The best camping near Stones River National Battlefield
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Wild Meadows atop Rutherford County
5 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Lascassas, TN
25 years ago, we camped this spot and dreamed of building a house here. The view was so captivating. Needless to say, we’ve been here 20+yrs and still camping our land. Now we are sharing the beautiful landscape and remote feel that's so close to so much to see and do. We love where we are and we think you will too. Oh and I should also mention, you must love dogs. We have 3 plus 2 cats and chickens.
Isolated or wide open. 1 tent or group camping. No electricity or water hookups. Free Access to water hose. We do not allow recreational motorized vehicles, firearms or bows. This is a peaceful serene getaway. We also have Airbnb rentals that consist of our home, that's also listed as "Wild Meadows atop Rutherford County", a travel trailer referred to as "Wildwood 17' Western RV and an RV listed as "Boutique RV at Wild Meadows". See trees, birds, lightning bugs and gorgeous views of Rutherford county. 5 min. from water. Swim, bike, fish, walk or run. Boating 15 min. from Percy priest lake. 10 min. from Cedars of Lebanon state park. 5 min. from Murfreesboro. 15 min. from downtown Murfreesboro. On the city square, there's live music first Friday every month. Fantastic farmers market sat mornings in the summer, starting in May. Checkout “Quarter Spring Farm” goat soap booth. Tell Heather hello for us. Her lemongrass and clove soap are my favorites. 30 min. from Nashville. 5 min. from Greenway walking trails. 20 min. from shopping. Hundreds of restaurants within a 20 min. radius. Championship soccer park 10 min. Sports com 15 min./workout or Olympic size pool w/slides and fantastic playground with Amazing handicap baseball field. Historic: Stones River Battlefield 20 min. Oakland’s Mansion 20 min. Sam Davis Home 20 min. Home of Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU)20min
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Stones River Camp & Kayak
1 site · Lodging3 acres · TN
Our beautiful setting overlooks the West Fork of the Stones River. With walk-in access to the water, the camp is perfect for exploring a thriving river system (2, 6, and 8 mile floats are easy since take-out points are just up the road a piece or just paddle up and down the river, depending on the rains). The river is wadable most of the year. Smallmouth and seasonal trout make for easy fishing. The river is home to an abundance of birds, turtles, and fur-bearing friends.
Most second Saturdays of the month in the afternoon/early evening we have a music jam. It will be on our side of the property. You're welcome to join us and enjoy the music.
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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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Murfreesboro Outskirts
1 site · RV8 acres · Murfreesboro, TN
Welcome to our RV parking tucked away on this 8-acre rural property located on the outskirts of North-East Murfreesboro. The spot measures 80' by 20' and offers a decent amount of privacy and a break from the city. This site is situated off to the side of the front yard in what we call "the triangle."
Sorry, only short term stays are allowed, less than 60 days.
Please note that this site is still a work in progress. At the time of this writing, we have recently finished installing water and electric hookups (50, 30, and 20 amp). Additionally, the site includes WiFi and Ethernet Internet access for your convenience.
You'll have the entire front yard's approximately 3 acres to walk dogs or simply enjoy a stroll. At night, the low light pollution offers amazing views of the sky while deer can often be seen crossing the property.
Door Dash and pizza delivery services are available. Plus, we're just 15 minutes away from several points of interest in the area, including the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, MTSU, Stones River National Battlefield, and the equestrian center.
Security cameras are in use on this property with one that can see the RV site from about 100 yards away. Other cameras can see the front yard. None of them are focused on the RV site nor is it our intention to monitor the RV site.
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Tender Grass Farms
2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Rockvale, TN
Learn more about this land:
Enjoy a peaceful retreat in nature and get a chance to see wildlife up close. If you’re lucky you will get a chance to see deer, horses, and a variety of birds, including turkey.
GPS may bring you close. We are directly across from lots of cut down trees piled by the road.
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Backyard Hideaway
1 site · Lodging1 acre · La Vergne, TN
One acre backed up to woods and tucked behind a mature, quiet neighborhood. Our property is quiet, clean and the perfect place to enjoy nature.
We have the most perfect glamping cabin furnished with A/C & heating. Your camping experience has a compost toilet as well as a shower! Just because your outdoors doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy being clean too!
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Belle and Beau Acres
17 sites · RVs, Tents33 acres · Baxter, TN
Whether you're looking for peace, relaxation, or riverside adventure, Belle and Beau Acres hits the mark for any nature enthusiast. Location, location! BBA has taken the guess work out of rustic camping. Consistently ranked as a Best of Tennessee Hipcamp and situated in a convenient spot for Upper Cumberland waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, lake life and more. A short list of what to expect on site includes:
PRIVACY - ADVENTURE - GETAWAY
Quick response time/last minute requests accepted
Spacious, shady, leaf-bed campsites
360 degree views of relaxing nature
27 Foot Waterfall (365 days of flow)
Rock shelter under Ledge Waterfall
Two shallow lazy rivers for soaking
Hiking trails onsite
Multiple spring-fed creeks
Countless water cascades for exploring
Star gazing over wide pastures
Old forests for ample shade and hammock hanging
Cellular reception at campsites (usually at least 1 bar)
Please read the site descriptions carefully to match your style of camping with the appropriate campsite. BBA guests frequently camp with a tent, vehicle, smaller camper, hammock tent, roof top tent, pop-up camper and similar styles depending on their selection. Most of the photos in this listing are taken onsite. Please keep in mind this is primitive and wild Tennessee landscape that may also contain poisonous plants and wildlife in or around campsites. If you are considering camping for the first time, we recommend trying a location with bathrooms and running water before attempting a primitive, off road location such as ours. Campsite capacities are intended for large families, not large adult groups. However, we will consider hosting your adult group if you would like to reach out and discuss it with us before requesting to book.
Access to fresh water fun is a short down-hill hike for all guests, with the exception of our hike-in campsites which are positioned alongside the river. Each spot has been strategically selected to provide as much privacy as possible, and comfortably accommodates groups with two vehicles. We provide a rock fire pit and heavy duty cast iron grill grate. You provide everything else, including drinking water and personal toilet waste bags if you plan to use our system. The hike-in sites come with extra seating. Every guest must be included on your reservation, and adult guests may be required to provide identification. Thank you!
COMMUNITY COMFORT STATION: There is a comfort station with an outdoor shower stall for hanging your own solar shower bag. The comfort station also includes a changing room which doubles as a private place to use your portable camping toilet. A toilet seat and bucket system is provided but guests will need to use their own waste disposal bags, available at most camping supply stores. The backside of the comfort station has a rain barrel (not potable) collection system for extinguishing fires.
OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS: Due to the primitive nature of our location, all reservations should expect hilly terrain and potential bumpy or soggy road access, especially after heavy rain. We ask all guests to help us minimize impacts by driving with care. We do not recommend vehicles with low ground clearance or low profile tires. An important note, guests always have the choice to park their vehicles at the entrance. We close road access December-March and guests are required to hike in from the entrance of the property, less than a mile distance total. When the road is open in Spring or unusually wet seasons, we recommend AWD or 4WD as a precaution.
Belle and Beau Acres is a farm homestead with a personal campground, conveniently located less than five minutes from I40. Expect nothing short of 360 degree views of relaxing nature, privacy, and spontaneous adventure when recreating at this agritourism location. Central to the most beautiful middle Tennessee destinations, BBA is the perfect home base for day excursions to at least 10 nearby state parks and lakes. Conveniently located on the Eastern Highland Rim between Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in the lower Appalachian mountains, this area sits at the Upper Cumberland Plateau and is part of Tennessee's largest micropolitan area of Cookeville. Visit popular nearby attractions such as Cummins Falls, Burgess Falls, Fancher Falls, Greeter Falls, Fall Creek Falls, Blue Hole, Rock Island, Center Hill Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Caney Fork River, Standing Stone State Park, Virgin Falls, Rock Island, Cordell Hull, and Edgar Evins State Park. The choices are endless!
The Klein family purchased their home in 2015 after grieving the sudden loss of a beloved family member and realizing that life is truly too short. They traded their bustling city life for a more permanent connection to nature. This small family of four lives at the entrance of their 33 acre old ranch, hosting primitive camping and leaning into a homesteading lifestyle. It wasn't until the family started shaping the land for their personal use until they realized the abundant beauty that surrounds the home. Hidden away and inaccessible were gorgeous rocky cliffs, rivers and even a waterfall! Hipcamp has provided an opportunity for them to carefully share this experience with others. On the land, they enjoy cooling off in the spring water, growing organic food, foraging for wild edibles, hiking, and exploring their onsite rivers and natural springs. Your host Christine is creative and loves working in her onsite fiber studio while her husband David is often found tending to his young fruit and nut orchard and organic crops. Their son Elliott is a student at Tennessee Tech University and their daughter Freya is a student at Upperman High School. David, Elliott, and Freya enjoy playing music together professionally in their band My Heart Your Heart.
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Poppy's Ponderosa
5 sites · Tents80 acres · Murfreesboro, TN
The private property is owned by a family for over 30 years and been a home to many wildlife birds, horses and cattle. Its a quiet campsite in Middle Tennessee woods. The property was part of a larger farm that was split from a highway construction. Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent on a modern private farm with lots of privacy, a pond and great for stargazing. There is plenty of deer that seek refuge from the surrounding homes and quietly graze when unbothered. We have a fire pit that you can use and picnic tables for you to eat a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Elk Head Overlook
4 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Pelham, 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. Depending on the time of year (warmer months) a water container with a limited amount of non-potable water is on site for your use. Please plan on filling your water reservoir prior to arriving at the site. There is also an outhouse, picnic table, and a fire ring. We are located just minutes away from 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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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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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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Rewilding in East Nashville
3 sites · RVs, Tents1 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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The best camping near Stones River National Battlefield guide
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Where can you watch a Civil War battle reenactment and get a selfie with an Abe Lincoln impersonator? Stones River Battlefield—that's where.
In 1862, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War raged through the fields. Today, the battlefield is a peaceful 570-acre park, with 7 miles of hiking trails. Feel like a soldier on the Boundary Trail, which weaves through the rocks and forests. If you're traveling with kids, the paved Cotton Field Trail is an easier option. Looking for a serious hike? The trails connect to the 4.5-mile Murfreesboro Greenway.
There's plenty to do inside, too. In the visitor center, learn military code and watch a fascinating video. There are also Civil War uniforms, photos, and artifacts. If you really want to get a feel for the war, come for a reenactment. These Living History events include men in uniform and real cannon fire. You can even take a Lantern Tour of the on-site cemetery.
Around Stones River, you'll find a huge range of activities. Nashville is 28 miles to the north, and the Natchez Trace Parkway is close by. A variety of campgrounds offer developed sites for both tents and RVs.
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