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The best beach camping near Chattanooga
97% (99) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chattanooga
The Ponderosa
1. The Ponderosa
100%
(95)
28mi from Chattanooga · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
PLEASE READ before you book!
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
Pool closes the second weekend of Sept.
2025 we will have a brand new pavilion in pool area! WE WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION BUT IT WILL NOT INTERRUPT OUR HIPPIES STAY.
We rent our pool out on weekends but if you would like to have it while you are here let us know and we will rent it to you if it's not booked.
$300 all day
We look forward to seeing everyone!
See Lodge cast iron factory. Enjoy our small town. We're close to Rock City and the Chattanooga choo choo and other great sites in Chattanooga Tn.
Enjoy our swimming pool that opens in Late May but closes on the first cold snap, usually end of Sept every fall.
Many amenities such as bathhouse, free Wi-Fi, grill, corn hole game and fire pit with wood.
South Pittsburg, Tn is the home of Lodge Cast iron!
Every year there is a National Cornbread Festival. Bring a tent and stay with us!
POSITIVES OF STAYING WITH US
1. We will treat you like family.
2. We supply firewood.
3. We supply gas for the grill.
4. The pool is yours at no charge if there is no party scheduled.
5. We have free coffee in our pool area kitchen. A small refrigerator and a microwave.
6. HOT SHOWERS!! shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels and washcloths provided.
7. Bathroom and sink
8. Back porch to relax on if you choose to.
9. Free Wi-Fi
10. Kayaking in area.
11. Hiking trails all over the Jasper Highlands! very close to us.
12. We have two horses you can pet and spend time with, but don't turn your back on the brown one! she will bite your butt! lol! (This should've been in the negatives, lol!!)
Here are the NEGATIVES OF STAYING AT THE PONDEROSA
1. We have 5 German shepherds in a kennel that will welcome you upon your arrival with barking. They settle down eventually.
2. We have a nosy Monkey named Daisy Mae who watches our campers and pool parties continually.
3. We rent our pool out so it may not always be available to you when you're here and the bathroom is shared with them during your stay.
4. Our property is across the street from a scrap metal yard that opens too early.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Camping in the woods in Ocoee
2. Camping in the woods in Ocoee
93%
(55)
31mi from Chattanooga · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
The Farm on Federal is a beautiful 11 acre property in the heart of Ocoee, Tennessee!
Park your RV, camper, camper van or even tent camp on our beautiful forested farm. You will have access to many different kinds of sites on our property. We offer full hookup RV sites as well as camper van and car camping sites and even rustic tent campsites!
We raise rotationally-grazed, beyond-organic, forest-fed and pasture raised chicken eggs, meat chickens, pork and lamb. Peak into our small-scale farming operation!
You will be in the middle of Ocoee - close to all kinds of water adventures on the Ocoee or Hiwassee River and Parksville Lake. We do offer kayak and tube rentals as well as a shuttle service to the river! There is also lots of land adventures like hiking, mountain biking and much more in the Cherokee National Forest. Also located only 15 minutes from downtown Cleveland and 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga.
We offer a full hook up as well as sewer dumping station for a small fee, fast Wifi, fire wood, fresh farm products, as well as from scratch sourdough products/baked goods/other tasty treats and much more! For more information, you can view our website.
Other Things to Note:
While we have well behaved and calm animals, this is not a petting zoo. Please do not approach the animals. Also, all fences are hot, meaning electrified and on... do not touch!
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$19
/ night
Cloudland Canyon State Park
3. Cloudland Canyon State Park
94%
(32)
State park 21mi from Chattanooga · 36 sites
Explore a waterfall-strewn canyon and sweeping views of the Appalachians in one day.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cherokee National Forest
4. Cherokee National Forest
96%
(49)
National forest 207mi from Chattanooga · 625 sites
Follow us to Tennessee and dive into the grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest! It’s filled to the brim with scenic forested trails, rushing rivers, and rainbow trout. During the day you can go rafting, and at night you can bask yourself in moonshine (of various sorts) and brush up on your constellations. If you are in pursuit of some Appalachian Mountain bliss, this is the right place to start. Don’t forget your camera, you're going to want to show these vistas off!
Fort Mountain State Park
5. Fort Mountain State Park
100%
(12)
State park 37mi from Chattanooga · 28 sites
This sprawling park has multi-use trails, an ancient fort, and a lakeside beach.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
6. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
88%
(4)
State park 41mi from Chattanooga · 55 sites
Discover the thrill of Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park
7. James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park
100%
(6)
State park 44mi from Chattanooga · 7 sites
Discover the serene beauty of James H. Floyd State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
97% (99) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chattanooga
The Ponderosa
1. The Ponderosa
100%
(95)
28mi from Chattanooga · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
PLEASE READ before you book!
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
Pool closes the second weekend of Sept.
2025 we will have a brand new pavilion in pool area! WE WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION BUT IT WILL NOT INTERRUPT OUR HIPPIES STAY.
We rent our pool out on weekends but if you would like to have it while you are here let us know and we will rent it to you if it's not booked.
$300 all day
We look forward to seeing everyone!
See Lodge cast iron factory. Enjoy our small town. We're close to Rock City and the Chattanooga choo choo and other great sites in Chattanooga Tn.
Enjoy our swimming pool that opens in Late May but closes on the first cold snap, usually end of Sept every fall.
Many amenities such as bathhouse, free Wi-Fi, grill, corn hole game and fire pit with wood.
South Pittsburg, Tn is the home of Lodge Cast iron!
Every year there is a National Cornbread Festival. Bring a tent and stay with us!
POSITIVES OF STAYING WITH US
1. We will treat you like family.
2. We supply firewood.
3. We supply gas for the grill.
4. The pool is yours at no charge if there is no party scheduled.
5. We have free coffee in our pool area kitchen. A small refrigerator and a microwave.
6. HOT SHOWERS!! shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels and washcloths provided.
7. Bathroom and sink
8. Back porch to relax on if you choose to.
9. Free Wi-Fi
10. Kayaking in area.
11. Hiking trails all over the Jasper Highlands! very close to us.
12. We have two horses you can pet and spend time with, but don't turn your back on the brown one! she will bite your butt! lol! (This should've been in the negatives, lol!!)
Here are the NEGATIVES OF STAYING AT THE PONDEROSA
1. We have 5 German shepherds in a kennel that will welcome you upon your arrival with barking. They settle down eventually.
2. We have a nosy Monkey named Daisy Mae who watches our campers and pool parties continually.
3. We rent our pool out so it may not always be available to you when you're here and the bathroom is shared with them during your stay.
4. Our property is across the street from a scrap metal yard that opens too early.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Camping in the woods in Ocoee
2. Camping in the woods in Ocoee
93%
(55)
31mi from Chattanooga · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
The Farm on Federal is a beautiful 11 acre property in the heart of Ocoee, Tennessee!
Park your RV, camper, camper van or even tent camp on our beautiful forested farm. You will have access to many different kinds of sites on our property. We offer full hookup RV sites as well as camper van and car camping sites and even rustic tent campsites!
We raise rotationally-grazed, beyond-organic, forest-fed and pasture raised chicken eggs, meat chickens, pork and lamb. Peak into our small-scale farming operation!
You will be in the middle of Ocoee - close to all kinds of water adventures on the Ocoee or Hiwassee River and Parksville Lake. We do offer kayak and tube rentals as well as a shuttle service to the river! There is also lots of land adventures like hiking, mountain biking and much more in the Cherokee National Forest. Also located only 15 minutes from downtown Cleveland and 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga.
We offer a full hook up as well as sewer dumping station for a small fee, fast Wifi, fire wood, fresh farm products, as well as from scratch sourdough products/baked goods/other tasty treats and much more! For more information, you can view our website.
Other Things to Note:
While we have well behaved and calm animals, this is not a petting zoo. Please do not approach the animals. Also, all fences are hot, meaning electrified and on... do not touch!
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$19
/ night
Cloudland Canyon State Park
3. Cloudland Canyon State Park
94%
(32)
State park 21mi from Chattanooga · 36 sites
Explore a waterfall-strewn canyon and sweeping views of the Appalachians in one day.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cherokee National Forest
4. Cherokee National Forest
96%
(49)
National forest 207mi from Chattanooga · 625 sites
Follow us to Tennessee and dive into the grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest! It’s filled to the brim with scenic forested trails, rushing rivers, and rainbow trout. During the day you can go rafting, and at night you can bask yourself in moonshine (of various sorts) and brush up on your constellations. If you are in pursuit of some Appalachian Mountain bliss, this is the right place to start. Don’t forget your camera, you're going to want to show these vistas off!
Fort Mountain State Park
5. Fort Mountain State Park
100%
(12)
State park 37mi from Chattanooga · 28 sites
This sprawling park has multi-use trails, an ancient fort, and a lakeside beach.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
6. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
88%
(4)
State park 41mi from Chattanooga · 55 sites
Discover the thrill of Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park
7. James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park
100%
(6)
State park 44mi from Chattanooga · 7 sites
Discover the serene beauty of James H. Floyd State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Anne
September 2025
16 ft car
Phenomenal hosts! I was super comfortable there by myself. Lovely property and very kind hosts. I would love to return and Highly Recommend!
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Melanie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Jan’s camping spot was nice. We enjoyed the stay.
We did a little hike nearby and loved the lake, the horses, the monkeys. Will comeback!
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Jenn
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We have stayed here multiple times and the hospitality and kindness is always a staple. We have been welcomed with smiles each visit. Nice level tent spots, fire rings with wood provided and coffee in the morning.
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Dustin
August 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Mitchell was very nice and made sure we were good on comfortable. It’s a very basic campsite but nice and cheap!
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Jenn
July 2025
Tent
We had an absolutely wonderful stay for two nights. The hospitality it top shelf. The hosts are super friendly, kind, and considerate. They truly put forth the effort for people to enjoy their stay. From petting and feeding the horses, to meeting Miss Daisy the adorable monkey, to the pool it was great. Having access to coffee in the mornings to having use of the grill it elevated the experience. We will be back for another stay. Thank Y'all
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Cheyenne
April 2025
Tent
We had such a lovely stay at the Ponderosa! My friend and I stayed the night after the Cornbread Festival, and we were lucky enough to meet a lot of the family (including the pets). Jan is a 10/10 host - she and her husband made sure we had everything we needed and even had a fire ready to go for us when we arrived. It was so nice to have access to a shower, refrigerator, and a coffee pot in the morning. My friend and I tent camped, and the land was perfect for our setup.
We were given warnings about some dogs close by that bark in the night. We heard them, but it didn’t stop us from getting a good night’s sleep. I also loved hearing the stream next to the campsite.
Thank you so much for giving us such a comfortable and memorable end to our trip to the area! We’ll definitely be back!!
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Lynda
April 2025
Tent
With pets
Nicest host ever! We were in town for the Cornbread Festival and it was convenient to all the activities. Host provided all the firewood we could use. Checked in to see if we needed anything. There’s access to a small kitchen area with use of coffee maker, fridge. The 5 acres is in a neighborhood.
Bonus: Ask to see their monkey.
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Robert
December 2024
16 ft car
Nice place and very nice people. Would definitely stay again.
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