The best lakeside camping near Belle Meade

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Looking to camp by the water in Belle Meade? You’ll find over 690 lake-focused campsites here, with prices starting at $27 and an average night running $74. Campers come for swimming, hiking, and wildlife-watching—most spots allow campfires, and you’ll have access to toilets and showers. Locals rave about Camp Nashville Highland Rim (254 reviews) for its easy lake access and quiet mornings, while Wild Meadows atop Rutherford County (77 reviews) is a favorite for open skies and wildlife sightings. For something a bit more tucked away, check out Middle TN Outdoor Escape (34 reviews). Bring your gear, settle in by the lake, and take your pick from some of Tennessee’s best freshwater camping.

94% (337) 33 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Belle Meade

Four Corners Resort and Marina

1. Four Corners Resort and Marina

97%
(15)
16mi from Belle Meade · 88 sites · RVs, Lodging
Four Corners Resort and Marina is conveniently located on idyllic Percy Priest Lake just 20 miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Our beautiful RV resort offers guests an exciting getaway in the tranquility of the Four Corners Recreation Area. We are also proud to have the largest marina on the lake, offering members and visitors access to a variety of water activities. Our full-service marina features covered wet slips for boats of all sizes, boat and watersport rentals, a 24-hour fuel dock, tiny home rentals, floating cabin rentals, boat trailer storage, and everything needed for a fantastic getaway to the lake! We are proud to be home to Scoreboard Bar and Grill at Four Corners. Four Corners RV Resort overlooks beautiful Percy Priest Lake. We currently offer 114 RV sites that range from 50 to 70 feet in length. All sites are concrete pads with full hookups and include a fire pit and picnic table. Our location is the perfect destination for all your camping, boating, and recreational adventures! Come stay, play, and make memories with us at Four Corners!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$74
 / night
Camp Nashville Highland Rim

2. Camp Nashville Highland Rim

95%
(352)
22mi from Belle Meade · 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
Middle TN Outdoor Escape

3. Middle TN Outdoor Escape

100%
(49)
32mi from Belle Meade · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
We welcome you to come experience our secluded 50 acre outdoor escape in middle Tennessee. Our property offers a variety of terrain and backs up to 2,000 acres of TWRA / Williamsport Lakes which offers some of the best fishing around. We've got plenty of trails to hike and explore filled with abundant wildlife. Learn more about this land: Take in middle Tennessee’s back country beauty with a stay on our secluded 50 acres that backs up to over 2,000 acres of TN Wildlife Management Area/Williamsport Lakes. Lots of wildlife and hiking trails on location. The Natchez Trace State Parkway and Williamsport Fishing Lakes are just a short five minute drive away! Book a guided off-road adventure tour at Fisher's Off-Road Tours which is just ten minutes away. Use the promo code "ADVENTURE" and get 10% OFF! Our 50 acre property offers several different areas to camp or RV. Choose from; our large group camp area perfect for a large gathering of friends & family, a private “in the woods” tent site with campfire, a site on the hill that “overlooks the valley” or for those of you with RVs, choose from one of three areas on our property "under the stars." Our “Group Glamp” is perfect for larger groups and features a huge campfire with Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, stage with electricity, string lights, water, a clean port-a-potty, four private outdoor showers with on demand hot water and four electric posts for tents. It's the perfect area to get together with friends and family to make memories to last a lifetime. Pricing is based on the amount of people in attendance divided by four (number of people at each campsite) and then times by $40 per night. Come experience country living with a secluded Outdoor Escape in Middle Tennessee!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$36
 / night
J Percy Priest Lake

4. J Percy Priest Lake

100%
(13)
Park 14mi from Belle Meade · 181 sites
Fondly referred to as “Percy Priest” by Nashvillians, J Percy Priest Lake offers locals and visitors camping, beautiful scenery, and the chance for plenty of adventure. Those wanting to visit for a day will find biking and hiking trails with lake views, and plenty of day use shelters for a chance to chill and grill. You can get on the water in any way you choose—boats, kayaks, jet skis, and water skis are all welcome. You’ll be wowed by the lush green trees and sunny skies so much you’ll find yourself booking a campsite in one of their cushy campgrounds for a night under the stars. On top of all the adventure Mama Nature provides at Percy Priest, you can swing down to Music City; Nashville is only 15 miles away, where you can tour the Grand Ole Opry or grab a drink on Broadway. With access to this much adventure and the city of Nashville, you might just become a local yourself!
Cheatham Lock and Dam

5. Cheatham Lock and Dam

Park 25mi from Belle Meade · 59 sites
When the temperature rises, you know what to do. Get in a body of water, stat! Whether you choose swimming or boating, let the waters of Cheatham Lake be your path to chillaxing. While you’re there, you probably want to check out the Cheatham Lock, where you can witness boats being lifted 26 feet up from the river below the dam, to the lake above the dam. Now that’s not something you see everyday! With numerous opportunities for hiking, hunting, and camping in the area, you might as well stay a while and really find your groove in the waters and woods. The best part is that this is all located only 32 miles outside of Nashville, TN. City-dwellers, those boats aren’t going to drive themselves. Just go already!
Big East Fork Valley

6. Big East Fork Valley

89%
(28)
12mi from Belle Meade · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located in a quiet, pristine valley, adjacent to the Natchez Trace State Park twenty miles southwest of Nashville, Tennessee, on 5000 acres of forested land. Miles of hiking trails. Big East Fork is a preserved natural space dedicated to connecting people to Tennessee's beautiful wilderness. Ten private parcels were cobbled together, originally built as private residences and farmstead. All houses are available for rent and camping sites are located near by. Twenty miles of hiking trails wind throughout the forest, leading campers by the lake, creeks, and seasonal and perennial small waterfalls. Wildlife residents include hawks, turkeys, coyotes, beavers, and deer. Showers are available at Big East Fork Retreat. See bigeastfork.com.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
Old Hickory Lake

7. Old Hickory Lake

100%
(2)
Park 17mi from Belle Meade · 100 sites
Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Old Hickory Lake.
David Crockett State Park

8. David Crockett State Park

100%
(2)
State park 24mi from Belle Meade · 122 sites
Discover the natural splendor of David Crockett State Park.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Montgomery Bell State Park

9. Montgomery Bell State Park

92%
(6)
State park 24mi from Belle Meade · 41 sites
Three lakes and many miles of trails make this park the ideal setting for adventure.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

10. Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

100%
(3)
State park 34mi from Belle Meade · 57 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires

Looking to camp by the water in Belle Meade? You’ll find over 690 lake-focused campsites here, with prices starting at $27 and an average night running $74. Campers come for swimming, hiking, and wildlife-watching—most spots allow campfires, and you’ll have access to toilets and showers. Locals rave about Camp Nashville Highland Rim (254 reviews) for its easy lake access and quiet mornings, while Wild Meadows atop Rutherford County (77 reviews) is a favorite for open skies and wildlife sightings. For something a bit more tucked away, check out Middle TN Outdoor Escape (34 reviews). Bring your gear, settle in by the lake, and take your pick from some of Tennessee’s best freshwater camping.

94% (337) 33 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Belle Meade

Four Corners Resort and Marina

1. Four Corners Resort and Marina

97%
(15)
16mi from Belle Meade · 88 sites · RVs, Lodging
Four Corners Resort and Marina is conveniently located on idyllic Percy Priest Lake just 20 miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Our beautiful RV resort offers guests an exciting getaway in the tranquility of the Four Corners Recreation Area. We are also proud to have the largest marina on the lake, offering members and visitors access to a variety of water activities. Our full-service marina features covered wet slips for boats of all sizes, boat and watersport rentals, a 24-hour fuel dock, tiny home rentals, floating cabin rentals, boat trailer storage, and everything needed for a fantastic getaway to the lake! We are proud to be home to Scoreboard Bar and Grill at Four Corners. Four Corners RV Resort overlooks beautiful Percy Priest Lake. We currently offer 114 RV sites that range from 50 to 70 feet in length. All sites are concrete pads with full hookups and include a fire pit and picnic table. Our location is the perfect destination for all your camping, boating, and recreational adventures! Come stay, play, and make memories with us at Four Corners!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$74
 / night
Camp Nashville Highland Rim

2. Camp Nashville Highland Rim

95%
(352)
22mi from Belle Meade · 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
Middle TN Outdoor Escape

3. Middle TN Outdoor Escape

100%
(49)
32mi from Belle Meade · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
We welcome you to come experience our secluded 50 acre outdoor escape in middle Tennessee. Our property offers a variety of terrain and backs up to 2,000 acres of TWRA / Williamsport Lakes which offers some of the best fishing around. We've got plenty of trails to hike and explore filled with abundant wildlife. Learn more about this land: Take in middle Tennessee’s back country beauty with a stay on our secluded 50 acres that backs up to over 2,000 acres of TN Wildlife Management Area/Williamsport Lakes. Lots of wildlife and hiking trails on location. The Natchez Trace State Parkway and Williamsport Fishing Lakes are just a short five minute drive away! Book a guided off-road adventure tour at Fisher's Off-Road Tours which is just ten minutes away. Use the promo code "ADVENTURE" and get 10% OFF! Our 50 acre property offers several different areas to camp or RV. Choose from; our large group camp area perfect for a large gathering of friends & family, a private “in the woods” tent site with campfire, a site on the hill that “overlooks the valley” or for those of you with RVs, choose from one of three areas on our property "under the stars." Our “Group Glamp” is perfect for larger groups and features a huge campfire with Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, stage with electricity, string lights, water, a clean port-a-potty, four private outdoor showers with on demand hot water and four electric posts for tents. It's the perfect area to get together with friends and family to make memories to last a lifetime. Pricing is based on the amount of people in attendance divided by four (number of people at each campsite) and then times by $40 per night. Come experience country living with a secluded Outdoor Escape in Middle Tennessee!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$36
 / night
J Percy Priest Lake

4. J Percy Priest Lake

100%
(13)
Park 14mi from Belle Meade · 181 sites
Fondly referred to as “Percy Priest” by Nashvillians, J Percy Priest Lake offers locals and visitors camping, beautiful scenery, and the chance for plenty of adventure. Those wanting to visit for a day will find biking and hiking trails with lake views, and plenty of day use shelters for a chance to chill and grill. You can get on the water in any way you choose—boats, kayaks, jet skis, and water skis are all welcome. You’ll be wowed by the lush green trees and sunny skies so much you’ll find yourself booking a campsite in one of their cushy campgrounds for a night under the stars. On top of all the adventure Mama Nature provides at Percy Priest, you can swing down to Music City; Nashville is only 15 miles away, where you can tour the Grand Ole Opry or grab a drink on Broadway. With access to this much adventure and the city of Nashville, you might just become a local yourself!
Cheatham Lock and Dam

5. Cheatham Lock and Dam

Park 25mi from Belle Meade · 59 sites
When the temperature rises, you know what to do. Get in a body of water, stat! Whether you choose swimming or boating, let the waters of Cheatham Lake be your path to chillaxing. While you’re there, you probably want to check out the Cheatham Lock, where you can witness boats being lifted 26 feet up from the river below the dam, to the lake above the dam. Now that’s not something you see everyday! With numerous opportunities for hiking, hunting, and camping in the area, you might as well stay a while and really find your groove in the waters and woods. The best part is that this is all located only 32 miles outside of Nashville, TN. City-dwellers, those boats aren’t going to drive themselves. Just go already!
Big East Fork Valley

6. Big East Fork Valley

89%
(28)
12mi from Belle Meade · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located in a quiet, pristine valley, adjacent to the Natchez Trace State Park twenty miles southwest of Nashville, Tennessee, on 5000 acres of forested land. Miles of hiking trails. Big East Fork is a preserved natural space dedicated to connecting people to Tennessee's beautiful wilderness. Ten private parcels were cobbled together, originally built as private residences and farmstead. All houses are available for rent and camping sites are located near by. Twenty miles of hiking trails wind throughout the forest, leading campers by the lake, creeks, and seasonal and perennial small waterfalls. Wildlife residents include hawks, turkeys, coyotes, beavers, and deer. Showers are available at Big East Fork Retreat. See bigeastfork.com.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
Old Hickory Lake

7. Old Hickory Lake

100%
(2)
Park 17mi from Belle Meade · 100 sites
Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Old Hickory Lake.
David Crockett State Park

8. David Crockett State Park

100%
(2)
State park 24mi from Belle Meade · 122 sites
Discover the natural splendor of David Crockett State Park.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Montgomery Bell State Park

9. Montgomery Bell State Park

92%
(6)
State park 24mi from Belle Meade · 41 sites
Three lakes and many miles of trails make this park the ideal setting for adventure.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

10. Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

100%
(3)
State park 34mi from Belle Meade · 57 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires

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