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

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to camp near Franklin, Tennessee and enjoy a beautiful lake? We've got you covered with over 540 options to choose from. Whether you prefer a cozy lakeside cabin or a spacious lakeside campsite, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Check out our top campsites, such as Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Beech Hollow Hideout (149 reviews). You'll find popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly areas, and potable water. Plus, you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, surfing, and horseback riding. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, you're sure to find the perfect lake camping experience for your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Franklin

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to camp near Franklin, Tennessee and enjoy a beautiful lake? We've got you covered with over 540 options to choose from. Whether you prefer a cozy lakeside cabin or a spacious lakeside campsite, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Check out our top campsites, such as Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Beech Hollow Hideout (149 reviews). You'll find popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly areas, and potable water. Plus, you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, surfing, and horseback riding. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, you're sure to find the perfect lake camping experience for your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Franklin

1. Camp Nashville Highland Rim

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34mi from Franklin · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

Primitive camping near Nashville on a secluded hilltop nestled in a hardwood forest. Flat areas for tents, car / van camping, and trees for hammocks. Plan to carry your trash out with you. Do not leave trash on property. Please read all details / rules, and share with family or group. Drive to camping location. First arrive / first choice of favorite of available spaces upon arrival. Spaces are not numbered or pre-assigned. Camping guests supply camping gear. No gear rental available. Amenities: 2 community water hydrants, community vault toilet, fire pit at each site. Outdoor hot water heater for shower Apr-Oct, after forecasted freezing temperatures. Kid friendly. No extra charge for children. (verify not charged for children if selected.) Camping location north of downtown Nashville on a ridge at a higher elevation overlooking Nashville. Camp away from noisy highways, convenient to I65 near multiple amenities, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops . 5 miles from three I65 exits. 14 miles from I24. 18 miles from I40. 18 miles from Nashville downtown riverfront. Uber or Lyft to Nashville available. Check in & out times are flexible. Quiet hours after 10PM. If you're hanging out or arriving after 10PM.... keep it quiet for other guests. Pets permitted under owner supervision. Clean up after pets, and do not allow pets to interfere with other guests. Please be sure all guests know camping rules! Do Not Leave Trash!! Trash policy is carry in / carry out with you for disposal somewhere else. Trash service is not provided as part of camping fees. $50 trash disposal will be requested if trash left on property. Vault toilet works on a septic system and is not pumped. Only place toilet paper in toilet. Wipes, feminine products, excess tp should be placed in trash can outside vault toilet (only trash exception). Do not burn noncombustible items. materials or cigarettes in fire pits or leave trash in firepits. Only firewood or ashes should remain in firepit. Do not use knives, hatches, axes, saws on live trees. This will be considered damaging to property.

2. Four Corners Resort and Marina

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18mi from Franklin · 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. Elm Hill RV Resort

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19mi from Franklin · 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.

4. 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!

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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Campfires

Showers

6. Sunset Ridge

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47mi from Franklin · 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. Middle TN Outdoor Escape

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24mi from Franklin · 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!

8. Big East Fork Valley

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9.2mi from Franklin · 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. 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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Potable water

10. 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!

11. Old Hickory Lake

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100 sites · Hendersonville, Tennessee

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

12. Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

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57 sites · Castalian Springs, Tennessee

Discover the natural splendor of Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park.

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Campfires

13. 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.

Public campgrounds near Franklin

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Anderson Road Campground

19mi from Franklin · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in J Percy Priest Lake

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Poole Knobs Campground

21mi from Franklin · 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

22mi from Franklin · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in J Percy Priest Lake

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David Crockett Campground

27mi from Franklin · 122 sites · Tents, RVs · in David Crockett State Park

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Montgomery Bell Campground

27mi from Franklin · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Montgomery Bell State Park

Harpeth River Bridge Campground

30mi from Franklin · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cheatham Lock and Dam

Cedar Creek Campground

31mi from Franklin · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Old Hickory Lake

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Cages Bend Campground

32mi from Franklin · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Old Hickory Lake

Lock a Campground

33mi from Franklin · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cheatham Lock and Dam

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Bledsoe Creek Camping Campground

42mi from Franklin · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

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Meriwether Lewis Campground

45mi from Franklin · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Natchez Trace Parkway

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jordan

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Rally cool place to camp amd get away from the city . Great views of the sunset

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josh

November 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

We rolled in at night so locating the entrance wasn’t as straight forward as it would have been during the day, which ir was pretty clear to see the entrance during the day. The entrance is STEEP. Passed all that. It was a very secluded a lot. There were what we could see 4 different flat areas to stay and view of the city was beautiful.

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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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Ben

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Tent camping here was a breeze. It felt very secluded despite only being 15 minutes or so from Nashville. We did hear some faint traffic nearby but not a peep during the night hours. There were some people hunting way far off in the distant and we heard some rifles go off a few times during the day, but we didn't feel unsafe by any means during our stay. The site was beautiful, fully surrounded by trees at the top of the hill--exactly what I was hoping for. Speaking of hills, there is a pretty steep hill to get up, yes--but with 4WD it wasn't really an issue for me at all. The sites are first come first serve and there was only my fiance and myself plus one other family that showed up several hours later. They were far enough away that we could barely see them. There's potable water and a toilet a decent walk from the site, but we didn't use either so I can't speak to those. Our interaction with the host was very minimal since it's self check-in and check out, but we didn't need anything other than the directions that were provided (which were very easy to follow). Overall I'd highly recommend this site if you're looking for some seclusion but don't want to drive hours away from the convenience Nashville area.

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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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Artie

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Great place for a quick camping getaway in the Nashville area. Once you’re out there it feels as though you are much farther out than you are. Hassle free, good communication from the host. Highly recommend!

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Matt

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

We enjoyed the campsite. Close to Nashville where we live, so it’s a nice place for a quick weekend camp. Don’t really see how 8 different bookings could fit up there though without sharing a fire or being right next to each other. Will be back though!

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Sydnie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

This was a great spot to set up with my tent. Not actually hard to find, the red reflectors by the road helped a ton!! Beautiful land, spacious sights and got to eat breakfast with some deer. Will 100% be back and will direct my other camping friends straight here!

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Kevin

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

My wife and I stayed in a 17 foot teardrop. The drive up ( and then down) the gravel road was a bit challenging but we made it with no problem. The site was primitive but beautiful (see pic). Our camper has a toilet and that was handy as I did not see any usable facilities.

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Anna

October 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Peaceful and beautiful spot, would definitely go back.

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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!

Kimberly

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

This is our second time staying here, this time we took the spot up top. Another good night, and we recommend it.

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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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casey

October 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Just stopped in for the night on a long drive home. Nice secluded location on the top of a ridge, we had the place to ourselves so it was great. If you're booking for the toilet and shower they could use a bit of work. We'd stay again if in the area

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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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Steve

September 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Very cool place. The driveway up the hill is a bit nerve wracking, but it’s worth it once you get to the top. Very private and secluded.

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James

September 2025