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Greeter Falls Campground

60 sites ¡ RVs, Tents24 acres ¡ Altamont, TN
Greeter Falls Campground is open for business! We want to welcome all you happy campers to our timberland escape. Greeter Falls Campground is located less than a half mile from the Greeter Falls Trailhead, adjacent to the 16,000 acre Savage Gulf State Park offering over 50 miles of well-marked trails for every skill level. The .08 mile Greeter Falls Trail loop connects you to three awe inspiring waterfalls as well as the nearby Blue Hole swimming area. We offer many recreational options to help you enjoy the area including Primitive Tent spots, furnished Yurts (Bell Tents) and RV/Travel Trailer sites (each with electrical and water hook-ups). Unlike many RV camps where sites are over-packed into a cramped trailer park setting, all our sites are ensconced within sparsely inhabited raw timberland; with less than 3 sites per acre versus an average of 10-15 nationally. Currently we offer over 50 campsites: 25 RV Sites: - 12 Premium RV and Travel Trailer Sites - FHU with Septic and/or "Pull Thru". - 11 Regular RV Sites with standard electric/water hook ups - 2 Premium RV Sites with Small Private Dog Parks 8 Furnished Yurts (Glamping) Sites– on Wooden Platforms with Porches: - 4 11' x 11' Square Military Style Command Tents - 4 16' x 16' Square Military Style Squad Tents 17 Primitive Tent Sites: - 5 Primitive Tent Spots – Solo/Duo - 5 Primitive Tent Spots – Group/Family - 4 Primitive Tent Spots - Deluxe Group/Family with Water/Power - 3 Deluxe Group/Family Tent Spots on Main Campus with wooden platforms Come to Greeter Falls Campground to Retreat, Relax, Be Refreshed & Get Renewed Here is some useful information: • If you have any questions or need additional information, please Call: Our Camp Hostess at 1-800-MTN-CAMP (800-686-2267) Or by Email: Camp@GreeterFalls.com • Greeter Falls Campground Website: Greeter: https://greeterfalls.com • Greeter Falls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greeterfalls/?hl=en • Directions Via Google/Apple Maps: Greeter Falls Campground. 180 Greeter Falls Road North, Altamont TN 37301 Thanks. We Look forward to seeing you soon!
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Broken Banjo

66 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Manchester, TN
The Broken Banjo RV park Come by way of Nashville or from Chattanooga – we’re halfway between, in the middle of the Secret Smokies, our name for a sequestered wonderland of waterfalls and caves, fantastic formations and bountiful wildlife. Enjoy swimming, splashing, fishing and lawn games, and campfires made for campfire songs. As many ways to stay as there are to play! From cabins to tepees and safari tents, plus campsites for your RV, trailer, or tent – if it’s camping and you want to try it, it’s here. The accommodations are ample, and we’re very strategic in locating the conveniences, close and easy to get to, whether you’re driving your home, pulling it or pitching it. All RV sites are pull-throughs with water, electric and sewer and 20/30/50-amp electric service options. Lodging options include: camping cabins, deluxe cabins, treehouse, teepee, glamping, covered wagon, patios. Individual tent sites: pond side, creek side and wooded, include pond side grass and sand pads, service options.
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Cumberland Mountain Vista

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents8 acres ¡ Altamont, TN
The best part about this site are the views! Relax on the side of the Cumberland Plateau while overlooking Burroughs Cove and the Elk River. There is an electrical box at each end of the graveled parking area (Sites 1 & 2) with 20 and 30 amp plugs. A water container with non-potable water is on site for your use. There is also an outhouse, picnic table, and a fire ring. We are located just minutes away from the The Caverns, South Cumberland State Park, Bigfoot Adventures, and many other attractions. The graveled camping area is fairly close to Hwy 50 so please expect to hear some road noise. Need firewood? Please let us know at least 48 hours prior to arrival and we can coordinate to have it delivered to your campsite before you arrive, enough wood for the night (and then some) $35.
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The Falls at Sewanee Creek

11 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents45 acres ¡ Tracy City, TN
45 private acres on our homestead for you to roam. Seven eclectic sites to choose from ranging from primitive camping to a lovely log cabin. All except the log cabin lovingly built by the owner, loaded with creative touches. Featuring: * Two gorgeous waterfalls. Each of our stay-sites are located within about 100-150 yards of Fifty-foot tall Miller’s Falls. * A large cave at the end of a short, but rugged hike. * A fairy Village filled with Hollow Oak Tree Fairy homes. The trees glow after dark. Magical. * Three acres for group camping centered on a well-equipped, covered outdoor kitchen. * Peaceful Meditation Retreats at the Outdoor Kitchen under brain-wave enhancing satellite dishes. * Certified Hypnotherapy Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring. We came to this magical place to found a self-reliant, homesteading eco-community when I retired from corporate life in 2006. It's called the Village on Sewanee Creek, named for the creek 800 feet below the bluff where we are located. I traveled the world as a senior executive for Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin' Donuts, Papa Johns, Blockbuster, 7-Eleven and other retail franchises, making the world safe for Pizza, Ice Cream, Pancakes Video Rentals and American convenience. And I was ready for something more fufilling. I scouted for a place of exquisite natural beauty and I found it here. I bought way too much land just before the real estate bust and learned how to turn a nice fortune into a very small one. I faced challenges and had lots of fun. Now I want to share our experience. It's the Village 2.0 for guests. Or not. Life in the city is OK as long as you can get away frequently. I'm convinced if you love nature and the outdoors, this is the best place to celebrate it.
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Beech Hollow Hideout

2 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents100 acres ¡ Dowelltown, TN
Peaceful healing property. We do organic gardening and have animals that you can visit with as well. I have a sculpture studio and art gallery that you can come check out. We've been living off the grid for over 30 years. Come visit us and learn about our way of life! Enjoy complete privacy in a cozy forest retreat hut in a beautiful hollow in Middle Tennessee. Accommodates 2. Pretty steep 200 yd uphill hike to hut. Perfect for relationship getaway, spiritual retreat, or writing - planning intensive. Nationally-known spelunking (Indian Grave Point Cave) within 1/2 mile. 3 miles from Center Hill Lake. Hiking trails. Experience our alternative lifestyle with owner built solar log home, organic gardens and sculpture studio. Guests must arrive before dark to ensure finding correct address (GPS errs a last moment) and to facilitate hike up to hut. Potable water, trash disposal, and a toilet are available on site. Pets are permitted, as well as campfires (outside of burn bans). Guests love staying here: "Wow! This place is amazing, beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, and super cozy on cold nights. I can not recommend this place enough. William is a gracious host. He made sure I had enough wood for the wood stove and spring water to drink. If you are anywhere close and want a totally unique experience check this place out."
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St. Isidore Farm

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Hillsboro, TN
Learn more about this land: Camping area is the corner of a field under some oak trees near the lambing barn. Camping area is adjacent to peach and apple orchard. Terrain is a gentle grade knoll. Peaceful relaxing atmosphere.  Shepherd is on site daily for guided tours to experience farming life.
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Sunset Ridge

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents45 acres ¡ Normandy, TN
Our property is a completely private outdoor paradise full of outdoor activities of your choosing. With three private wooded rolling hills with steep valleys, it makes for the perfect place for all of your outdoor desires. Plus access to TVA property and Normandy lake, our property goes beyond our boundaries and offers a great piece of the great Tennessee outdoors for anyone visiting. Plus a sunset that never disappoints as you stare over the lake from your campsite. Water and electric 30 amp hookup available with a deck, Table and chairs. Hammock beams on the deck as well.
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Devil Dog Campgrounds

6 sites ¡ RVs1 acre ¡ Manchester, TN
Welcome to our spacious and convenient campground where we have approximately 1 acre for our guest to spread out and relax. Here is what we offer: • Location: The campground is in Manchester, Tennessee only 2 miles from exit 105 on I-24. • Food: There is a market that serves very good hot food and cold sandwiches that is less than a 5-minute walk away. Door Dash delivers to the campground. • Shopping: Dollar General is less than 2 miles away. Wal-Mart is 8 miles away. • Recreation: Normandy Lake is less than 10 minutes away. Normandy has a swimming area and a boat dock. There is no extra fee for parking your boat at our campground. Bonnaroo is a well-known music festival held every July. It is less than 8 miles away. The Manchester Rec Center is 3 miles up the road. They offer a gym, walking trail, and a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool. • Dog friendly: Bring your fur babies; however, please do not let them roam and keep them on your site if other campers are present. It is possible to arrange for us to board your dog(s) if needed, just ask for the details. • A fire pit (bundle of wood is $5 each). • The land is mostly level but will likely require leveling blocks for your camper. We do not offer: • Water • Electricity • Bathrooms • Sewer dump
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Rock Creek Wooded Campground

4 sites ¡ Tents2 acres ¡ Tullahoma, TN
Faye's place is located on Rock Creek Road, ten minutes from the amenities of Tullahoma, Tn. The area is agricultural, but maintains a majority of natural beauty. Our property is 90 acres, consisting of fields, hardwood forests, and Rock Creek. The campsite is next to small waterfalls that flow past soft grassy banks, under the shade of oak trees. The creek is wide and shallow and the waterfalls create a tranquil ambiance. We have chickens (no roosters), cats (only 3), and an abundance of natural wildlife. Feel at home at our home, where rural hospitality is our standard. Learn more about this land: The Rock Creek campground is located in a secluded wooden area by a flowing creek. The creek area is great for wading, exploring nature, and relaxing. The creek also includes small waterfalls.
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Running Water Creek

23 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres ¡ Guild, TN
Running Water Creek is a unique, fully off grid campground just 20 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. We have 80+ campsites spread out over 120 acres. Most of the roads are accessible in any small car, but some roads require 4x4 (they're marked with a sign). We have a bath house with toilets, showers, and sinks and even offer hot water! Our well and cabins are all solar powered as we are not on the electric grid. Some info about the property: -we DO NOT have water or power hookups -we have gravel roads with a 5 MPH speed limit on the property (if you drive too fast the roads will seem rough) -we are right next to a highway and train tracks so there will be some noise (some days are better than others and we have no way of predicting how many trains will/will not go by) -none of our campsites have picnic tables (please plan accordingly) -most campsites have fire rings built, but if you choose a site without one you need to build your own
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The Farm on Douglas Ridge

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ Christiana, TN
The herb, nut, fruit, and vegetable farm was started after carving out a spot to plant and live. The otherwise unspoiled land has a rich history dating back past the Civil War to the Revolutionary War and we are learning more and more about every day. Enjoy the hiking, camping, and wildlife watching opportunities directly across the street from the highest spot in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our goal is to help educate members of the community about the benefits of natural and historical foods and medicines. We have a vision to raise awareness about herbs and other plants that are beneficial both for medicinal and culinary purposes. Learn more about this land: Are you looking for privacy, peace, and quiet in a remote camping site that isn’t far from civilization? We are less than 15 minutes from I-24 Exit 97, between Manchester and Murfreesboro, just south of Nashville in Beechgrove/Christiana, TN. Only a short drive to Hop Springs and Bonaroo. From the top of the ridge, sloping paths call the experienced hikers while the views call those who just want to enjoy “being.” Hike the relatively undeveloped paths or stroll along the defined walkways. Either way, enjoy the peace and quiet as you prepare to see more stars at night than allowed in some states. Enjoy your next peaceful and quiet getaway at 1300 feet above see level! The 30-acre Farm on Douglas Ridge is next to the highest spot in Rutherford County, Tennessee (higher than all of Nashville and most of Davidson County), and is home to the best unobstructed and unpolluted peaceful view of the moon and stars in the area!  We are under an hour drive from the center of Nashville, under an hour and a half drive from the center of Chattanooga, and under two hours drive from the center of Huntsville. Your getaway to this secluded off-grid campsite with your tent, our tent, your vehicle, a small (under 20 ft camper, pop-up, or hammock) will leave you refreshed and relaxed, fresh from a nature detox. Each campsite has a rock fire pit - you provide everything else (or add them to your list of extras, see below). The Farm provides a peaceful and private camping experience conveniently located between Nashville, Huntsville, and Chattanooga. The host family lives on the property, with about eight acres of open pasture/farmland and twenty-four forested acres for hiking and forest bathing (relaxing in natural surroundings that remind you nothing of the city). All photos were taken on or above the farm. Drinking water, personal toilet alternatives with liner, a camp shower (5 gal), privacy tent for the toilet or the shower, towels with soap/shampoo bars, a food storage security system, kitchen and cooking equipment, and Firewood (7-8 Logs) are available at $5 each, 2 for $9, or 3 for $12. Need a tent? We have a couple of choices starting at $10. Want comfort? Try our 4-inch thick queen-size mattress for $7.50. Let us know of your needs in advance, please, so we can prepare properly for your visit. See the extras to pre-order these items. We will settle the account numbers before you leave. All payments should be made in advance, before unloading, unless coordinated with the host. If you know you are exhibiting or develop symptoms of any illness, regardless of any test results, please give us the courtesy of awareness so we can respond appropriately.
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Majestic Beechgrove Battlegrounds

1 site ¡ RV, Tent25 acres ¡ Bell Buckle, TN
Are you ready to getaway and relax?? Boondocks style camping. Rv’s and generators are welcome. Country living close to town. You’ll have the entire left side of the property to yourself, over 25 acres to set up on. Gravel entry to pull a rv or camper through easy. The hill in the middles the boundary line enjoy everything on the left side of hill over.
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The best camping near Old Stone Fort State Park guide

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About

Archaeology and anthropology buffs make note, Old Stone Fort State Park is full of ancient wonders to explore! Step back in time as you wander through the trails that wrap around Old Stone Fort, which was created as a Native American ceremonial site to honor the Summer Solstice. Watch films and presentations at the theatre to learn more about this special site near Manchester, Tennessee. Sit round the campfire and imagine what it was like to live amongst the same trees centuries ago! You’ll be left mystified and enlightened as your adventure comes to a close at Old Stone Fort State Park.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Old Stone Fort State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer brings warmth and lush greenery, perfect for water activities, though it can be quite humid. Winters are generally cool, offering a quiet, serene park experience, though some facilities may have limited hours or be closed.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's operating hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, before planning your visit.
  • Wear appropriate footwear for hiking along the park's rugged trails.
  • Stay informed about any trail closures or safety advisories posted by the park.
  • Accessibility varies across different areas of the park; inquire ahead if you require special accommodations.
  • While exploring, ensure you follow Leave No Trace principles to preserve the park's natural beauty.

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