¡ Nashville , TN
Young aspiring orchard vineyard biodynamic 110 acre farm woods mountain and fields. There is tons of secluded wildlife to explore , ponds and mountain trails, and groves. We have porta potty on site. Picknick tables and a fire pit and wood grill you can use . Cedar, maple, oak, poplar Gardens lavender fruit trees trails pigs, goats, cows, deer, groundhogs, ducks.
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Piccolo Farms Paradise Valley

1 site ¡ RV, Tent9 acres ¡ Nashville, TN
8 rolling acres of peace and tranquility 15 short minutes from downtown Nashville. Come stay at Piccolo Farms Animal Sanctuary’s Paradise Valley location, a working sanctuary with active pastures filled with goats, sheep, a donkey and even a few special pigs. Enjoy the stars, a camp fire, outdoor bar and entertainment space, or request an Uber/Lyft and enjoy access to all the restaurants, music, bars and entertainment Nashville has to offer…just a quick 15 min drive away … or stay put, and enjoy an evening filled with stars and sweet sounds of bleating goat or sheep as they hunker down for bed. There is a gas grill, washer/dryer, and a full sized refrigerator available for use if needed. We are located in Whites Creek Tennessee with food and live music just a mile or so up the road in Joelton if you are looking for alternatives to the hustle and bustle of downtown.
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$55
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Rewilding in East Nashville

3 sites ¡ RVs1 acre ¡ Nashville, TN
Rewild in the city, surrounded by 8 ft artistic concrete sculpture walls. Stay for an hour, or stay for 24 hours. Pitch a tent or your hammock for overnight meditation sessions (6-10 hours, self directed). Be one with the bamboo and the resident dogs: Rox a Million and Douglas Bear (who are usually naked). Rhythm Bird, the resident artist and host is usually topless and soaking up the sunshine as well. Things to Note: Clothing optional Alcohol allowed with responsibility Flushing toilet and sink available in the patio (1/2 bathroom) personal hot tub and hot shower available outdoors Fire pit & wood available for your fire medicine or campfire cooking Zero gravity lounge chairs available for sun and moon bathing Stores and Restaurants: There is a brewery and pizzeria behind the monastery (Smith and Lentz) Restaurants and food courts (Koi, Hunters Station, The Wash, Butcher and Bee, Hawkers, Joyland) Convenient stores and alcohol stores a block away, and grocery stores (turnip truck, aldi, kroger within a few minutes drive) Activities: From time to time there are community jam sessions, drum circles, full moon hot baths, ice baths that occur on property. If you’re here for the scheduled activities, you will be informed ahead of your booking and invited! Neighbors/Voyeurs: 2 properties over, there is a 3 story airbnb that can see into the sanctuary. You don’t have to change your behavior, just be aware of voyeurs. :) No-No: No drugs, smoking and vaping allowed on site ~ you can go to the alley, or your car.
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Flora and Fauna Camp

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents102 acres ¡ Tennessee, TN
Once a place where Whisky was made under prohibition, the regulators came and bashed down the stills that are still standing along the stream banks. This area was a bulwark for natives that hunted and fished along the stream banks, and there's artifacts that can still can be observed along the canyon where hikers can enjoy. Learn more about this land:Get away from the city and hike where others would love to hike yet have no access to! There's a lot to be discovered at Flora and Fauna Camp! Discover the canyon, stream, and much more!  It's blackberry season from June through the beginning of July, so if you'd like to pick blackberries that's a perfect time!
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Wooded Nashville Nook

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Whites Creek, TN
Travel through the tunnel of trees to reach our property, just 14 minutes from Downtown Nashville. This cozy creekside RV/camper spot backs right up to a wooded hillside. Enjoy a grilled meal next to the firepit under the stars, or head downtown to experience the music scene. Our home is on the other side of the creek, so we're only a stone's throw away if you need us!
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Benjamin's RV Sanctuary

1 site ¡ RV3 acres ¡ Franklin, TN
Accessible from either I40, I65 or the Natchez Trace Parkway in scenic Franklin, TN come unwind and relax after a long day on the road. Pull your RV onto a cement pad surrounded by 3 acres of lush green splendor, uncork a bottle and let your dog roam. Owners Ruth and Chef Robert live onsite and are happy to prepare culinary meals to your liking under the stars (call for menu and separate pricing). The play area and 3 Dwarf Goats are in the back of the property and make for a unique, fun time for children and adults as well! If you're rested and ready to explore, the Sanctuary is a quick drive to nearby trailheads, historic sites, distilleries and cafes. Have a road bike? The Sanctuary is directly on one of the best scenic bike routes! This 3 acre property is nestled in the quiet area of Franklin Tennessee, near Historic Leipers Fork and only 20 miles from Downtown Nashville. ***SPECIAL NEWS: We are now hosting a 3 bedroom Private Home just 3 minutes away. Have someone who wants to join you but doesn't camp? Take a look: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1066818610721650785?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=0b86db55-5ec8-43f0-b310-bb5dd654b0a6
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Priest Lake Property

10 sites ¡ Tents12 acres ¡ Rural Hill, TN
The property is located close to Longhunter State Park and Percy Priest Lake. Private wooded acres surrounded by three other farms. Close to Nashville and airport. The Volunteer Trail is great hiking. Plenty of fishing and wildlife . Come enjoy private and secluded nature that's convenient to three interstates and available year round.
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Sacred Dog Ranch

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres ¡ Fairview, TN
Our sanctuary is a special piece of history and a regenerative farm where living soil and pollinator banks combat climate change and revive the eco-system ! The cabin we live in was built in 1797 - which we have preserved and upgraded with fantastic antique decor, Rock N Roll flare and cutting edge street art. We encourage art, music and nature crafting! We take great pride in providing a magical creative space that is welcome to earthlings of all stripes! The June blooms are exceptional and the butterflies’ will delight... you will leave a little piece of your heart here on the farm❤️🐝🐶🧚‍♀️ Horse Back Riding available!
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Maple Shade Farm full hookup site

1 site ¡ RV50 acres ¡ Greenbrier, TN
Tired of campgrounds that feel more like parking lots? Come and reconnect with nature and park your RV on our private, large, shaded, full hookup, 72 ft long, 30 and 50 amp RV site with wifi on our 50 acre farm with fire ring and picnic table and screen house. We are not a campground, just a small farm in a rural neighborhood with 2 full hookup RV sites for guests.  30 minutes (17miles) North of Nashville, Tennessee. There are wild Turkeys and Deer that roam the property. We also have some free range Guineas and Peacocks which is why we ask that all dogs, while welcome, remained leashed at all times. Great place to get away and enjoy nature, take a walk on our trails through the woods, take a hike down to our creek, listen to the birds and watch the sunset over the pasture while cooking s’mores on the fire, yet not that far from Nashville!  Perfect for enjoying nature and/or visiting Nashville. Traveling with horses? They are welcome to use our fenced pasture. This site is for self contained RVs only, there are no restroom facilities. Check in is between 2 pm and sundown. No check ins after dark without prior approval. Limit of 2 vehicles and 2 pets. When you request to book just let us know how many people will be camping, how many pets you will be bringing with you and what you are camping in, travel trailer or motor home, and what length in feet it is. Thank you! Since this is a natural area of fields and woods, along with farm animals and wildlife you may encounter insects. We recommend bringing insect repellent for mosquitoes and ticks and making sure that your pets have protection also.
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Hidden Timbers Homestead

1 site ¡ RV7 acres ¡ Coopertown, TN
Hidden Timbers Homestead is a 7 acre campground retreat just 25 minutes outside the city of Nashville. With its open space and tall trees, it’s a private getaway still close to the action. The easy access and gravel roads give way to covered camping spots and quiet slips. The property also serves as a working homestead in its early years of development. On any given day you may be accompanied on your walks by our farm dogs or a chicken or two. Here you’ll find peace. It’s our goal that you leave revived and refreshed after hiding away for a few days on the homestead.
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Survival Camp

1 site ¡ Tent21 acres ¡ Nashville, TN
Family property since 1917 just north of Nashville TN.  Learn more about this land:Just minuets from downtown Nashville, Survival Camp is the idea bug out training opportunity. You can go from high rise buildings then populated neighborhoods to dense forest within 10 minutes! Park, check in, find your spot and enjoy!
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Camping near Nashville guide

Overview

Downtown Nashville has long been regarded as the land of bachelorette parties and the Grand Ole Opry. But look a little closer and you’ll see the plethora of camping destinations located just a stone’s throw away from the city center, including state parks with wildlife viewing, vast reservoirs, and wooded trails. The lush greenery around Nashville also provides camping enthusiasts with the chance to get away from crowds and experience the joy of central Tennessee’s wilderness.

Where to go

Edgar Evins State Park

This Tennessee park has everything you need in a camping destination, from lush wooded trails to a beautiful reservoir. Center Hill Lake has options for boating and fishing, and the scenic water can be enjoyed from the hikes that wrap around it. You can reserve one of the 60 campsites, which are elevated on wooden platforms. This park is about an hour and fifteen minutes from Nashville, and it’s also a great place to view wildlife, including bald eagles, hawks, and other local species.

Three Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Named after its stunning cedar forest, Three Cedars of Lebanon is a wooded park under an hour’s drive from downtown. Here, hikers will find unique features to explore, including rock gardens, sinkholes, creeks, butterfly gardens, rare plants, and more. RV and tent campers here have access to grills, bathhouses with flush toilets, electrical hookups, and even heated showers. This is also a dog-friendly park, though dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Bledsoe Creek State Park

With over six miles of hiking trails, 57 primitive campsites, and a wide creek to enjoy, this recreation area is about a forty-five minute drive from Nashville in the nearby town of Gallatin. Take note that swimming isn’t allowed here, but know that you can rent paddle boards or kayaks directly from the park. Another option is to simply sit back and enjoy the birds that migrate through the area. There are three ADA compliant campsites and a wheelchair-accessible path.

When to go

Summer is a great time to visit Nashville, as you’ll get the warm weather and can take advantage of all the best swimming and boating activities. However, fall is also a great time to enjoy the changing leaves, and spring can be a nice time to enjoy blooming flowers and smaller crowds. The winter can be a nice time to visit if you’re planning on staying in an RV with hookups, or in a cabin where you can enjoy creature comforts, as it can snow in Nashville (though you won’t see heavy pileup).

Know before you go

  • Unlike other US state parks, Tennessee doesn’t charge an entrance fee for its state parks.
  • State park camping usually requires reservations and may cost a fee.

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