96% (4.6K) • 583 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chattanooga
River Life RV Resort
1. River Life RV Resort
99%
(46)
9.4mi from Chattanooga · 4 sites · RVs
Learn more about this land:
Private RV camping on the Tennessee River. Convenient location. Close to downtown Chattanooga. Double boat ramps, fire pits, canoeing, and fishing. Open year round. Full hookups!
Come visit us and see why we say....
Life is better at the river!
Laura
Please note: Holiday rates may vary! Contact me for info.
Full hookups
from
$138
/ night
The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent
2. The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent
95%
(47)
37mi from Chattanooga · 1 site · Lodging
About this space
We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape.
The space
Our 10x12 foot canvas safari tent offers a cozy 120 sq ft of space which can accommodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed.
Here's what you find inside:
- Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover.
- Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket.
- Side table with reading material and games.
- Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking).
- Heat powered stove fan.
- Bundle of camp stove sized firewood.
- Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank.
- 6 person Coleman pop up tent.
- Yoga Mat
- Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt.
- Butane camp stove with fuel.
- Battery powered fan/light combination.
- Portable battery powered lantern.
- Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle.
- 3 wash tubs.
- Handmade broom.
- 1 person hammock.
Here's what you'll find outside:
- agon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood.
- 6ft picnic table.
- Cafe table and two chairs.
- 2 Adirondack chairs.
- Combination fire pit/grill.
- Solar powered cafe lights.
- Solar shower.
- Camp toilet with bags and Absorbent Gel Liquid Waste Gelling and Deodorizing Powder
- Trash can and trash bags.
- 5 gallon Coleman water cooler.
You need to bring:
- Towels and rags
- Food
- Toilet paper and paper products
- Bug spray for summer months.
Also recommended to bring:
- Ice or dry ice
- Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees!
- Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink)
Guest access
Folklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months.
Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a that you can use to bring your luggage down.
Other things to note
• The river will rise and fall depending on how much rain we are getting. It tends to be lower late summer to early fall. We cannot guarantee water levels.
• This is primitive off grid camping. There's no electricity or running water. We recommend bringing a portable battery pack to charge devices.
• Please be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$102
/ night
The Private Reserve Cabin + RV Pad
3. The Private Reserve Cabin + RV Pad
98%
(28)
31mi from Chattanooga · 2 sites · Lodging
New to HipCamp? Use this code for $10 off your stay with us: https://www.hipcamp.com/i/elisabethc3462c9
**HIGHLIGHTS**
OUTDOORSY LOCATION
- Paved roads all the way to the cabin
- 3 Mins → Grundy Lakes at South Cumberland State Park
- 4 Mins → downtown Tracy City
- 10 Mins → Fiery Gizzard Trail
- 15 Mins → The Caverns (Caves and Music Venue)
- 45 Mins → Chattanooga
- 50 Mins → McMinnville & the Cumberland Caverns
- Guidebook with nearby recommendations provided
WELCOMING ENTRY
- Driveway gate, can be locked for added security
- Lighted and covered entryway
- Smart lock for convenient and secure access
- Local guidebook with recommendations provided
STOCKED MAIN LEVEL (no stairs required)
- Kitchen: cooking & dining essentials: stainless steel appliances, countertop dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker
- Living Room: Queen-sized pull-out sleeper sofa, reclining/rocking armchair (a second armchair is available in the entryway for additional seating), smart TV
- Entry/Mudroom: ideal for leaving shoes and hanging jackets
- Laundry: stacked washer and dryer
- Bathroom: full bathroom with walk-in shower
COZY LOFT (separated with a door for privacy)
- Bedroom: queen sized bed, small dresser, and smart TV
SOAK IN THE OUTDOORS
- Hot tub deck with inflatable hot tub and Adirondack chairs
- Covered front porch with swing and rocking chair
- Large fire pit
- Rocking bench and circular picnic table
- Roped-off meditation area with Adirondack chairs (yoga mats provided inside)
- 8 acres of nature, surrounded by trees and natural rock formations
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Waterproof mattress and pillow covers on in all bedrooms
- TVs in all sleeping areas
- Blackout window treatments
- Full sized laundry
PETS LOVE IT TOO
- Extra cleaning & sanitation provided
- Pet essentials: Poop bags and enzymatic spray
RV PAD AVAILABLE AS WELL
- Gravel pad: 82” (6.83’) wide x 528” (44’) long
- 50ft+ of driveway/gravel clearance for maneuvering
- FULL hookups: grey/black water dump, potable water via city hose connection, 30amp electric outlet, and 4 outdoor outlets (please bring 20ft hoses and extension cord to ensure access)
- WiFi
- trash cans
- small deck
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/tennessee-rv-pad-w-wifi-full-hookups-deck-r57h5qjd?
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
Last Light At Burning Skye Bluff
4. Last Light At Burning Skye Bluff
15mi from Chattanooga · 1 site · Tent
Burning Skye Bluff
Stunning sunset views high above the Sequatchie Valley drop behind the expansive and breathtaking Cumberland Plateau!
Perched atop Suck Creek Mountain, Burning Skye Bluff is a quiet, mountaintop campsite where the sky seems to ignite at sunset. From this cliff-top, the land drops away into sweeping, unobstructed views of the Sequatchie Valley and the Cumberland Plateau, with golden hour stretching long and wide across the horizon.
The site features a stone fire ring set right at the edge of the overlook — the perfect place to gather as daylight fades and the sky shifts from gold to ember to stars. On clear evenings, sunsets here are unforgettable, and after dark, the elevation brings cool breezes, deep quiet, and expansive stargazing.
This is a peaceful, secluded spot designed for campers who want space, views, and stillness. It’s ideal for couples, solo travelers, photographers, or anyone looking to unplug and spend an evening watching the sky.
Adventure Access! A 4x4 is required. This beautiful site is not for the faint of heart, yet it’s worth every bit of effort necessary to get there. The site is well suited for vehicle camping or minimalist setups. Come prepared, bring what you need, and settle in — the view does the rest.
If you’re looking for a place where sunset is the main event, Burning Skye Bluff delivers.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$20
/ night
Adventures Unlimited Campground
5. Adventures Unlimited Campground
94%
(16)
31mi from Chattanooga · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Adventures Unlimited Tent Camping, RV Sites and Cabins
Ready for an awesome Ocoee Rafting adventure getaway that doesn’t need to end as soon as you get off the river? Stay at our wooded 30-acre resort, right here in Ocoee, with six bungalow cabins, two large group cabins, and a campground with tent and RV sites. RV sites offer electrical (both 30 and 50 amp sites) and water hookups, and there is a dump station on campus. Our bathhouse is complete with hot showers too! Quiet hours are midnight to 8 am, and there is a campground host.
We have yummy things to eat, cold beverages and live music at The Bus Bar and Grill. Check us out @thebusbarocoee page for a current line up of fun!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$10
/ night
96% (4.6K) • 583 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chattanooga
River Life RV Resort
1. River Life RV Resort
99%
(46)
9.4mi from Chattanooga · 4 sites · RVs
Learn more about this land:
Private RV camping on the Tennessee River. Convenient location. Close to downtown Chattanooga. Double boat ramps, fire pits, canoeing, and fishing. Open year round. Full hookups!
Come visit us and see why we say....
Life is better at the river!
Laura
Please note: Holiday rates may vary! Contact me for info.
Full hookups
from
$138
/ night
The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent
2. The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent
95%
(47)
37mi from Chattanooga · 1 site · Lodging
About this space
We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape.
The space
Our 10x12 foot canvas safari tent offers a cozy 120 sq ft of space which can accommodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed.
Here's what you find inside:
- Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover.
- Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket.
- Side table with reading material and games.
- Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking).
- Heat powered stove fan.
- Bundle of camp stove sized firewood.
- Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank.
- 6 person Coleman pop up tent.
- Yoga Mat
- Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt.
- Butane camp stove with fuel.
- Battery powered fan/light combination.
- Portable battery powered lantern.
- Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle.
- 3 wash tubs.
- Handmade broom.
- 1 person hammock.
Here's what you'll find outside:
- agon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood.
- 6ft picnic table.
- Cafe table and two chairs.
- 2 Adirondack chairs.
- Combination fire pit/grill.
- Solar powered cafe lights.
- Solar shower.
- Camp toilet with bags and Absorbent Gel Liquid Waste Gelling and Deodorizing Powder
- Trash can and trash bags.
- 5 gallon Coleman water cooler.
You need to bring:
- Towels and rags
- Food
- Toilet paper and paper products
- Bug spray for summer months.
Also recommended to bring:
- Ice or dry ice
- Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees!
- Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink)
Guest access
Folklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months.
Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a that you can use to bring your luggage down.
Other things to note
• The river will rise and fall depending on how much rain we are getting. It tends to be lower late summer to early fall. We cannot guarantee water levels.
• This is primitive off grid camping. There's no electricity or running water. We recommend bringing a portable battery pack to charge devices.
• Please be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$102
/ night
The Private Reserve Cabin + RV Pad
3. The Private Reserve Cabin + RV Pad
98%
(28)
31mi from Chattanooga · 2 sites · Lodging
New to HipCamp? Use this code for $10 off your stay with us: https://www.hipcamp.com/i/elisabethc3462c9
**HIGHLIGHTS**
OUTDOORSY LOCATION
- Paved roads all the way to the cabin
- 3 Mins → Grundy Lakes at South Cumberland State Park
- 4 Mins → downtown Tracy City
- 10 Mins → Fiery Gizzard Trail
- 15 Mins → The Caverns (Caves and Music Venue)
- 45 Mins → Chattanooga
- 50 Mins → McMinnville & the Cumberland Caverns
- Guidebook with nearby recommendations provided
WELCOMING ENTRY
- Driveway gate, can be locked for added security
- Lighted and covered entryway
- Smart lock for convenient and secure access
- Local guidebook with recommendations provided
STOCKED MAIN LEVEL (no stairs required)
- Kitchen: cooking & dining essentials: stainless steel appliances, countertop dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker
- Living Room: Queen-sized pull-out sleeper sofa, reclining/rocking armchair (a second armchair is available in the entryway for additional seating), smart TV
- Entry/Mudroom: ideal for leaving shoes and hanging jackets
- Laundry: stacked washer and dryer
- Bathroom: full bathroom with walk-in shower
COZY LOFT (separated with a door for privacy)
- Bedroom: queen sized bed, small dresser, and smart TV
SOAK IN THE OUTDOORS
- Hot tub deck with inflatable hot tub and Adirondack chairs
- Covered front porch with swing and rocking chair
- Large fire pit
- Rocking bench and circular picnic table
- Roped-off meditation area with Adirondack chairs (yoga mats provided inside)
- 8 acres of nature, surrounded by trees and natural rock formations
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Waterproof mattress and pillow covers on in all bedrooms
- TVs in all sleeping areas
- Blackout window treatments
- Full sized laundry
PETS LOVE IT TOO
- Extra cleaning & sanitation provided
- Pet essentials: Poop bags and enzymatic spray
RV PAD AVAILABLE AS WELL
- Gravel pad: 82” (6.83’) wide x 528” (44’) long
- 50ft+ of driveway/gravel clearance for maneuvering
- FULL hookups: grey/black water dump, potable water via city hose connection, 30amp electric outlet, and 4 outdoor outlets (please bring 20ft hoses and extension cord to ensure access)
- WiFi
- trash cans
- small deck
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/tennessee-rv-pad-w-wifi-full-hookups-deck-r57h5qjd?
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
Last Light At Burning Skye Bluff
4. Last Light At Burning Skye Bluff
15mi from Chattanooga · 1 site · Tent
Burning Skye Bluff
Stunning sunset views high above the Sequatchie Valley drop behind the expansive and breathtaking Cumberland Plateau!
Perched atop Suck Creek Mountain, Burning Skye Bluff is a quiet, mountaintop campsite where the sky seems to ignite at sunset. From this cliff-top, the land drops away into sweeping, unobstructed views of the Sequatchie Valley and the Cumberland Plateau, with golden hour stretching long and wide across the horizon.
The site features a stone fire ring set right at the edge of the overlook — the perfect place to gather as daylight fades and the sky shifts from gold to ember to stars. On clear evenings, sunsets here are unforgettable, and after dark, the elevation brings cool breezes, deep quiet, and expansive stargazing.
This is a peaceful, secluded spot designed for campers who want space, views, and stillness. It’s ideal for couples, solo travelers, photographers, or anyone looking to unplug and spend an evening watching the sky.
Adventure Access! A 4x4 is required. This beautiful site is not for the faint of heart, yet it’s worth every bit of effort necessary to get there. The site is well suited for vehicle camping or minimalist setups. Come prepared, bring what you need, and settle in — the view does the rest.
If you’re looking for a place where sunset is the main event, Burning Skye Bluff delivers.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$20
/ night
Adventures Unlimited Campground
5. Adventures Unlimited Campground
94%
(16)
31mi from Chattanooga · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Adventures Unlimited Tent Camping, RV Sites and Cabins
Ready for an awesome Ocoee Rafting adventure getaway that doesn’t need to end as soon as you get off the river? Stay at our wooded 30-acre resort, right here in Ocoee, with six bungalow cabins, two large group cabins, and a campground with tent and RV sites. RV sites offer electrical (both 30 and 50 amp sites) and water hookups, and there is a dump station on campus. Our bathhouse is complete with hot showers too! Quiet hours are midnight to 8 am, and there is a campground host.
We have yummy things to eat, cold beverages and live music at The Bus Bar and Grill. Check us out @thebusbarocoee page for a current line up of fun!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$10
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Austin
November 2025
15 ft travel trailer
This campsite is great! It is very spacious with great views. They have canoes and kayaks available to use and it’s great to get on the water for sunrise or sunset. Located close to some awesome outdoors areas like Suck Creek and Middle Creek. Highly recommend.
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MacKenzie
November 2025
With pets
Beautiful property, cozy cabin, close to many fun activities!
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Jonathan
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
This campground is great! Convenient, well priced, clean, and the staff at the campground and restaurant are all kind and helpful.
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Mike
November 2025
26 ft travel trailer
I love this campground. The benefits are numerous starting with the location to Nooga, the clean water of the river, farm fresh eggs right down the street, and last but not least, a wolf on sentry. Seriously, Ava is super sweet and the rest of the pack are apparently super social as well. The hosts are proud of their campground with good reason. There's a lot to offer here! Have fun with the time zones! Honestly, that kept us on our toes!
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Laura
October 2025
With kids
Great spot in nature, cozy tent which kept us nice and dry when it stormed. The host’s home is visible which wasn’t a problem, but worth noting. Love that it was well stocked, we had a lovely stay and would come back. Thank you!
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Kesha
September 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Fun atmosphere, good drinks, good food, and loved the staff. We stayed for a quick night on our way home. It was easy to get in and good place to relax and enjoy the drinks.
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William
September 2025
Tent
Really friendly people and it's a really great crowd of people that camp here too. Beautiful nature and good quality amenities like showers for the price. Very relaxing place. Restaurant nearby is convenient and has cool parties on the weekends.
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Phil
September 2025
44 ft Class C
One of, if not the best places we have ever had the pleasure of camping at!!!
Laura & Delon were GREAT HOSTS!!
The property is beautiful and set up perfectly for visitors.
We had the “Eagles Nest” spot.
Great view of the river.
Only 5 spots so not overcrowded.
Clean, spacious, well maintained resort. Well recommended this resort to anybody.
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Nicki
September 2025
With pets
We had a great time on Thomas' land. Directions were perfect, the site was clean and relaxing.
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Danielle
September 2025
35 ft Class C
With kids
The view from every RV site is incredible! The hosts did an amazing job with the property and the kids loved kayaking on the river and climbing up and down the rope on the rocks. It is also so close to downtown! We will definitely be back!
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Mike
August 2025
Tent
Such a cool last minute spot I was able to book!
Was extremely laid back and quiet on a Tuesday evening.
They have a shower house, restaurant/bar, for $10 just can’t be beat.
Will definitely be back for a multi stay!
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Marisa
August 2025
43 ft fifth wheel
With kids
After 10 years of camping this was the most beautiful campground we have ever stayed at. It had full hookup and wifi and wonderfully kind hosts; but other than that you felt like you were by yourself in the most scenic location ever. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their perfect property and everything reflected that. We loved the beautiful views, the kayaks, the suggestions of things to do from the owner, including guiding us to the top of a nearby mountain for sunrise, the rope swing we kayaked to each day & the sweet well behaved dogs that roamed the property-you can just tell these sweet old pups are living out their best life here as well. I also loved all the well thought out seating areas all over. Adirondacks perfectly positioned with rock foot rests, swings, rock tables, patio furniture, perfect landscaping -everything was just beyond what we expected. We didn’t even have to get out our chairs or our outdoor rug because everything was nicely mulched. My only worry is that as more people discover this gem of a place it will be harder to book. LOL Thanks again Laura & Delon!
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Bex
July 2025
Tent
Very cute campsite! Perfect for any duration of stay. Hot showers were great! Will definitely be coming back(:
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Keltcee
July 2025
With pets
We loved this camping trip. The hosts were so informative and you could tell they put a lot of thought and work into the campsite. We loved that there was access to the creek and so many cool hikes around with waterfalls. It felt so private and was a camping trip we will always remember.
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Robert
July 2025
5 ft travel trailer
With pets
A wonderful place. The hosts were kind and even stared local swimming hole secrets. I highly recomend staying here.
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Jessikah
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Private Reserve Cabin + RV Pad
We stayed at the cabin for two nights and really enjoyed it. It’s small and quaint, but very functional and comfortable. It had pretty much everything we needed, which was great in case we forgot to pack anything.
The central heat and air were a nice surprise and made the space feel just right. The hot tub was definitely a plus—perfect for winding down in the evening.
Even though the cabin is in a small town, there are still things to do nearby. Foster Falls is only about 15 minutes away and a great spot to get outside and enjoy nature.
Overall, a peaceful and easy place to stay.
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Tiffany
June 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had the most wonderful time at River Life RV Resort. It’s a great place to take in nature’s true beauty. Laura and Delon were the most amazing hosts! We loved that our dogs could be off leash, running around with other dogs on the property. We hope to return again soon!
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Danika
June 2025
25 ft campervan
Great location close to the river. Peaceful and friendly atmosphere
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Jessi
June 2025
With pets
This place was so adorable and very very private. You can even lock the gate behind you and feel extra secure. The power went out due to an unexpected strong storm, but we still had a great time! Would totally recommend this place to anyone. The stairs are very steep to the loft, but that’s just a warning, not a complaint at all and that info is in the booking. Just minutes from the lake with fishing and a little swimming beach too. Hank’s corner and the bakery were nice to get lunch and snacks for later.
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David
May 2025
Group trip
The amenities were great for our weekend needs. The Cabin was very clean, comfy bed, well equipped kitchen. The fire pit was the focal point for our crew of 14. We enjoyed the campfire every night. We set up our kitchen by the Weber grill, we used the grill three or four times while we were there. There were flat areas to set up tents. I was able to maneuver our 14' camper & 14' trailer in the parking lot. This location will be a frequent flyer for us!
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