The best campgrounds near Clarksville, Tennessee with horseback riding

Looking to go camping near Clarksville, Tennessee? Hipcamp has over 1,387 options for you to choose from, with prices starting as low as $10 per night. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like The Slab (by the Barren) (210 reviews), Peaceful Hills Retreat Campground (106 reviews), and Benjamin's RV Sanctuary (75 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as showers, potable water, and campfires. And if you're into climbing, biking, or whitewater paddling, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. So start planning your camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Clarksville

Looking to go camping near Clarksville, Tennessee? Hipcamp has over 1,387 options for you to choose from, with prices starting as low as $10 per night. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like The Slab (by the Barren) (210 reviews), Peaceful Hills Retreat Campground (106 reviews), and Benjamin's RV Sanctuary (75 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as showers, potable water, and campfires. And if you're into climbing, biking, or whitewater paddling, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. So start planning your camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Clarksville

1. Sacred Dog Ranch

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(157)

39mi from Clarksville · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Our sanctuary is a special piece of history and a regenerative farm where living soil and pollinator banks combat climate change and revive the eco-system ! The cabin we live in was built in 1797 - which we have preserved and upgraded with fantastic antique decor, Rock N Roll flare and cutting edge street art. We encourage art, music and nature crafting! We take great pride in providing a magical creative space that is welcome to earthlings of all stripes! The June blooms are exceptional and the butterflies’ will delight... you will leave a little piece of your heart here on the farm❤️🐝🐶🧚‍♀️ Horse Back Riding available!

2. Gypsy Camp. 1043 Gallion rd.

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(56)

19mi from Clarksville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

   Quite country side setting where campers have a beautiful view of valley in a rural farming community. Campers have use of gas grill for cooking, picnic table, fire pit and hot tub for your use at the main house.   Bathroom and shower available in main house.   Pets are welcome on a leash or can run with owner supervision. 

3. Dead / Phish Pharm Camp

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47mi from Clarksville · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

1500 acres of pristine forest, meadow, and creek with many places for camping in conjunction with renting a small room. Perfect place for spending time with friends and phamily before and after nearby concerts ! Fall Phish Tour Camping Oct 4 - 10 We are organizing shuttle buses to pick up from airport to bring to the Phish Pharm Camp. Buses from Pharm to Concert (Bridgestone Arena) will pick up 4 and 2 hours before play-time, and return twice each evening. Bus tickets must be purchased in advance. Showers and toilets are located close by, next to, or within your rented room. Multiple sites to put tents and/or camping vehicles. Phishhead Pharm is located 20 miles from Nashville from and 8 miles from Franklin. Bridgestone Arena is located 30 miles (40 minutes) away.

4. Lake Barkley

19 sites · Cumberland City, Tennessee

Discover Lake Barkley's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.

5. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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(19)

403 sites · Tennessee

Discover Land Between the Lakes: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

6. Benjamin's RV Sanctuary

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43mi from Clarksville · 1 site · RV

Accessible from either I40, I65 or the Natchez Trace Parkway in scenic Franklin, TN come unwind and relax after a long day on the road. Pull your RV onto a cement pad surrounded by 3 acres of lush green splendor, uncork a bottle and let your dog roam. Owner Chef Robert lives onsite and is happy to prepare culinary meals to your liking under the stars (call for menu and separate pricing). The play area along with 3 Dwarf Goats and chickens are in the back of the property and make for a unique, fun time for children and adults as well! If you're rested and ready to explore, the Sanctuary is a quick drive to nearby trailheads, historic sites, distilleries and cafes. Have a road bike? The Sanctuary is directly on one of the best scenic bike routes! This 3 acre property is nestled in the quiet area of Franklin Tennessee, near Historic Leipers Fork and only 20 miles from Downtown Nashville.

7. Lost acres

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33mi from Clarksville · 14 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Acers of camping far from civilization. Primitive camping. Green fields awesome woods and a spring feed creek. find fossils.  Please camp responsibly and hike out what you hike in.

8. Big East Fork Valley

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(28)

45mi from Clarksville · 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.

9. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

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79 sites · Cadiz, Kentucky

Discover Lake Barkley State Resort Park's natural splendor and activities.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

10. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

44 sites · Dawson Springs, Kentucky

Discover the natural splendor of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

11. Old Hickory Lake

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100 sites · Hendersonville, Tennessee

Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Old Hickory Lake.

Public campgrounds near Clarksville

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Bumpus Mills Campground

30mi from Clarksville · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Barkley

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Gatlin Point Campground

31mi from Clarksville · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Lake Barkley Campground

37mi from Clarksville · 79 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Piney Campground at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Piney Campground

39mi from Clarksville · 384 sites · Tents, RVs · in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Pennyrile Forest Campground

39mi from Clarksville · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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Cages Bend Campground

50mi from Clarksville · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Old Hickory Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Tina

3 weeks ago

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Benjamin's RV Sanctuary

We ordered two ribeye dinners off the menu for our arrival night and it was delicious! Location was convenient for visiting with family members for Thanksgiving trip. Robert was a wonderful host we will plan to visit in the future. Thanks Robert!!

Vic

November 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Benjamin's RV Sanctuary

this place was perfect for our 25ft rv and our dogs! they enjoyed the wide open space and were very interested in the goats and chickens. the space was a little less private than i would prefer but it wasn’t an issue at all. robert was very nice and attentive, we loved this site and will definitely be back!

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TIMOTHY

October 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa and Gary were gracious and kind. All the animals add a soothing comfortable feeling. I felt relaxed and serene the entire weekend.

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Brianna

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Had a great time tent camping at the ranch :-) The hosts were super helpful and friendly and we loved meeting all the animals. Two of the dogs decided to be our sidekicks as we took a scenic path to the creek and packed down our camp. Very special weekend!

Victoria

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

I loved this place! I booked it as a crash pad while I visited friends. I wish I had planned better, I would have booked it for all of us to stay. The place is really cool and Lisa is a helpful host.

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Alyson

October 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa and Gary were very welcoming and included us on some activities. Such a peaceful area with a unique vibe that you just can’t experience at a usual campground.

Farrah

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Gypsy Camp. 1043 Gallion rd.

RV was simple and sweet. Me and my kids enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Very lovely view as well over looking fields and trees and a pond!

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Savannah

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Lost acres

Loved Lost Acres so much! Vinnie gave us a great tour of his favorite places on the property, and he was so, so accommodating and helpful. The property is super nice and private, but it's also very close to a Dollar General in case you forget something. Will definitely be keeping this site on our camping rotation!

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William

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost acres

I loved it. Very nice host and very clear and dark night sky

Heather

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Highly recommend! The property is very beautiful, and animals are so sweet and the family is friendly and are wonderful hosts! We look forward to visiting more often. We rode horses down through the creek and had a huge bonfire all night. We stayed in one of their other cabins they offered us onsite, it was very comfortable. There happen to be 5 kittens on property when we were there and they were so small and playful. This place is so close to the city, easy for a 1-3 night stay. Thank you Lisa and Gary! See you soon. xo

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Susan

October 2025

15 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Benjamin's RV Sanctuary

This is a tranquil, very private alternative to crowded, noisy park campgrounds. We stayed just one night in a tent on a cross country trip. The chickens and goats made us feel right at home and would be fun if you are traveling with young children. Communication with Robert was always prompt and accurate and we felt welcome and safe in this space.

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Nichole

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

This property is truly a hidden gem! The scenery is stunning — very peaceful, perfect for both camping and glamping. You can tell Lisa & Gary take great pride in keeping everything beautiful and welcoming. They’re incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Whether you’re looking to relax under the stars or enjoy a cozy glamping stay, this is the perfect spot. We can’t wait to come back! 🌿✨

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Davis

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa and Gary were incredibly inviting. The creek campground was perfect. So many dogs. Prepare for the dogs.

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Myrodin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost acres

3rd time staying here, tons of wildlife and they have upgraded their fire rings since I was last there.

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Jen

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

We had the best time at Sacred Dog Ranch this past weekend and feel like we made lifelong friends with Lisa and Gary. Our dog, Sage, played with his fellow Dal new friends, my daughter rode Fancy the gorgeous horse and we felt like instant family. It’s right outside Nashville and remote enough we didn’t feel like we were in a cookie cutter suburb. Lisa was so welcoming and generous with her authentic self. My kids and I loved our visit and will be back.

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Dean

September 2025

1 night at Sacred Dog Ranch

Sacred Dog Ranch is unreal! The hosts are the kindest people ever. We got to ride horses, hang out with the sweetest dogs, and even feed a fox (!!). The whole place feels open and peaceful—outdoor shower, hot tub, fresh tomatoes from the garden—it’s just the perfect spot to reset and recharge. Already dreaming about going back.

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Erika

September 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at Sacred Dog Ranch

Sacred Dog Ranch!!! Lisa and her family have a lovely piece of land with many stunning Buddha statues that welcome you as you drive in the tree lined driveway. The serenity continues onto their gardens and hip camp sites. We were welcomed by a gaggle of fun dogs! The artistic grounds and murals were a delight! How lucky we were to stay a night with them! We recommend this spot and will certainly be back! Y’all are THE BEST 🥰

J

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Benjamin's RV Sanctuary

Awesome stay.. the beautiful, private surroundings, along with the quaint sights and sounds of a few chickens and goats make this hipcamp a great find. **Additionally, and a big perk and unique to any hipcamp I have stayed. Robert was a Chef in his previous life but continues to share his love for food as he offers dinner service which will exceed your expectations / compares to the very best restaurants we have dined. Robert is an excellent host. Recommend highly / will stay again!

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Christopher

August 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

gary and lisa are awesome. we felt welcomed and loved. A wonderful oasis just outside Nashville. ❤️❤️❤️

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Island Roots Photo

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With kids

8 nights at Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa and Gary were so welcoming and accommodating, and we really enjoyed our stay at the sacred dog! So much to explore, and such great days by the creek. A real gem they’ve made here and we were thankful to experience it!