98% (893) • 62 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green
Camp Nashville Highland Rim
1. Camp Nashville Highland Rim
95%
(351)
42mi from Bowling Green · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive camping near Nashville on a secluded hilltop nestled in a hardwood forest.
Flat areas for tents, car / van camping, and trees for hammocks.
Plan to carry your trash out with you. Do not leave trash on property.
Please read all details / rules, and share with family or group.
Drive to camping location. First arrive / first choice of favorite of available spaces upon arrival. Spaces are not numbered or pre-assigned. Camping guests supply camping gear. No gear rental available.
Amenities: 2 community water hydrants, community vault toilet, fire pit at each site.
Outdoor hot water heater for shower Apr-Oct, after forecasted freezing temperatures. Kid friendly. No extra charge for children. (verify not charged for children if selected.)
Camping location north of downtown Nashville on a ridge at a higher elevation overlooking Nashville. Camp away from noisy highways, convenient to I65 near 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.
Check in & out times are flexible. Quiet hours after 10PM. If you're hanging out or arriving after 10PM.... keep it quiet for other guests.
Pets permitted under owner supervision. Clean up after pets, and do not allow pets to interfere with other guests.
Please be sure all guests know camping rules!
Do Not Leave Trash!! Trash policy is carry in / carry out with you for disposal somewhere else. Trash service is not provided as part of camping fees.
$50 trash disposal will be requested if trash left on property.
Vault toilet works on a septic system and is not pumped. Only place toilet paper in toilet. Wipes, feminine products, excess tp should be placed in trash can outside vault toilet (only trash exception).
Do not burn noncombustible items. materials or cigarettes in fire pits or leave trash in firepits. Only firewood or ashes should remain in firepit.
Do not use knives, hatches, axes, saws on live trees.
This will be considered damaging to property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Barren River Magic
2. Barren River Magic
99%
(223)
46mi from Bowling Green · 83 sites · Lodging
Welcome to Barren River Magic — a peaceful, nature-filled retreat tucked away in Center, Kentucky, surrounded by the serene waters of the Barren and Little Barren Rivers. Whether you're looking for a quiet escape, a family camping adventure, or a unique glamping experience, we’ve got a little something for everyone.
Choose from scenic tent sites, RV-friendly spots, and creative glamping stays like our repurposed grain bin or our open air structures. Please note: for most glamping stays, you’ll need to bring your own bedding (sleeping mats, bags, blankets, pillows). The Fox Den and Peace Pipe are the only exceptions—they come fully equipped!
Spend your days kayaking, fishing, tubing, or simply relaxing beside the river. The surrounding area is full of Kentucky gems—Mammoth Cave, Cave City, Nolin Lake, Green River Lake, Diamond Caverns, and more—all just a short drive away.
We’re a pet-friendly property because we know adventures are better with your furry friends. Campfires are welcome, and we even provide firewood to make your evenings extra cozy. You’ll also find portable toilets and two centrally located showers (naturally warmed by the sun!) for your convenience.
IMPORTANT: We do not accept late-night bookings or late arrivals. All guests must arrive by 6 PM local time.
This allows us to personally greet you and guide you to your glamping site or campsite. If something unexpected comes up and you’re concerned about arriving late, please send us a message in advance—we’ll do our best to help. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the experience smooth and enjoyable for all our guests!
Come breathe the fresh air, explore the riverbanks, and unwind under the stars. We can’t wait to welcome you to Barren River Magic—where memories are made, and nature does the rest.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$110
/ night
Beardsnest
3. Beardsnest
100%
(153)
25mi from Bowling Green · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
This ecological art project is currently recruiting visitors to camp in beautiful fields, on woodland rim sites, or at delicate campsites located along a system of woodland trails. As of 2025, camping here provides a glimpse into the fourth year of succession. This current phase is characterized by spacious views of a gently rolling young prairie contrasted with the rocky and steep slopes of the mature forest.
Most likely a good fit for self-sufficient types that like campsites with generous spacing, but still want to get out to the park quickly (~7 miles to the Visitors Center) or travel into Cave City (3 mi) for coffee/ice-cream/pizza/barbecue/bar/food/etc. Expand from the campsite into a sketch-work of trails, as if camping near the headquarters of a satellite nature reserve.
All sites except Spicebush have a filtered water output. Spicebush campers will have water access next to parking.
Camping funds allow us to plant trees (~525 seedlings as of March 2025), establish prairie grasses and flowers, restore wetlands, create trails, and remove invasive species.
If you have only 2 days, a nice way to experience Mammoth Cave NP is to break the trip into 3 layers, covering the underworld (cave tours), upper world (hiking), and the water that connects the two (Green River kayaking). Mammoth Cave is unique in the way that a study of the underworld will repeatedly draw the mind into a creative space of imagining what is beneath the surface, how these worlds are connected, while navigating park land and water. Note that we offer kayak trips that can be tailored to your schedule and travel constraints.
Thanks to our visitors for supporting this type of project!
Bundles of dried and split firewood are available onsite, usually a mix of oak with a suggested donation of $6/bundle, delivered to the campsite.
Kayaks are hosted on a suggested donation basis ($45) providing a flexible option for visitors to float the Green River through the national park.
Pending availability, we offer tent setups as well to folks who want to camp but aren't traveling with gear (REI 4 person Half Dome). Tent setup comes with two sleeping pads (you will need pillows, blankets, etc.).
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Mammoth Cave National Park
4. Mammoth Cave National Park
96%
(71)
128 sites · Park City, Kentucky
Find magic below ground—and above—at Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
5. Barren River Lake State Resort Park
100%
(1)
100 sites · Scottsville, Kentucky
Discover Barren River Lake State Resort Park's natural splendor.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Mammoth Cave
6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Mammoth Cave
100%
(1)
27mi from Bowling Green · 276 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
It's time to create amazing family memories with a little something for everyone when you visit Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mammoth Cave™. Celebrating our 35th Anniversary this season, our resort is surrounded by the natural beauty of Cave City in central Kentucky, home to the historic natural wonders found at Mammoth Cave National Park.
We offer a great selection of RV and tent camping sites or deluxe cabins with all the comforts of home. Guests also have access to resort amenities that include favorites like on-site activities with Yogi Bear™ and friends, swimming at Karst Beach, jumping pillows, and fishing ponds.
In addition to our amenities, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Mammoth Cave™ is near local kayaking and bike trails for a fantastic getaway experience.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$26
/ night
Hidden Timbers Homestead
7. Hidden Timbers Homestead
100%
(63)
49mi from Bowling Green · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Twisted River
8. Twisted River
96%
(55)
13mi from Bowling Green · 2 sites · Tents
A recent addition to our already spacious and secluded bed and breakfast. A tremendous wooded area with trails, woods, water and an awesome camping/fire pit area! If you enjoy watching the stars after a delicious, over the campfire cooked meal, you'll love the sights, sounds and smells of backwoods Kentucky. The land is bordered by a winding, twisting river that is ample enough for bathing, boating and/or fishing that seems to go on for days. Idea for overnight stays, weekend getaways or family or group gatherings.Learn more about this land:A long flowing log trail that travels through gorgeous woods and time then temporarily halts at the centerpiece campsite for fire, food and laughs. Space around a stone framed fire pit for up to 5 tents to enjoy peace or family at the same time. Off you continue along a groomed 4 wheel trail that guides you past our deer plot, beaver workings, stretches of wild low lands and a refreshing creek for swimming, fishing, boating, you name it! The main camp site is about a :15 minute hike off the main road but close enough to receive support if required.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$20
/ night
4J Farms- The Red Barn
9. 4J Farms- The Red Barn
100%
(6)
49mi from Bowling Green · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to 4J Farms!
Upon driving to the end of B G Fort Road, continue uphill past the white sign. The Red Barn is located in the field around the last house on the road.
There's a power hookup in the rear of the barn. The Red Barn has a port-a-potty, corn hole, jenga, playing cards, and a put golf game.
It's the perfect spot for a family, a couple, a group of friends, or a solo stay.
Ice and potable water is also available.
A grill is available for use, and there's a firepit behind the Red Barn at the Hole In The Wall (check it out!).
We also have a couple of nature trails available, and a steeper trail to the Holler at The Creek (bring your floats!).
Please ask any questions, and let us know if there's anything we can do. We'll see you on the farm!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Nolin River Lake
10. Nolin River Lake
100%
(5)
347 sites · Brownsville, Kentucky
If you're a boater or fisher, Nolin Lake Park is definitely the place for you. Use your trustiest bait and cast a line for crappie, catfish, or walleye, which are abundant in the azure lake waters. Boaters will be happy to use a conveniently placed launch, and a sandy beach awaits swimmers and people gettin' on their tan on alike. Nine miles of biking trails are the perfect way to explore the shaded paths, and a shorter hiking trail offers the sight of a cascading waterfall. Keep an eye out for a variety of birds from great blue herons to wild turkeys. If you're lucky, you may even catch sight of the elusive and beautiful bald eagle. We can salute to that.
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Lake Malone State Park
11. Lake Malone State Park
25 sites · Dunmor, Kentucky
Discover Lake Malone State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
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Electrical hookup
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Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park
12. Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park
100%
(3)
57 sites · Castalian Springs, Tennessee
Discover the natural splendor of Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Chatty Heifer Farm
13. Chatty Heifer Farm
99%
(200)
46mi from Bowling Green · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
The family we bought the farm from owned and farmed it since 1900. They built a cabin then and built a house around the cabin in 1920. We bought it in 2018 and have been renovating it to build a retreat center for first responders and others who serve unselfishly. To that end, we've cut hiking trails and campsites as well as filling the farm with livestock to help people slow down and de-stress. We're located in the beautiful green hills about an hour east of Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more about this land:Drift off to sleep with the sounds of a year-round creek just outside your campsite. Wake up to a beautiful meadow surrounded by green hills in rural Tennessee. Campsites are located on a 120 year old farm under restoration, which is family owned and operated. Get some time away. You'll have privacy as you explore the farm: wade the creek, sway on the tire swing, visit the farm animals (goats, cows, pigs, and chickens), pick wild berries, and sample farm fresh produce and eggs when available. Hiking trails are also available on the farm through tranquil woods.Property is easily accessible from Nashville. In addition, day trips are possible to several lakes, rivers, waterfalls, historic sites, civil war battlefields, state parks, and national wildlife areas.
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from
$22
/ night
Maple Shade Farm full hookup site
14. Maple Shade Farm full hookup site
100%
(110)
46mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · RV
Tired of campgrounds that feel more like parking lots? Come and reconnect with nature and park your RV on our private, family friendly, 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. We do have a leash free field for dogs to run. 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.
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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Full hookups
from
$46
/ night
Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville
15. Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville
100%
(3)
45mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Lodging
Nestled on a sprawling 40 acre farm just 15 miles from downtown Nashville, this cozy cabin is a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature's beauty.
At the front of the property you will find horses in the paddocks as well as chickens, mini donkeys, a sheep, a pig, mini Highland cows, and dwarf Nigerian goats, all within the barnyard. A spring fed creek runs along the front of the property by the road and there is a stocked one acre pond near the main home. Also near the main home is treehouse "cabin" complete with a swinging bridge. Feel free to bring fishing poles, feed and pet the animals, and gather eggs early in the morning.
Tucked in the hollow of the surrounding ridges, the rustic cabin sits on the hillside with a small pond at the foot. A wide front deck with rocking chairs and a double glider overlooks the pond, offering a perfect spot to have coffee at sunrise or unwind beneath the stars.
The cabin is furnished with antiques, a fluffy queen bed, and an oversized bunk above. Although the cabin is meant to be a retreat from modern electronics, it does have a cieling fan, light, TV, and outlets powered by solar panels. There is an outdoor sink and small tankless hot water shower head, gravity fed by a water tank on the hillside. You will also find an RV toilet behind the cabin under the awning.
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$166
/ night
Hidden Valley Haven
16. Hidden Valley Haven
100%
(1)
46mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Hidden Valley Haven, a peaceful 11-acre retreat tucked just outside Nashville where the stars shine bright and the sounds of nature echo through the woods. Designed for self-contained RV travelers, our property offers a rustic, no-frills escape into Tennessee’s countryside — complete with electric, water, and a septic dump spot.
Bring your own RV and choose between two private camping spots:
🌲 Forest Retreat Site – Tucked deeper into the property for maximum seclusion and wooded charm. To access it, you’ll back in about a football-field length on gravel.
🌊 Creekside Site – Near the small bridge, offering easier access while still surrounded by trees and nature.
Each site is spaced roughly a football field apart, ensuring privacy while sharing a peaceful, family-managed space. Hosts live on-site nearby and maintain other guest properties, but your area is separate and private.
✅ Site Amenities:
• 30/50-amp electric hookup
• Fresh water access
• Private septic dump station (not directly plumbed to RV site)
• Spacious gravel pad for slide-outs, awnings, and chairs
• Rustic fire ring area (BYO firewood, observe burn bans)
• Wooded views and light nature trails on-site
🚷 Boundaries & Hiking Access:
Guests are welcome to explore within Hidden Valley Haven’s private 11 acres, including the gravel drive, wooded trails west of the road, and the Potential Hiking Area shown on our property map. Please do not go beyond any “No Trespassing” signs, fences, or the top of the hill past the RV sites, as the adjoining land belongs to our neighbors.
The property maps in our photo gallery clearly show:
• Guest zones (RV sites, trails, drive, and hiking area)
• Family-only zones (home, pool, volleyball)
• Neighboring no-access land (highlighted in yellow)
Staying within the marked zones keeps everyone safe and ensures good relations with nearby landowners.
🔔 Before Booking:
• Bring your own RV.
• Access road and bridge are solid gravel but can be muddy after heavy rain.
• No smoking, parties, or loud music.
• Pets must stay leashed and within guest zones.
• RV waste must be dumped only at the approved station.
Perfect for travelers seeking a quiet, starlit place to recharge — close enough to Nashville, yet far enough to hear the crickets sing.
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$50
/ night
Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping
17. Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping
90%
(5)
31mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Lodging
Experience the beauty of nature and the excitement of a true outdoors escape at Mollys Ridge, an off-the-grid adventure featuring Glamping and Camping rentals located directly over Mammoth Cave in the largest growing Amish community in Kentucky. This amazing outdoor rental experience is the perfect place to be surrounded by lush green woods and incredible wildlife.
At Mollys Ridge not only can you explore 36 acres of outdoor trails and a immersive off grid experience, but glamp it up daydreaming under clear starlit skies against beautiful sunsets. We're constantly working on Molly's Ridge adding more capacityto share this slice of Heaven with more of our Member guests creating custom experiences around adventures tailored just for you and make everlasting memories like nowhere else in Kentucky!
So come enjoy breathtaking views from your luxury outdoor Glamping tent, camping pad or off grid rental at Mollys Ridge surrounded by nature at its most magnificent; offering endless opportunities to create unforgettable moments you will cherish for a lifetime!
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$99
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LoveFarmTN
18. LoveFarmTN
100%
(2)
43mi from Bowling Green · 4 sites · Tents
Small working regenerative farm with an orchard, community garden, egg-laying hens, meat chickens, a water reclamation system, a solar-powered outdoor hot shower, a composting toilet, and more. Come and enjoy the peaceful pace of farm life while learning about the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
Enjoy local hiking, kayaking, fishing, and boating opportunities. Bring your four-wheeler, UTV, or bike and explore the backroads of Trousdale County. Join us for workshops and stay for Hipcamp!
Hipcamp sites accommodate tents, small RVs, and hammocks. Fall asleep to the sounds of whip-poor-wills, crickets, and tree frogs while stargazing under the open sky. Excellent hiking, kayaking, boating, and fishing can be found nearby at Bearwaller Gap, Bledsoe Creek, Defeated Creek, the Cumberland River, and Cordell Hull Lake.
Pasture-raised LoveFarm chickens and eggs are available. Visit the garden to pick fresh, ripe vegetables, and explore the orchard for pears, peaches, apples, plums, elderberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
LoveFarmTN is located just five miles from beautiful downtown Hartsville, home to local favorites including Lainey Lou’s, Plain Jane’s Italian, Hartsville Taco Company, Goose Creek Coffee Shop, Mudlark Café, Farmer’s Harvest, La Quesadilla Mexican, and Early Bird Café.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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$25
/ night
Live.Love.Lake
19. Live.Love.Lake
100%
(1)
41mi from Bowling Green · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful sights and sounds of nature with the beautiful river running through the backyard.
Enjoy the firepit and quiet forest surroundings with your loved ones in our two bedroom, one bath home.
Beautiful scenery from newly installed windows, bunk bed with additional roll out bed and sleeper couch, as well as coffee bar and private parking await you!
As of Nov. 2022, the river is currently down in level due to winter but still a beautiful feature to see.
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$15
/ night
Fruitful Acres
20. Fruitful Acres
100%
(1)
36mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Tent, RV
Enjoy this unique off-grid homestead, with private views of secluded deer habitat. Said to be the one of the best hunting spots in the area. Native paw paw trees are augmented by apple, pear peach and plum. Enjoy free free range eggs during your stay, and go Geode rock collecting and observe several layers of earth exposing fossils billions of years old!
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$20
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98% (893) • 62 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green
Camp Nashville Highland Rim
1. Camp Nashville Highland Rim
95%
(351)
42mi from Bowling Green · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive camping near Nashville on a secluded hilltop nestled in a hardwood forest.
Flat areas for tents, car / van camping, and trees for hammocks.
Plan to carry your trash out with you. Do not leave trash on property.
Please read all details / rules, and share with family or group.
Drive to camping location. First arrive / first choice of favorite of available spaces upon arrival. Spaces are not numbered or pre-assigned. Camping guests supply camping gear. No gear rental available.
Amenities: 2 community water hydrants, community vault toilet, fire pit at each site.
Outdoor hot water heater for shower Apr-Oct, after forecasted freezing temperatures. Kid friendly. No extra charge for children. (verify not charged for children if selected.)
Camping location north of downtown Nashville on a ridge at a higher elevation overlooking Nashville. Camp away from noisy highways, convenient to I65 near 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.
Check in & out times are flexible. Quiet hours after 10PM. If you're hanging out or arriving after 10PM.... keep it quiet for other guests.
Pets permitted under owner supervision. Clean up after pets, and do not allow pets to interfere with other guests.
Please be sure all guests know camping rules!
Do Not Leave Trash!! Trash policy is carry in / carry out with you for disposal somewhere else. Trash service is not provided as part of camping fees.
$50 trash disposal will be requested if trash left on property.
Vault toilet works on a septic system and is not pumped. Only place toilet paper in toilet. Wipes, feminine products, excess tp should be placed in trash can outside vault toilet (only trash exception).
Do not burn noncombustible items. materials or cigarettes in fire pits or leave trash in firepits. Only firewood or ashes should remain in firepit.
Do not use knives, hatches, axes, saws on live trees.
This will be considered damaging to property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Barren River Magic
2. Barren River Magic
99%
(223)
46mi from Bowling Green · 83 sites · Lodging
Welcome to Barren River Magic — a peaceful, nature-filled retreat tucked away in Center, Kentucky, surrounded by the serene waters of the Barren and Little Barren Rivers. Whether you're looking for a quiet escape, a family camping adventure, or a unique glamping experience, we’ve got a little something for everyone.
Choose from scenic tent sites, RV-friendly spots, and creative glamping stays like our repurposed grain bin or our open air structures. Please note: for most glamping stays, you’ll need to bring your own bedding (sleeping mats, bags, blankets, pillows). The Fox Den and Peace Pipe are the only exceptions—they come fully equipped!
Spend your days kayaking, fishing, tubing, or simply relaxing beside the river. The surrounding area is full of Kentucky gems—Mammoth Cave, Cave City, Nolin Lake, Green River Lake, Diamond Caverns, and more—all just a short drive away.
We’re a pet-friendly property because we know adventures are better with your furry friends. Campfires are welcome, and we even provide firewood to make your evenings extra cozy. You’ll also find portable toilets and two centrally located showers (naturally warmed by the sun!) for your convenience.
IMPORTANT: We do not accept late-night bookings or late arrivals. All guests must arrive by 6 PM local time.
This allows us to personally greet you and guide you to your glamping site or campsite. If something unexpected comes up and you’re concerned about arriving late, please send us a message in advance—we’ll do our best to help. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the experience smooth and enjoyable for all our guests!
Come breathe the fresh air, explore the riverbanks, and unwind under the stars. We can’t wait to welcome you to Barren River Magic—where memories are made, and nature does the rest.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$110
/ night
Beardsnest
3. Beardsnest
100%
(153)
25mi from Bowling Green · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
This ecological art project is currently recruiting visitors to camp in beautiful fields, on woodland rim sites, or at delicate campsites located along a system of woodland trails. As of 2025, camping here provides a glimpse into the fourth year of succession. This current phase is characterized by spacious views of a gently rolling young prairie contrasted with the rocky and steep slopes of the mature forest.
Most likely a good fit for self-sufficient types that like campsites with generous spacing, but still want to get out to the park quickly (~7 miles to the Visitors Center) or travel into Cave City (3 mi) for coffee/ice-cream/pizza/barbecue/bar/food/etc. Expand from the campsite into a sketch-work of trails, as if camping near the headquarters of a satellite nature reserve.
All sites except Spicebush have a filtered water output. Spicebush campers will have water access next to parking.
Camping funds allow us to plant trees (~525 seedlings as of March 2025), establish prairie grasses and flowers, restore wetlands, create trails, and remove invasive species.
If you have only 2 days, a nice way to experience Mammoth Cave NP is to break the trip into 3 layers, covering the underworld (cave tours), upper world (hiking), and the water that connects the two (Green River kayaking). Mammoth Cave is unique in the way that a study of the underworld will repeatedly draw the mind into a creative space of imagining what is beneath the surface, how these worlds are connected, while navigating park land and water. Note that we offer kayak trips that can be tailored to your schedule and travel constraints.
Thanks to our visitors for supporting this type of project!
Bundles of dried and split firewood are available onsite, usually a mix of oak with a suggested donation of $6/bundle, delivered to the campsite.
Kayaks are hosted on a suggested donation basis ($45) providing a flexible option for visitors to float the Green River through the national park.
Pending availability, we offer tent setups as well to folks who want to camp but aren't traveling with gear (REI 4 person Half Dome). Tent setup comes with two sleeping pads (you will need pillows, blankets, etc.).
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Mammoth Cave National Park
4. Mammoth Cave National Park
96%
(71)
128 sites · Park City, Kentucky
Find magic below ground—and above—at Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
5. Barren River Lake State Resort Park
100%
(1)
100 sites · Scottsville, Kentucky
Discover Barren River Lake State Resort Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Mammoth Cave
6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Mammoth Cave
100%
(1)
27mi from Bowling Green · 276 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
It's time to create amazing family memories with a little something for everyone when you visit Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mammoth Cave™. Celebrating our 35th Anniversary this season, our resort is surrounded by the natural beauty of Cave City in central Kentucky, home to the historic natural wonders found at Mammoth Cave National Park.
We offer a great selection of RV and tent camping sites or deluxe cabins with all the comforts of home. Guests also have access to resort amenities that include favorites like on-site activities with Yogi Bear™ and friends, swimming at Karst Beach, jumping pillows, and fishing ponds.
In addition to our amenities, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Mammoth Cave™ is near local kayaking and bike trails for a fantastic getaway experience.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$26
/ night
Hidden Timbers Homestead
7. Hidden Timbers Homestead
100%
(63)
49mi from Bowling Green · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Twisted River
8. Twisted River
96%
(55)
13mi from Bowling Green · 2 sites · Tents
A recent addition to our already spacious and secluded bed and breakfast. A tremendous wooded area with trails, woods, water and an awesome camping/fire pit area! If you enjoy watching the stars after a delicious, over the campfire cooked meal, you'll love the sights, sounds and smells of backwoods Kentucky. The land is bordered by a winding, twisting river that is ample enough for bathing, boating and/or fishing that seems to go on for days. Idea for overnight stays, weekend getaways or family or group gatherings.Learn more about this land:A long flowing log trail that travels through gorgeous woods and time then temporarily halts at the centerpiece campsite for fire, food and laughs. Space around a stone framed fire pit for up to 5 tents to enjoy peace or family at the same time. Off you continue along a groomed 4 wheel trail that guides you past our deer plot, beaver workings, stretches of wild low lands and a refreshing creek for swimming, fishing, boating, you name it! The main camp site is about a :15 minute hike off the main road but close enough to receive support if required.
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4J Farms- The Red Barn
9. 4J Farms- The Red Barn
100%
(6)
49mi from Bowling Green · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to 4J Farms!
Upon driving to the end of B G Fort Road, continue uphill past the white sign. The Red Barn is located in the field around the last house on the road.
There's a power hookup in the rear of the barn. The Red Barn has a port-a-potty, corn hole, jenga, playing cards, and a put golf game.
It's the perfect spot for a family, a couple, a group of friends, or a solo stay.
Ice and potable water is also available.
A grill is available for use, and there's a firepit behind the Red Barn at the Hole In The Wall (check it out!).
We also have a couple of nature trails available, and a steeper trail to the Holler at The Creek (bring your floats!).
Please ask any questions, and let us know if there's anything we can do. We'll see you on the farm!
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$40
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Nolin River Lake
10. Nolin River Lake
100%
(5)
347 sites · Brownsville, Kentucky
If you're a boater or fisher, Nolin Lake Park is definitely the place for you. Use your trustiest bait and cast a line for crappie, catfish, or walleye, which are abundant in the azure lake waters. Boaters will be happy to use a conveniently placed launch, and a sandy beach awaits swimmers and people gettin' on their tan on alike. Nine miles of biking trails are the perfect way to explore the shaded paths, and a shorter hiking trail offers the sight of a cascading waterfall. Keep an eye out for a variety of birds from great blue herons to wild turkeys. If you're lucky, you may even catch sight of the elusive and beautiful bald eagle. We can salute to that.
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Lake Malone State Park
11. Lake Malone State Park
25 sites · Dunmor, Kentucky
Discover Lake Malone State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park
12. Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park
100%
(3)
57 sites · Castalian Springs, Tennessee
Discover the natural splendor of Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park.
Electrical hookup
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Chatty Heifer Farm
13. Chatty Heifer Farm
99%
(200)
46mi from Bowling Green · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
The family we bought the farm from owned and farmed it since 1900. They built a cabin then and built a house around the cabin in 1920. We bought it in 2018 and have been renovating it to build a retreat center for first responders and others who serve unselfishly. To that end, we've cut hiking trails and campsites as well as filling the farm with livestock to help people slow down and de-stress. We're located in the beautiful green hills about an hour east of Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more about this land:Drift off to sleep with the sounds of a year-round creek just outside your campsite. Wake up to a beautiful meadow surrounded by green hills in rural Tennessee. Campsites are located on a 120 year old farm under restoration, which is family owned and operated. Get some time away. You'll have privacy as you explore the farm: wade the creek, sway on the tire swing, visit the farm animals (goats, cows, pigs, and chickens), pick wild berries, and sample farm fresh produce and eggs when available. Hiking trails are also available on the farm through tranquil woods.Property is easily accessible from Nashville. In addition, day trips are possible to several lakes, rivers, waterfalls, historic sites, civil war battlefields, state parks, and national wildlife areas.
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$22
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Maple Shade Farm full hookup site
14. Maple Shade Farm full hookup site
100%
(110)
46mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · RV
Tired of campgrounds that feel more like parking lots? Come and reconnect with nature and park your RV on our private, family friendly, 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. We do have a leash free field for dogs to run. 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.
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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$46
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Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville
15. Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville
100%
(3)
45mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Lodging
Nestled on a sprawling 40 acre farm just 15 miles from downtown Nashville, this cozy cabin is a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature's beauty.
At the front of the property you will find horses in the paddocks as well as chickens, mini donkeys, a sheep, a pig, mini Highland cows, and dwarf Nigerian goats, all within the barnyard. A spring fed creek runs along the front of the property by the road and there is a stocked one acre pond near the main home. Also near the main home is treehouse "cabin" complete with a swinging bridge. Feel free to bring fishing poles, feed and pet the animals, and gather eggs early in the morning.
Tucked in the hollow of the surrounding ridges, the rustic cabin sits on the hillside with a small pond at the foot. A wide front deck with rocking chairs and a double glider overlooks the pond, offering a perfect spot to have coffee at sunrise or unwind beneath the stars.
The cabin is furnished with antiques, a fluffy queen bed, and an oversized bunk above. Although the cabin is meant to be a retreat from modern electronics, it does have a cieling fan, light, TV, and outlets powered by solar panels. There is an outdoor sink and small tankless hot water shower head, gravity fed by a water tank on the hillside. You will also find an RV toilet behind the cabin under the awning.
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$166
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Hidden Valley Haven
16. Hidden Valley Haven
100%
(1)
46mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Hidden Valley Haven, a peaceful 11-acre retreat tucked just outside Nashville where the stars shine bright and the sounds of nature echo through the woods. Designed for self-contained RV travelers, our property offers a rustic, no-frills escape into Tennessee’s countryside — complete with electric, water, and a septic dump spot.
Bring your own RV and choose between two private camping spots:
🌲 Forest Retreat Site – Tucked deeper into the property for maximum seclusion and wooded charm. To access it, you’ll back in about a football-field length on gravel.
🌊 Creekside Site – Near the small bridge, offering easier access while still surrounded by trees and nature.
Each site is spaced roughly a football field apart, ensuring privacy while sharing a peaceful, family-managed space. Hosts live on-site nearby and maintain other guest properties, but your area is separate and private.
✅ Site Amenities:
• 30/50-amp electric hookup
• Fresh water access
• Private septic dump station (not directly plumbed to RV site)
• Spacious gravel pad for slide-outs, awnings, and chairs
• Rustic fire ring area (BYO firewood, observe burn bans)
• Wooded views and light nature trails on-site
🚷 Boundaries & Hiking Access:
Guests are welcome to explore within Hidden Valley Haven’s private 11 acres, including the gravel drive, wooded trails west of the road, and the Potential Hiking Area shown on our property map. Please do not go beyond any “No Trespassing” signs, fences, or the top of the hill past the RV sites, as the adjoining land belongs to our neighbors.
The property maps in our photo gallery clearly show:
• Guest zones (RV sites, trails, drive, and hiking area)
• Family-only zones (home, pool, volleyball)
• Neighboring no-access land (highlighted in yellow)
Staying within the marked zones keeps everyone safe and ensures good relations with nearby landowners.
🔔 Before Booking:
• Bring your own RV.
• Access road and bridge are solid gravel but can be muddy after heavy rain.
• No smoking, parties, or loud music.
• Pets must stay leashed and within guest zones.
• RV waste must be dumped only at the approved station.
Perfect for travelers seeking a quiet, starlit place to recharge — close enough to Nashville, yet far enough to hear the crickets sing.
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$50
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Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping
17. Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping
90%
(5)
31mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Lodging
Experience the beauty of nature and the excitement of a true outdoors escape at Mollys Ridge, an off-the-grid adventure featuring Glamping and Camping rentals located directly over Mammoth Cave in the largest growing Amish community in Kentucky. This amazing outdoor rental experience is the perfect place to be surrounded by lush green woods and incredible wildlife.
At Mollys Ridge not only can you explore 36 acres of outdoor trails and a immersive off grid experience, but glamp it up daydreaming under clear starlit skies against beautiful sunsets. We're constantly working on Molly's Ridge adding more capacityto share this slice of Heaven with more of our Member guests creating custom experiences around adventures tailored just for you and make everlasting memories like nowhere else in Kentucky!
So come enjoy breathtaking views from your luxury outdoor Glamping tent, camping pad or off grid rental at Mollys Ridge surrounded by nature at its most magnificent; offering endless opportunities to create unforgettable moments you will cherish for a lifetime!
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$99
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LoveFarmTN
18. LoveFarmTN
100%
(2)
43mi from Bowling Green · 4 sites · Tents
Small working regenerative farm with an orchard, community garden, egg-laying hens, meat chickens, a water reclamation system, a solar-powered outdoor hot shower, a composting toilet, and more. Come and enjoy the peaceful pace of farm life while learning about the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
Enjoy local hiking, kayaking, fishing, and boating opportunities. Bring your four-wheeler, UTV, or bike and explore the backroads of Trousdale County. Join us for workshops and stay for Hipcamp!
Hipcamp sites accommodate tents, small RVs, and hammocks. Fall asleep to the sounds of whip-poor-wills, crickets, and tree frogs while stargazing under the open sky. Excellent hiking, kayaking, boating, and fishing can be found nearby at Bearwaller Gap, Bledsoe Creek, Defeated Creek, the Cumberland River, and Cordell Hull Lake.
Pasture-raised LoveFarm chickens and eggs are available. Visit the garden to pick fresh, ripe vegetables, and explore the orchard for pears, peaches, apples, plums, elderberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
LoveFarmTN is located just five miles from beautiful downtown Hartsville, home to local favorites including Lainey Lou’s, Plain Jane’s Italian, Hartsville Taco Company, Goose Creek Coffee Shop, Mudlark Café, Farmer’s Harvest, La Quesadilla Mexican, and Early Bird Café.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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Live.Love.Lake
19. Live.Love.Lake
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(1)
41mi from Bowling Green · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful sights and sounds of nature with the beautiful river running through the backyard.
Enjoy the firepit and quiet forest surroundings with your loved ones in our two bedroom, one bath home.
Beautiful scenery from newly installed windows, bunk bed with additional roll out bed and sleeper couch, as well as coffee bar and private parking await you!
As of Nov. 2022, the river is currently down in level due to winter but still a beautiful feature to see.
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Fruitful Acres
20. Fruitful Acres
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(1)
36mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Tent, RV
Enjoy this unique off-grid homestead, with private views of secluded deer habitat. Said to be the one of the best hunting spots in the area. Native paw paw trees are augmented by apple, pear peach and plum. Enjoy free free range eggs during your stay, and go Geode rock collecting and observe several layers of earth exposing fossils billions of years old!
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Stephanie
2 weeks ago
29 ft Class A
With pets
We enjoyed staying on Lauren’s land! It was super cute & the owner was great & helped us back into our site! We had full hookups, picnic table & a campfire pit. There were also hot showers on site. Would recommend Lauren’s land!
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Jeff
2 weeks ago
22 ft travel trailer
The location was clean, organized and inviting. There was plenty for my kids to do; a swing and hammocks near our camper kept them occupied. The cats on the site gave my fiancé the animal fix she was craving, and all the connections for my camper were available. I like to have a bonfire when I’m camping, not just for the sake of a fire, but I also use it for cooking. Despite the site not having a fire ring, they were gracious enough to move a metal fire pit over so I could have a fire. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking for a great place to camp!
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Dottie
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
I only stayed one night on a trip driving to FL but my pup and I enjoyed the site. So close to Mammoth Cave NP where we did a great hike. Would stay again!
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Erica
3 weeks ago
19 ft campervan
With pets
We had a great stay! Our dogs enjoyed exploring the paths on the property.
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Chris
3 weeks ago
10 ft pop-up camper
Really great spot close to town. I was able to grab the ridge line spot since Jo on else is there, but Jon of the other spots were bad in the slightest
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Justin
December 2025
16 ft car
Great spot with great views, isolated and peaceful
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Laurie
December 2025
24 ft campervan
With pets
Near Mammoth Cave, sites are very private and great mowed walking trails through the field with lots of birds. Thanks
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Jordan
November 2025
Tent
Rally cool place to camp amd get away from the city . Great views of the sunset
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josh
November 2025
18 ft campervan
We rolled in at night so locating the entrance wasn’t as straight forward as it would have been during the day, which ir was pretty clear to see the entrance during the day.
The entrance is STEEP.
Passed all that. It was a very secluded a lot. There were what we could see 4 different flat areas to stay and view of the city was beautiful.
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Julia
November 2025
Tent
Patti was an amazing host! We showed up at night and she still showed us to our spot and gave us the best spot she had for rainy weather. The dogs were also so sweet and guarded us all night and gave us company. She also offered us eggs which is so sweet! We had a great time here :)
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Drew
November 2025
16 ft car
Enjoyed my time on Kevin’s land again. Always a great spot to camp and explore.
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Megan
November 2025
Tent
With pets
My partner and I made a last minute decision to go camping when our schedules changed. Patti was extremely friendly and communicative immediately when we made our reservation. I really enjoyed hearing from her. The campsite is not very far from Nashville and was a perfect getaway. The campsite has three guard dogs that are SUPER sweet. They were very playful with our 1 and 1/2 year old German Shepherd (who still thinks he’s, like, a 6 month old). We also felt very happy that these dogs were guarding us during the night. The road is somewhat close to the campsite but it didn’t have heavy traffic. This site was perfect for the three of us looking at a short, impromptu night away from home! The creek and birds were lovely to wake up to and we came home the next day cheerful and relaxed. We were at Site 2, but Site 3 also seemed great for a larger group.
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Wes
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We thoroughly enjoyed our night camping at site #3! Our 3 crazy kids had a blast exploring the creek & running around the large field, while our dog enjoyed making friends with several of the sweet farm dogs. Patti was an excellent host & did a wonderful job communicating all of the information related to our stay. We look forward to returning in the future!
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Victoria
November 2025
10 ft campervan
Excellent stargazing! We were just passing through, stayed in our van in the driveway and were comfortable. The is a lovely stone firepit with chairs in the yard with lake and star views. I expect it would be a great spot for hunters passing through or setting up for a while. Recommended!
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Ben
November 2025
Tent
Tent camping here was a breeze. It felt very secluded despite only being 15 minutes or so from Nashville. We did hear some faint traffic nearby but not a peep during the night hours. There were some people hunting way far off in the distant and we heard some rifles go off a few times during the day, but we didn't feel unsafe by any means during our stay.
The site was beautiful, fully surrounded by trees at the top of the hill--exactly what I was hoping for.
Speaking of hills, there is a pretty steep hill to get up, yes--but with 4WD it wasn't really an issue for me at all.
The sites are first come first serve and there was only my fiance and myself plus one other family that showed up several hours later. They were far enough away that we could barely see them.
There's potable water and a toilet a decent walk from the site, but we didn't use either so I can't speak to those.
Our interaction with the host was very minimal since it's self check-in and check out, but we didn't need anything other than the directions that were provided (which were very easy to follow).
Overall I'd highly recommend this site if you're looking for some seclusion but don't want to drive hours away from the convenience Nashville area.
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Billie
November 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
We love this place! We couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming and helpful hosts. Truly the sweetest couple you will ever meet and such a magical place to stay!
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Brian
November 2025
34 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great place to get away. Lauren and her family were very friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely be back. The beautiful fall colors certainly added to peaceful spot.
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Caleb
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved our primitive camp site! Our stay was quiet and the amenities were great
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Adriana
October 2025
38 ft Class A
With pets
We loved staying at Hidden Valley. The rv spot is surrounded by trees, a cute little creek, a hiking trail, plus full hookups & wifi. Family and dog friendly space, yet feels quite private. Only about 25min to downtown Nashville!
It's the perfect spot, a nature lovers delight ❤️
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Fiona
October 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is a great spot for a stop! Location is perfect for Mammoth Caves. The grass in the lawn was great for kids running around, Aswell as all the trails cut out around the property to explore. Kevin was responsive and friendly. Would stay here again!
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