Lake Camping Near Columbia, Tennessee, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Looking to camp near Columbia, Tennessee and enjoy a lake? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 560 options specifically tailored to your preference for a lake experience. With options as low as $20 per night and an average price of $40 per night, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Beech Hollow Hideout (149 reviews) for highly rated options. Enjoy amenities like pet-friendly sites, showers, and toilets, and engage in popular activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbia

Looking to camp near Columbia, Tennessee and enjoy a lake? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 560 options specifically tailored to your preference for a lake experience. With options as low as $20 per night and an average price of $40 per night, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out top campsites like Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Beech Hollow Hideout (149 reviews) for highly rated options. Enjoy amenities like pet-friendly sites, showers, and toilets, and engage in popular activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbia

1. Middle TN Outdoor Escape

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11mi from Columbia · 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!

2. Four Corners Resort and Marina

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40mi from Columbia · 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!

3. The Woodlands at Buffalo River

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43mi from Columbia · 10 sites · RVs

🌲 Welcome to our serene woodland retreat perched atop Middle Tennessee's picturesque ridge tops, spanning 35 acres of pure natural beauty—Nashville's expansive backyard getaway! 🌳 Embark on an immersive journey where nature meets adventure at our carefully designed RV park with Tiny Home Lots available for rent. Whether you're seeking a rustic getaway or a snug tiny home experience, we have the perfect haven for you. Surround yourself with the tranquility of our private property, enveloped by lush trees and offering stunning ridge views that let you escape the everyday and embrace the outdoors. Begin your day with the melody of chirping birds and venture out into nature for a revitalizing experience. Water enthusiasts will delight in our prime location, granting direct access to the Buffalo River boat dock just a mile away. Easily launch your kayak, canoe, or tube for a memorable aquatic escapade. Spend your days navigating the gentle currents, soaking in the river's allure, and relishing the peace of the water. Our property caters to families, groups, and solo adventurers, and we happily accommodate pets. We're dedicated to making outdoor experiences accessible to all, fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and respects every guest. Embracing the spirit of a genuine nature retreat, we offer unembellished accommodations that allow you to fully engage with the natural surroundings. With reasonable rates, we ensure your getaway is both attainable and remarkable. Whether you seek a quiet moment by the river, an exhilarating kayak journey, or a serene hike through the woods, our property delivers it all. Trade the ordinary for the extraordinary at our woodland vacation haven in Middle Tennessee, affectionately known as Nashville's vast backyard. Revel in ridge top camping, experience the coziness of tiny home living, and relish in an array of outdoor exploits. Come forge connections, craft cherished memories, and find solace in the heart of nature. Your woodland escape, a part of Nashville's extended allure, beckons—secure your spot today and be part of our vibrant community.

4. Natchez Trace Parkway

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32 sites · Berry Hill, Tennessee

Tied closely to the history of the early United States, this road is both beautiful and educational.

5. David Crockett State Park

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122 sites · Burns, Tennessee

Discover the natural splendor of David Crockett State Park.

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6. Sunset Ridge

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48mi from Columbia · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Our property is a completely private outdoor paradise full of outdoor activities of your choosing. With three private wooded rolling hills with steep valleys, it makes for the perfect place for all of your outdoor desires. Plus access to TVA property and Normandy lake, our property goes beyond our boundaries and offers a great piece of the great Tennessee outdoors for anyone visiting. Plus a sunset that never disappoints as you stare over the lake from your campsite. Water and electric 30 amp hookup available with a deck, Table and chairs. Hammock beams on the deck as well.

7. Big East Fork Valley

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24mi from Columbia · 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.

8. Misty Acres

37mi from Columbia · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Tucked along the scenic Buffalo River, our farm is a peaceful, spacious escape perfect for nature lovers, campers, and river explorers. 🌳 What We Offer: • RV hookups with water and electricity • Spacious primitive camping sites under the stars • Peaceful ponds for fishing • Easy access to the Buffalo River — perfect for floating, canoeing, or kayaking right from the property! (This is a “bring your own equipment” set up right now! But there are also local companies that offer these amenities with put-ins nearby!) 🏞 Just down the road, explore the stunning Natural Bridge with daily visits for a small fee. 🍷 Spend the afternoon at local wineries like Amber Falls, Keg Springs and Arrington Vineyards. Whether you’re looking to relax, adventure, or reconnect with nature, our land has a little something for everyone.

9. Elm Hill RV Resort

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42mi from Columbia · 127 sites · RVs

Elm Hill RV Resort provides a world-class camping experience. Our unique lake-front environment is just a short drive from Nashville. Percy Priest is a 42-mile-long 14,000-acre lake, ideal for enjoying your favorite water activities, so bring your boat or rent one from our on-site marina. The resort’s private sandy beach, pool, and pavilion provide options for swimming and relaxing while the brand-new playground keeps kids entertained.

10. Montgomery Bell State Park

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41 sites · Burns, Tennessee

Three lakes and many miles of trails make this park the ideal setting for adventure.

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11. J Percy Priest Lake

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181 sites · Green Hill, Tennessee

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!

12. Cheatham Lock and Dam

59 sites · Pleasant View, Tennessee

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!

Camper favorites near Columbia

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Sunset Ridge

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48mi from Columbia · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Our property is a completely private outdoor paradise full of outdoor activities of your choosing. With three private wooded rolling hills with steep valleys, it makes for the perfect place for all of your outdoor desires. Plus access to TVA property and Normandy lake, our property goes beyond our boundaries and offers a great piece of the great Tennessee outdoors for anyone visiting. Plus a sunset that never disappoints as you stare over the lake from your campsite. Water and electric 30 amp hookup available with a deck, Table and chairs. Hammock beams on the deck as well.

Big East Fork Valley

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24mi from Columbia · 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.

Misty Acres

37mi from Columbia · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Tucked along the scenic Buffalo River, our farm is a peaceful, spacious escape perfect for nature lovers, campers, and river explorers. 🌳 What We Offer: • RV hookups with water and electricity • Spacious primitive camping sites under the stars • Peaceful ponds for fishing • Easy access to the Buffalo River — perfect for floating, canoeing, or kayaking right from the property! (This is a “bring your own equipment” set up right now! But there are also local companies that offer these amenities with put-ins nearby!) 🏞 Just down the road, explore the stunning Natural Bridge with daily visits for a small fee. 🍷 Spend the afternoon at local wineries like Amber Falls, Keg Springs and Arrington Vineyards. Whether you’re looking to relax, adventure, or reconnect with nature, our land has a little something for everyone.

Elm Hill RV Resort

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42mi from Columbia · 127 sites · RVs

Elm Hill RV Resort provides a world-class camping experience. Our unique lake-front environment is just a short drive from Nashville. Percy Priest is a 42-mile-long 14,000-acre lake, ideal for enjoying your favorite water activities, so bring your boat or rent one from our on-site marina. The resort’s private sandy beach, pool, and pavilion provide options for swimming and relaxing while the brand-new playground keeps kids entertained.

Public campgrounds near Columbia

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Meriwether Lewis Campground

24mi from Columbia · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Natchez Trace Parkway

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David Crockett Campground

36mi from Columbia · 122 sites · Tents, RVs · in David Crockett State Park

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Montgomery Bell Campground

36mi from Columbia · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Montgomery Bell State Park

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Anderson Road Campground

42mi from Columbia · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in J Percy Priest Lake

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Poole Knobs Campground

42mi from Columbia · 87 sites · Tents, RVs · in J Percy Priest Lake

Forgot to snap a photo before we tore down our tent. The driveways are all really deep to fit big trailers, so you get to be pretty far off the road.

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Seven Points Campground

44mi from Columbia · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in J Percy Priest Lake

Harpeth River Bridge Campground

46mi from Columbia · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cheatham Lock and Dam

Lock a Campground

49mi from Columbia · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cheatham Lock and Dam

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Laurie

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Four Corners Resort and Marina

Loved the quiet lakeside grounds and the tiny house option. Staff were great and reservation, check-in & check-out were simple.

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Ricardo

November 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Four Corners Resort and Marina

The check in/out was very easy! The lot and facilities were nice and clean. Liked it enough to reserve another spot for the return trip.

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Laura

October 2025

32 ft fifth wheel

5 nights at Four Corners Resort and Marina

We love this campground. The sites are concrete and level. I love the wide yards between sites. The grounds are kept clean. I like the garbage is picked up at our site all day. The beach is clean. The host was awsome! We will return if we are in the area.

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Ziv

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunset Ridge

Great place, not very private, Amazing lake to go into

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Robyn

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Middle TN Outdoor Escape

Very Beautiful Property, Melissa was helpful with any questions I had. We will definitely take this place into consideration when coming to the area!! Thank you for your hospitality!

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Max

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Middle TN Outdoor Escape

My wife and our friends have stayed here several times and always look forward to coming back! Melissa is amazing!!!! She’s so quick to respond and always has the campground ready for us with cut grass, clean amenities, plenty of firewood, and a beautiful, quiet place to spend a weekend. Highly recommend!

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Tiffany

September 2025

27 ft Class C

1 night at Four Corners Resort and Marina

This place was amazing! We were extremely sad we only got to stay one night but we will definitely be back! Full hookups and each spot was spaced out well. Our dogs loved being by the water and everyone was super nice!

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James

September 2025

35 ft toy hauler

1 night at Four Corners Resort and Marina

This was a fantastic spot on our trip to the car show. Perfect

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James

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

1 night at Four Corners Resort and Marina

Amazing property and amenities. Already planning to go back

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Steve

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Woodlands at Buffalo River

Great spot but can be a bit dusty. Limited spots but great rustic scenery

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Amy

August 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Four Corners Resort and Marina

It was a lovely setting. Plus, the owners/managers were very organized and I knew exactly how to find my site after hours and get set up. My neighbors were very friendly and the place was spotless. I would definitely stay there again if I’m in Southeast Nashville

Greg

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Elm Hill RV Resort

Great views, clean, and quiet. 30ft trailer was a little tight for the water view lot, but made it in. My daughters enjoyed the pool and splash pad then at night cooking out over the fire and playing cards.

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Heather

August 2025

34 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Woodlands at Buffalo River

The property is wonderful. We stayed on site 7. My dad stayed on site 9. The way the sites are set up. While sitting outside your camper, you are facing the woods. This makes it feel like you are not even at a campground. With my dad’s camper next to us (end to end) we had a ton of room for us to spread out. Troy and Jodi were extremely nice and came over to say hello. Would definitely recommend staying at this campground.

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Jeremiah

August 2025

Tent

6 nights at Middle TN Outdoor Escape

This property was peaceful and relaxing. Having hot water and electricity available made the stay super comfortable. Super easy host and very welcoming.

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Dan

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at The Woodlands at Buffalo River

This is my second time camping at Troy's place. It has everything you need as a camper - electric, water, sewer (at each site) and fiber internet (at each site). It's a great get-away and yet only about 10 minutes from Liden TN if you need to pick something up at the local grocery store. It is also near several kayak rental places. You will enjoy your stay!

Can accommodate large 40+ foot 5th wheels and Class A's.

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Dan

June 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at The Woodlands at Buffalo River

WOW!!! Don't hesitate to stay here. First, this is only an hour away from our home but the drive there was beautiful. We didn't know it was so pretty. When we arrived, we met Jody. She's so warm and genuine. The campground is under construction but it is wonderful. We met Troy as he took a break from working hard just to say hello and welcome us. At night the campground has beautiful lights not big street lights but lanterns that provide just enough light. Do yourself a favor and take a drive. We didn't use GPS for our drive we just drove. So beautiful!! This campground is a hidden gem. Full hookups with WiFi! We will be back often.

Chris

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Middle TN Outdoor Escape

My two kids and I absolutely loved our stay! Melissa’s property is beautiful, and so clearly well loved. We camped tucked back in the woods with beautiful old growth trees and a clearing that shows you the stars. It was private, peaceful, and Melissa was an exceptional host. We’ll absolutely be back for another stay and the chance to explore the property further!

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Carol

April 2025

2 nights at Four Corners Resort and Marina

Excellent staff at check-in. They gave great recommendations for dinner spots. The aqua lodge site was quiet and serene.

Jeffrey

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Middle TN Outdoor Escape

Beautiful property in the country. Everything was exactly as described. Quiet and peaceful. Her partner came out to help when I dropped my motorcycle and was kind and friendly. Beware that access to the group camping area and showers was slippery and a little steep by motorcycle after a rain but should be fine in an automobile (I was prewarned). I would stay there again.

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Matthew

April 2025

Tent

3 nights at Middle TN Outdoor Escape

Loved tent camping at this area. Easy and clear directions to get there. Great amenities like shower, bathroom, picnic table, chairs, and campfire. Very nice people.