The best ranch campgrounds near Dunlap, Tennessee

Welcome to Hipcamp, the premier camping website for outdoor enthusiasts in the United States! Whether you're an experienced camper or new to the adventure, we've got you covered. If you're looking to experience the beauty of a ranch setting near Dunlap, Tennessee, we have over 220 options specifically tailored to your preference. Check out highly rated campsites like Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), Critter Camp (75 reviews), or Twin Valley Horse Ranch (67 reviews). With amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and showers, plus activities such as wind sports, historic site visits, and fishing, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $39 per night. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Dunlap

Welcome to Hipcamp, the premier camping website for outdoor enthusiasts in the United States! Whether you're an experienced camper or new to the adventure, we've got you covered. If you're looking to experience the beauty of a ranch setting near Dunlap, Tennessee, we have over 220 options specifically tailored to your preference. Check out highly rated campsites like Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), Critter Camp (75 reviews), or Twin Valley Horse Ranch (67 reviews). With amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and showers, plus activities such as wind sports, historic site visits, and fishing, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $39 per night. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Dunlap

1. Cricklewood

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23mi from Dunlap · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Nestled in the beautiful countryside of the Cumberland Plateau, Cricklewood offers peace and quiet for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or crowded campgrounds. Just a short 12-minute drive will take you to the quaint historic town of Pikeville, while the entrance to Fall Creek Falls State Park, one of Tennessee's most popular state parks, is only 25 minutes away. The property boasts a small babbling brook and green pastures, providing ample space for you to roam with your pets, family, or friends. For a small fee, we offer 15 amp electricity and water on-site. Additionally, a trash can is included with your stay, eliminating the need for you to worry about packing it out when you leave. Contact us today to book your stay. And with a laundromat and Dollar General just 3 minutes from the property, convenience is always close at hand.

2. Howland's Hideout

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22mi from Dunlap · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

We have a small 2 acre "Non-Smoking" hobby farm. We have a 1/4 acre garden, and have 50-60 chickens. Our family includes 4 cats and 2 dogs. We are about 3 miles from Falls Creek Falls State park. It has a 250 foot waterfall, miles of hiking trails. We have several spots for dry camping and several with 15 amp electric and water.

3. Synousia

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13mi from Dunlap · 50 sites · Tents, RVs

Synousia is a Hipcamp Gem years in the making! We hosted a beautiful little 4 acre Hipcamp in CA for years, and sold to buy this 250 acre magickal property in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, just 20 minutes from Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee's most beautiful State Park. Our property is one of a kind. We are on high ground, which means the bugs are not bad, and the views are amazing! We have amazing views of the Sequatchie Valley. We have the most incredible rock formations, some are huge, it’s our favorite part of the land. We have an amazing swimming hole with a huge flat rock right next to it for the most relaxing swimming days! We have 3 beautiful creeks that join at the bottom of the property with a small swimming hole where they join. The creeks have incredible rocks throughout, and are somewhat challenging places to hike, but absolutely beautiful to hike up and down. We have over 20 miles of roads and trails that are amazing for walking, hiking, and horseback riding. There are almost endless areas close to us for ATV riding, so we ask our guests to ride off property to keep our place peaceful. We don’t mind noise from a happy gathering or people playing but we try and keep machine noise down to a minimum. We have places for any type of camping, from backpack camping to Motorhomes, but at the moment we do not have hookups and limited on gravel rv areas, but many off gravel areas. The property has every type of wildlife Tennessee has to offer. Please be kind to our wildlife and don’t feed them. We have extensive cave systems from natural to old coal mine caves. There are endless dangers to these caves, from collapsing, to gases, and others… we ask you to enjoy looking from the outside and don’t go adventuring in. We are fun easy going people, and we ask our guests to be the same. We love to have a good time, we just ask that our guests respect the land, and our other guests, and leave the place better than you found it. We are so happy to meet you and hope you make the best memories!

4. Lulu's At Rising Fawn

42mi from Dunlap · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Lulu’s – a unique and evolving property in Rising Fawn, GA (coming soon). Nestled in the foothills of Lookout Mountain, our location offers a peaceful rural escape with plenty of open space and scenic surroundings. Guests will also have the option to add horse stall accommodations to their stay, making Lulu’s a convenient stop for equestrian travelers. Nearby, you’ll find outdoor adventures like hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the trails of Cloudland Canyon State Park, along with local gems in the charming towns of Rising Fawn, Trenton, and Chattanooga (just a short drive away). Whether you’re looking for a quiet overnight stop or a base for exploring North Georgia and Tennessee, Lulu’s will be a welcoming spot for travelers on the road.

5. Bean Acres - Is The Place To Be

46mi from Dunlap · 23 sites · Tents, RVs

Bean Acres: Peaceful Farm Camping with a Twist of Nature Description: Welcome to Bean Acres, a charming and peaceful farm nestled in the scenic hills near Winchester, Tennessee. We are surrounded by Tim’s Ford Lake and have a pond on site. Whether you’re looking to unplug and relax or enjoy a rustic farm experience, Bean Acres offers the perfect blend of tranquility, natural beauty, and down-to-earth charm. Our property sits on several acres of rolling pasture and woodland, where you can pitch your tent or park your camper beneath a canopy of stars. Wake up to birdsong, enjoy morning coffee with misty views, and take sunset walks among the trees and gardens. We specialize in growing beans and leafy greens (hence the name!) and may have seasonal harvests or flowers available for guests to pick or purchase. Your Stay Includes: • Private, spacious campsites (tent or car camping welcome) • Fire rings for campfires (firewood available on-site) • Fresh water • Peaceful farm trails for exploring or stargazing • Optional farm-to-camp produce when in season (just ask!) • Picnic tables and shaded spots to unwind Extras: We have an active event/venue on site available for rental for weddings or any special occasion. Things to Know: • Pet-friendly (friendly dogs are welcome on-leash) • Quiet hours after 9 p.m. • No loud generators, please—just the sound of frogs and crickets • Composting toilet available (rustic and clean) • No hookups yet, but we’re happy to accommodate with guidance Bean Acres is a place to slow down, recharge and reconnect. We hope to be your host in the coming future.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Chris

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Howland's Hideout

Accommodating host. Got my reservation and got me in on the fly.

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Mariana

November 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Synousia

We loved staying here and meeting Buddy and his family. Beautiful and peaceful. Buddy is an A+ host. Very responsive and attentive. We’ll definitely be back!

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Daniel

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Howland's Hideout

Kurt was extremely helpful and was a wonderful host. Site was well taken care of and was a very peaceful setting. Would definitely recommend and use again.

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Allie

June 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cricklewood

Micah and Rachel were the sweetest hosts that we hope we can now call our friends. We hope to visit them again soon because we enjoyed their safe and serene property, hospitality, and proximity to Fall Creek Falls. Micah gifted us fire wood and margaritas for our first night and we even left with fresh eggs! Staying with them was a tremendous blessing and we are forever grateful for them. This site would support any style rig or camping. Amazing stargazing on clear nights.

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Scott

June 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Howland's Hideout

Kurt and Maria are wonderful people. I had two water leaks in our motorhome upon arrival. Kurt took the time to help me get parts and even soldered a cracked copper water line within the on demand water heater. We were up and running less than 24 hours and got to enjoy Fall Creek Falls which is only a few miles from their Hip-camp. Visited with Kurt and Maria every evening and had fun conversations. If we ever get back to that area we will be looking them up. Thanks Kurt and Maria

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Carmen

June 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Howland's Hideout

Kurt was incredibly helpful. We had a few things that went wrong with our rv and Kurt was very available to help. We offered him some money to help and he would not take what we offered. Kurt and Maria are amazing hosts. I can’t recommend them enough. There place was only a few miles outside of fall creek falls state park which we could not get a reservation in. In my opinion Howland’s hideout was much better than staying in the park Plus we got to hang out with sassy and star. Their dogs. Amazing

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Harrison

May 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Howland's Hideout

Kurt was an awesome host well kept property set us up with whatever we needed