Find luxury cabins, waterfall swimming holes, and forested trails on a camping trip near Sewanee.
There are no campgrounds within Sewanee, but plenty of options await around the corner in South Cumberland State Park, 15 minutes east. Small RVs and tent campers can settle into campsites here with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. Explore Buggytop Cave, hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail that leads to waterfalls with swimming holes, and head to Denny Cove to rock climb. Roughly an hour northeast, find more space for roomy tents and big rigs up to 65 feet in Fall Creek Falls State Park. There are over 200 campsites with amenities like full hookups, grills, and bathhouses. For more comfort, rent a cabin with a full kitchen, bathrooms, wifi, and a porch overlooking the water. More than 50 miles of hiking trails await in the morning, or mountain bike the Upper Loop Trail instead. Anglers can drop a boat into Fall Creek Lake to reel in largemouth bass. Paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes are available for rent.