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Running Water Creek

Running Water Creek is a unique, fully off grid campground just 20 minutes to downtown Chattanooga.  We have 80+ campsites spread out over 120 acres.  Most of the roads are accessible in any small car, but some roads require 4x4 (they're marked with a sign).  We have a bath house with toilets, showers, and sinks and even offer hot water!  Our well and cabins are all solar powered as we are not on the electric grid.

Some info about the property:
-we DO NOT have water or power hookups
-we have gravel roads with a 5 MPH speed limit on the property (if you drive too fast the roads will seem rough)
-we are right next to a highway and train tracks so there will be some noise (some days are better than others and we have no way of predicting how many trains will/will not go by)
-none of our campsites have picnic tables (please plan accordingly)
-most campsites have fire rings built, but if you choose a site without one you need to build your own


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Camp Mountain Lake Retreats 

This Camp originally was a girls and boys camp. Started by Colonel Reynolds in 1947 every summer it was opened for campers from all over the United States. Coach Moore, of Sewanee, the University of the South, took over in the early 1980s. My husband Charles Kildgore, was a counselor in training in 1974. When it came up for sale we couldn't help but purchase it to reclaim the history of what it once was.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent and enjoy the beauty of nature near many hiking trails, lakes and a small town that hosts many quaint eateries and local arts.Located directly across from Camp Mountain Lake Retreats, Basecamp is a 6 tent camp site reclaimed from the original horse stable and riding ring.. Started by Colonel Reynolds in 1947 every summer it was opened for campers from all over the United States. Coach Moore, of Sewanee, the University of the South, took over in the early 1980's. My husband Charles Kildgore, was a counselor in training in 1974. The local law enforcement holds the gun permit classes here 2 Saturday's a month./p&gt;

The Falls at Sewanee Creek

45 private acres on our homestead for you to roam.  Seven eclectic sites to choose from ranging from primitive camping to a lovely log cabin.  All except the log cabin lovingly built by the owner, loaded with creative touches.

Featuring:
* Two gorgeous waterfalls.  Each of our stay-sites are located within about 100-150 yards of Fifty-foot tall Miller’s Falls.
* A large cave at the end of a short, but rugged hike.
* A fairy Village filled with Hollow Oak Tree Fairy homes.  The trees glow after dark.  Magical.
* Three acres for group camping centered on a well-equipped, covered outdoor kitchen.
* Peaceful Meditation Retreats at the Outdoor Kitchen under brain-wave enhancing satellite dishes.
* Certified Hypnotherapy

Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring.

We came to this magical place to found a self-reliant, homesteading eco-community when I retired from corporate life in 2006. It's called the Village on Sewanee Creek, named for the creek 800 feet below the bluff where we are located.

I traveled the world as a senior executive for Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin' Donuts, Papa Johns, Blockbuster, 7-Eleven and other retail franchises, making the world safe for Pizza, Ice Cream, Pancakes Video Rentals and American convenience. And I was ready for something more fufilling. I scouted for a place of exquisite natural beauty and I found it here. I bought way too much land just before the real estate bust and learned how to turn a nice fortune into a very small one. 

I faced challenges and had lots of fun. Now I want to share our experience. It's
the Village 2.0 for guests. Or not. Life in the city is OK as long as you can get away frequently.

I'm convinced if you love nature and the outdoors, this is the best place to celebrate it.

Magical indoor/outdoor sleeping space optimized for sounds of the waterfall.

The BEECH Treehouse 
And Composting Toilet Outhouse

Miller’s Creek wraps around the campsite, providing luxurious subtle Creek-sounds

Poppy's Ponderosa

The private property is owned by a family for over 30 years and been a home to many wildlife birds, horses and cattle. Its a quiet campsite in Middle Tennessee woods.  The property was part of a larger farm that was split from a highway construction. Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent on a modern private farm with lots of privacy, a pond and great for stargazing. There is plenty of deer that seek refuge from the surrounding homes and quietly graze when unbothered.  We have a fire pit that you can use and picnic tables for you to eat a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

You can enjoy a nice fire pit with friends in the day and night

Gizzard Creek Farm

Friends and I moved to this place in 2017 from Southern California. We got tired of the rat race, the crowded freeways and the wildfires. We wanted a bigger, natural space, a more free way of life and we were in desperate need of water!!

 Our vision is to turn this few acres into a community, a place where our friends can come to retreat, relax, eat, get healthy, have fun and feel welcomed.

Looking to make new friends to have fun and get a few acres of land ready for gardening and living spaces!

A small fruit orchard was planted with medicinal plants and herbs and is constantly added to every growing season.

We provide fresh eggs and herbs for breakfast (seasonal) and firewood for your campfire!

Learn more about this land:

Feeling Adventurous?

Come, camp and enjoy the beautiful, natural environment Gizzard Creek Farm has to offer!

We love this property because there are so many animals and plants that are found no where else in the world but here on the Cumberland Plateau.

This gorgeous space is backed up against tens of thousands of acres of forest and the South Cumberland State Park is practically in our backyard..

And it’s wild out here! There are bears, mountain lions, deer, fox, owls and turkey that live here, and there are NO FENCES! Camp at your own risk!

Foster Falls State Park is 3mi south and accessible on highway 41 or by hiking south from the property.

Lots of outdoor activities such as climbing, hiking, biking, boating, paddle boarding, whitewater rafting, skydiving, hang gliding, and motorcycle riding are all in the area. Chattanooga is 30 minutes away, Nashville is 1.5 hours. 

This area is rich in history! Union troops marched toward Confederate troops nearby during the Civil War.

We offer firewood at your campsite, composting toilets, hot showers and WiFi. Digital Nomads Welcome!

Wild Animal Sanctuary, mountain lions, bears, deer, turtles, fox, owls and wild turkey all live here. 

Entering the forest. Here there be Faerie.

Please leave all animals, plants, fungi and minerals found in it's place!

Yellow Bird Artscape

Once a farm, now a paradise. Wildlife refuge, Art Farm, rural retreat.Learn more about this land:Hanging valley in beautiful rural TN. Fields and woods with trails, ponds, goats and artwork. Very private. Opportunities for volunteer help. Various accommodations available including camping. Access to wood-burning sauna, and meditation hut by arrangement. 

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