- Mountainou Camping
The best mountainous camping near Bowling Green
100% (183) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green
Beardsnest
1. Beardsnest
100%
(155)
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 2026, camping here provides a glimpse into the 5th year of succession, which is characterized by spacious views of a gently rolling young prairie that is flanked by the rocky and steep slopes of a mature forest.
Pet friendly and 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 (~530 seedlings as of March 2026), establish prairie grasses and flowers, restore wetlands, create trails, and remove invasive species.
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). Mammoth Cave is unique in the way that a study of the underworld will repeatedly draw the mind into a creative space where we imagine what is beneath the surface and how these worlds are linked, while above ground hiking on land or kayaking on the ecologically rich and biodiverse Green River. Kayaking the Green is elemental; like unplugging from one world, pure nature immersion. We offer kayaks (see extras), that leave from camp, tailored to your schedule.
Thanks to our visitors for supporting this type of project!
Most commonly booked extras:
1. Dried and split firewood bundles, usually a mix of oak with a suggested donation of $6/bundle, delivered to the campsite.
2. Kayaks on a suggested donation basis ($45) providing a flexible option for visitors to float the Green River through the NP.
3. Pending availability, we are happy to pitch a tent (REI 4 person Half Dome plus 2 sleeping pads) for those who want to camp but are not traveling with gear.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Western Valley View
2. Western Valley View
99%
(77)
48mi from Bowling Green · 3 sites
Learn more about this land:Our property sits along a ridge with a westerly view creating amazing sunsets. Short drive to historic Gallatin square, Old hickory lake / marina. Downtown Nashville 40 min drive.Please contact me before booking. Night time arrivals are discouraged, road / drive are curvy and hilly.Site 1 - top of hill near garage 30amp and waterSite 2 - rear of property no hookupsSite 3 - Rear of property 50amp and waterAll site are level and concrete
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$30
/ night
Rustic Kentucky Cabin
3. Rustic Kentucky Cabin
45mi from Bowling Green · 1 site
Quiet, spacious log cabin retreat featuring classic tongue-and-groove woodwork and rustic charm. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin offers a warm, comfortable layout with plenty of room for families or small groups. Nestled in a peaceful, private setting, it’s ideal for a relaxing getaway, nature lovers, or anyone looking to unplug and unwind.
Enjoy front-porch sitting, wildlife viewing (deer are frequent visitors), and serene country surroundings. Conveniently located just 20 miles from Dale Hollow Lake, the cabin is a great choice for lake trips, boating, fishing, and hiking, while still offering total tranquility.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$135
/ night
Hidden Valley Haven
4. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
100% (183) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green
Beardsnest
1. Beardsnest
100%
(155)
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 2026, camping here provides a glimpse into the 5th year of succession, which is characterized by spacious views of a gently rolling young prairie that is flanked by the rocky and steep slopes of a mature forest.
Pet friendly and 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 (~530 seedlings as of March 2026), establish prairie grasses and flowers, restore wetlands, create trails, and remove invasive species.
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). Mammoth Cave is unique in the way that a study of the underworld will repeatedly draw the mind into a creative space where we imagine what is beneath the surface and how these worlds are linked, while above ground hiking on land or kayaking on the ecologically rich and biodiverse Green River. Kayaking the Green is elemental; like unplugging from one world, pure nature immersion. We offer kayaks (see extras), that leave from camp, tailored to your schedule.
Thanks to our visitors for supporting this type of project!
Most commonly booked extras:
1. Dried and split firewood bundles, usually a mix of oak with a suggested donation of $6/bundle, delivered to the campsite.
2. Kayaks on a suggested donation basis ($45) providing a flexible option for visitors to float the Green River through the NP.
3. Pending availability, we are happy to pitch a tent (REI 4 person Half Dome plus 2 sleeping pads) for those who want to camp but are not traveling with gear.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Western Valley View
2. Western Valley View
99%
(77)
48mi from Bowling Green · 3 sites
Learn more about this land:Our property sits along a ridge with a westerly view creating amazing sunsets. Short drive to historic Gallatin square, Old hickory lake / marina. Downtown Nashville 40 min drive.Please contact me before booking. Night time arrivals are discouraged, road / drive are curvy and hilly.Site 1 - top of hill near garage 30amp and waterSite 2 - rear of property no hookupsSite 3 - Rear of property 50amp and waterAll site are level and concrete
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$30
/ night
Rustic Kentucky Cabin
3. Rustic Kentucky Cabin
45mi from Bowling Green · 1 site
Quiet, spacious log cabin retreat featuring classic tongue-and-groove woodwork and rustic charm. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin offers a warm, comfortable layout with plenty of room for families or small groups. Nestled in a peaceful, private setting, it’s ideal for a relaxing getaway, nature lovers, or anyone looking to unplug and unwind.
Enjoy front-porch sitting, wildlife viewing (deer are frequent visitors), and serene country surroundings. Conveniently located just 20 miles from Dale Hollow Lake, the cabin is a great choice for lake trips, boating, fishing, and hiking, while still offering total tranquility.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$135
/ night
Hidden Valley Haven
4. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Ashley
November 2025
40 ft travel trailer
Beautiful stopover on our cross-country road trip! Easy to access with our 29’ travel trailer, and it was completely level :) hookups were easy access and hosts were friendly.
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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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Joey
August 2025
Tent
Kevin had several fantastic campsites, lots of trails to explore, and was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He gave us an amazing tour of the sites and trails, had firewood available, and was happy to help us get the most out of our stay. We also got to meet his dogs who were extremely friendly and fun!
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Ian
August 2025
Tent
Super great site with easy acess. Hike down was pretty easy and well marked trail. Also kevin gave us great tips aboit where to go and what to do in our free time.
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Susie
June 2025
30 ft fifth wheel
Property was beautiful and quiet. Saw Deer first evening and lightening bugs. Jade was very kind meeting us as we came in. Would stay again.
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Lindsay
May 2025
Tent
With pets
We did tent camping at the Spicebush site and it was awesome! Kevin was such a helpful and gracious host and the campsite was beautiful and tucked away in a what felt like a magical forest. The walk down to the site is on a lush trail that takes about 10 minutes. If we are back in the area we will definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends!
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Derric
May 2025
Tent
Kevin was a great host! The campsites were pretty maintained. Spicebush is a must for the more adventurous camper. Will definitely be back.
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S
April 2025
37 ft Class A
With pets
Very nice site. We loved it and definitely recommend. However, if you are not from Tennessee beware of the ticks- holy cow!
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Tony
April 2025
Tent
With pets
My partner and I decided to do a last minute camp trip to visit mammoth caves, and since the park itself ran out of tent sites, we booked a stay here. IT WAS SO WORTH IT. Such a wonderful secluded spot in the middle of such beautiful nature. Kevin was such a great host and greeted us on arrival. The campsite itself is about a 10-15 minute hike, and Kevin was kind enough to show us the trail and tell us all about the plants and wild life inhabiting the area. It’s a great quiet spot and a must if you are looking for an escape. Highly recommend.
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Kelly
April 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Incredible views and lovely hosts. Very clean and quiet. Would stay again for sure!
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Joseph
January 2025
Tent
One of the best campsites I've had the pleasure of staying in. Kevin is a wonderful host very informative and educational. I would stay here again if I have the opportunity. It was a blessing to come here I wouldn't have had the lovely opportunity to experience mammoth cave. 10/10 would recommend.
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