The best cave campgrounds near Monterey, Tennessee

Looking for a camping adventure near Monterey, Tennessee? Hipcamp has over 1,300 options to choose from, with accommodation styles ranging from traditional campsites to unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're into fishing, wind sports, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), Patrick's Point River Camp (263 reviews), and Rockcastle Riverside (225 reviews). With average prices around $30 per night and options as low as $10, uncover the beauty of the great outdoors while enjoying popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and showers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Monterey, Tennessee? Hipcamp has over 1,300 options to choose from, with accommodation styles ranging from traditional campsites to unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're into fishing, wind sports, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), Patrick's Point River Camp (263 reviews), and Rockcastle Riverside (225 reviews). With average prices around $30 per night and options as low as $10, uncover the beauty of the great outdoors while enjoying popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and showers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Spacious Skies Belle Ridge

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1mi from Monterey · 71 sites · Lodging · Monterey, TN

Escape to Spacious Skies Belle Ridge, your ultimate Tennessee adventure destination! Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland Plateau, our expansive 500+ acres property offers a unique blend of RV camping, glamping, and thrilling outdoor experiences. Hike miles of trails to discover cascading waterfalls and hidden caves, cool off in our natural swimming hole, or cast a line in the secluded fishing spot. We offer spacious, full hook-up RV sites for rigs of all sizes, ensuring a comfortable stay. Embrace the beauty of Tennessee – adventure and relaxation await at Spacious Skies Belle Ridge.

2. Belle and Beau Acres

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21mi from Monterey · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Baxter, TN

Whether you're looking for peace, relaxation, or riverside adventure, Belle and Beau Acres hits the mark for any nature enthusiast. Location, location! BBA has taken the guess work out of rustic camping. Consistently ranked as a Best of Tennessee Hipcamp and situated in a convenient spot for Upper Cumberland waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, lake life and more. A short list of what to expect on site includes: PRIVACY - ADVENTURE - GETAWAY Quick response time/Clear communication Spacious, shady, leaf-bed campsites 360 degree views of relaxing nature 27 Foot Waterfall (365 days of flow except during severe drought) Rock shelter under Ledge Waterfall Two shallow lazy rivers for soaking Hiking trails onsite Multiple spring-fed creeks Countless water cascades for exploring Star gazing over wide pastures Old forests for ample shade and hammock hanging Cellular reception at campsites (usually at least 1 bar) Please read the site descriptions carefully to match your style of camping with the appropriate campsite. BBA guests frequently camp with a tent, vehicle, smaller camper, hammock tent, roof top tent, pop-up camper and similar styles. Most photos in this listing are taken onsite. Please keep in mind this is primitive and wild Tennessee landscape that may also contain poisonous plants and wildlife in or around camp. Access to fresh water fun is a short down-hill hike for all guests, with the exception of our hike-in campsites which are positioned alongside the river. Each spot has been strategically selected to provide as much privacy as possible, and comfortably accommodates groups with two vehicles. We provide a rock fire pit and heavy-duty, cast-iron grill grate. You provide everything else, including drinking water and personal toilet waste bags if you plan to use our system. The hike-in sites come with extra seating. Every guest must be included on your reservation, and adult guests may be required to provide identification. Thank you! COMMUNITY COMFORT STATION: There is a comfort station with an outdoor shower stall for hanging your own solar shower bag. The comfort station also includes a changing room which doubles as a private place to use your portable camping toilet. A toilet seat and bucket system is provided but guests will need to use their own waste disposal bags, available at most camping supply stores. The backside of the comfort station has a rain barrel (not potable) collection system for extinguishing fires. OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS: Due to the primitive nature of our location, all reservations should expect hilly terrain and potential bumpy or some muddy road access, especially after heavy rain. We ask all guests to help us minimize impacts by driving with care. Vehicles with low ground clearance or low-profile tires are no longer permitted to use the off-road drive and must park at the entrance. If you want a campsite with the shortest walk from the entrance parking area, you will want to select campsite 5, 9 or 6. When the road is open during unusually wet periods, we recommend AWD or 4WD as a precaution. We are continuously working on improvements for our off-road drive. Belle and Beau Acres is a farm homestead with a personal campground, conveniently located less than five minutes from I40. Expect nothing short of 360 degree views of relaxing nature, privacy, and spontaneous adventure when recreating at this agritourism location. Central to the most beautiful middle Tennessee destinations, BBA is the perfect home base for hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing excursions to at least 10 nearby state parks and lakes. Conveniently located on the Eastern Highland Rim between Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in the lower Appalachian mountains, this area sits at the Upper Cumberland Plateau and is part of Tennessee's largest micropolitan area of Cookeville. Visit popular nearby attractions such as Cummins Falls, Burgess Falls, Fancher Falls, Greeter Falls, Fall Creek Falls, Blue Hole, Rock Island, Center Hill Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Caney Fork River, Standing Stone State Park, Virgin Falls, Rock Island, Cordell Hull, and Edgar Evins State Park. The choices are endless!

3. Breathtaking Waterfall & Campsite

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30mi from Monterey · 11 sites · Tents · Jamestown, TN

Book by the end of March and get a Early Bird Discount! SLTABXED (10%) This hidden paradise has a waterfall that used to have a mill on it in the early 1900's. There are cliffs on each side of the creek making it the perfect spot for serene relaxation. Following upstream is an assortment of spots to pitch a tent. The most notable sites are surrounded by hemlock tree's and is peaceful when birds chirp over the small rapids echoing from the large overhang *I am in the process of making multiple sites but until I do so it is first come first serve. There are multiple sites at main campsite and along creek, I've had a private event of thirty people staying at once. There are also smaller spots next to waterfall, uphill near cliff and I've had people go below falls for some complete wilderness (blocked by gorge and waterfall). With this being said, I do offer private bookings and accommodate special events! *I travel for work, so I won't always be here, but I will send directions and details after confirmation and make sure all is savvy during. Please be respectful to one and another and let me know asap if any issues arise but truthfully everyone has been amazing and I thoroughly enjoy meeting and getting to know everyone! Thanks for your contribution in turning my dream into a reality!

4. Cumberland Mountain State Park

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146 sites · Crossville, Tennessee

Discover Cumberland Mountain State Park's natural splendor and outdoor fun.

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5. Dale Hollow Lake

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407 sites · Celina, Tennessee

Dale Hollow Lake is blue gem and green oasis—a glorious retreat from the Tennessee summer heat. You’ll find plenty of adventure on the water when you explore coves and shorelines from your boat or canoe, or even as you zip along on water skis! Fisherman can catch trophy smallmouth bass and trout fishing is truly something special. With hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails, Dale Hollow is fun in any season, though autumn is particularly beautiful with a wide array of colors and chirping birds. Unique primitive camping and spots for your RV mean you can bring yourself and your crew to Dale Hollow Lake any time of year for a weekend (or more) of fun!

6. The Land at Roaring Creek

47mi from Monterey · 4 sites · Tents · Graysville, TN

Wooded property with a trail down to the Roaring Creek. it is next to the Cumberland trail and roaring creek park.

7. Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent

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31mi from Monterey · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Rock Island, TN

Little Bone Cave campground is in the mountains of Tennessee with hiking trails and a beautiful view located on 16 acres. This campground adjoins Bone Cave State Natural Area located in Van Buren County. Big Bone Cave is a 400 acre natural area with trails and a cave that contained bones of a giant ground sloth discovered in 1811 and is maintained by Rock Island State Park. The cave is not currently open to the public. Rock Island State Park (swimming, fishing and hiking) is only 6 miles from the campground and Fall Creek Falls State Park (swimming, fishing, hiking and home of the Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival) is a beautiful 25 mile drive through the winding roads and mountains of Van Buren county. A public boat ramp maintained by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is two miles away to access the Caney Fork River. Come enjoy with friends and family. Campsite #1, "Valley View" is a Rv with 30 amp electric with sewer and water or it can be a primitive campsite that is a wide open space and is approximately 1-2 acres with a beautiful view overlooking the valley below. We do have electric, sewer and water 340 gl tank with a hose, a picnic table and a fire ring at this site. if you'd prefer, you can locate a spot of your choosing off the beaten path anywhere within our 16 acres (ask the hostess for details). We now have rv hook up with a 30 amp electric service, sewer and water available. We have wildlife such as bobcats, coyotes, deer, owls, snakes, turkeys and rumor has it, maybe even a bigfoot. I hope you come enjoy friends, family and nature to make this an incredible experience.

8. Awakening Adventures

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36mi from Monterey · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grandview, TN

Welcome to our serene and rejuvenating private getaway nestled within 42 acres of forested beauty. The Sanctuary offers an unparalleled experience where nature meets comfort, allowing you and your group to unwind and reconnect with the tranquil surroundings. We have added multiple tree swings throughout the forest. We are uniquely situated on the edge of the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee river valley. We are currently offering 4 treehouse dwellings to share our peaceful land full of God's promises. The dwellings are spaced far enough apart for privacy yet not to far of a walk to the common area where the kitchen and shower are. You'll be surprised at how cool the tents stay under the forest canopy in the heat of summer. Then in the colder months we have various heating options to keep you cozy in 3 of the dwellings I hope you come to share this with us, it's an amazingly peaceful area. Nearly 3 miles of hiking trails to enjoy during your visit. Take a spur trail off the main trail loop and there is a prayer shelter with a fire pit inspired by Luke 6:12 in the back corner of the property. Located at the edge of the prarie on the main trail is a sunrise/sunset/bird-watching platform that is 20 feet in the air with a 2 stage bridge to access it. We updated the outdoor kitchen with a 3 burner propane stove, propane grill and hot running water with a 3 bay sink. Other cooking options include a tripod over the fire and a charcoal grill. A short 10-minute drive to fire tower rd. brings you to a 2 mile loop trail with 2 waterfalls, Upper and Lower Piney Falls. Ozone falls is just a 20 minute drive. Then toward Spring City is Stinging Fork Falls at 25 minutes. Black mountain is my new favorite place especially the south overlook! The Hiking possibilities are nearly endless and close. I'll highlight one thru hike here since both trailheads are only 20 minutes away and is easy to coordinate with only 2 vehicles. It's a 10.2 mile hike that can be done in either direction and has a little something for everyone including a cave, boulder field, cascade and waterfall. Then you have massive Watts Bar Lake which is only 20 minutes away with a plethora of activities including the excursions we offer! We look forward to hosting you!

9. Synousia

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42mi from Monterey · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · Pikeville, TN

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!

10. Fall Creek Falls State Park

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268 sites · Spencer, Tennessee

Fall for this state park thanks to its plethora of waterfalls.

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11. Frozen Head State Park

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30 sites · Petros, Tennessee

This Tennessee park has waterfalls and mountain peaks that make for seriously impressive scenery.

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12. Daniel Boone National Forest

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619 sites · Whitley City, Kentucky

Waterfalls, arches, lakes, hiking—This massive national forest has all the recreation you could want

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13. The 50 Acre Wood

35mi from Monterey · 1 site · Tent · Lancaster, TN

My property is located in a gentle valley with easy road access and a hiking hill that features several level clearings perfect for pitching camp. There’s a 450-foot-long cave and several sinkholes scattered throughout the property. At the top of the hill, where the land levels off, you’ll find a treehouse, and the property continues a little farther beyond. About halfway up the hill, there’s a rope swing to enjoy.

14. Byrd Creek Eco Camp

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24mi from Monterey · 2 sites · Crab Orchard, TN

Byrd Creek Eco Camp is located along almost a mile of beautiful Byrd Creek. The property has several old wagon trails, prehistoric rock shelters and is located within the Cumberland Homesteads historic district. Tubing, fishing, and hiking are just steps away. Several waterfalls and parks are nearby.

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Camper favorites near Monterey

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Land at Roaring Creek

47mi from Monterey · 4 sites · Tents · Graysville, TN

Wooded property with a trail down to the Roaring Creek. it is next to the Cumberland trail and roaring creek park.

Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent

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31mi from Monterey · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Rock Island, TN

Little Bone Cave campground is in the mountains of Tennessee with hiking trails and a beautiful view located on 16 acres. This campground adjoins Bone Cave State Natural Area located in Van Buren County. Big Bone Cave is a 400 acre natural area with trails and a cave that contained bones of a giant ground sloth discovered in 1811 and is maintained by Rock Island State Park. The cave is not currently open to the public. Rock Island State Park (swimming, fishing and hiking) is only 6 miles from the campground and Fall Creek Falls State Park (swimming, fishing, hiking and home of the Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival) is a beautiful 25 mile drive through the winding roads and mountains of Van Buren county. A public boat ramp maintained by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is two miles away to access the Caney Fork River. Come enjoy with friends and family. Campsite #1, "Valley View" is a Rv with 30 amp electric with sewer and water or it can be a primitive campsite that is a wide open space and is approximately 1-2 acres with a beautiful view overlooking the valley below. We do have electric, sewer and water 340 gl tank with a hose, a picnic table and a fire ring at this site. if you'd prefer, you can locate a spot of your choosing off the beaten path anywhere within our 16 acres (ask the hostess for details). We now have rv hook up with a 30 amp electric service, sewer and water available. We have wildlife such as bobcats, coyotes, deer, owls, snakes, turkeys and rumor has it, maybe even a bigfoot. I hope you come enjoy friends, family and nature to make this an incredible experience.

Awakening Adventures

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36mi from Monterey · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grandview, TN

Welcome to our serene and rejuvenating private getaway nestled within 42 acres of forested beauty. The Sanctuary offers an unparalleled experience where nature meets comfort, allowing you and your group to unwind and reconnect with the tranquil surroundings. We have added multiple tree swings throughout the forest. We are uniquely situated on the edge of the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee river valley. We are currently offering 4 treehouse dwellings to share our peaceful land full of God's promises. The dwellings are spaced far enough apart for privacy yet not to far of a walk to the common area where the kitchen and shower are. You'll be surprised at how cool the tents stay under the forest canopy in the heat of summer. Then in the colder months we have various heating options to keep you cozy in 3 of the dwellings I hope you come to share this with us, it's an amazingly peaceful area. Nearly 3 miles of hiking trails to enjoy during your visit. Take a spur trail off the main trail loop and there is a prayer shelter with a fire pit inspired by Luke 6:12 in the back corner of the property. Located at the edge of the prarie on the main trail is a sunrise/sunset/bird-watching platform that is 20 feet in the air with a 2 stage bridge to access it. We updated the outdoor kitchen with a 3 burner propane stove, propane grill and hot running water with a 3 bay sink. Other cooking options include a tripod over the fire and a charcoal grill. A short 10-minute drive to fire tower rd. brings you to a 2 mile loop trail with 2 waterfalls, Upper and Lower Piney Falls. Ozone falls is just a 20 minute drive. Then toward Spring City is Stinging Fork Falls at 25 minutes. Black mountain is my new favorite place especially the south overlook! The Hiking possibilities are nearly endless and close. I'll highlight one thru hike here since both trailheads are only 20 minutes away and is easy to coordinate with only 2 vehicles. It's a 10.2 mile hike that can be done in either direction and has a little something for everyone including a cave, boulder field, cascade and waterfall. Then you have massive Watts Bar Lake which is only 20 minutes away with a plethora of activities including the excursions we offer! We look forward to hosting you!

Synousia

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42mi from Monterey · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · Pikeville, TN

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!

The 50 Acre Wood

35mi from Monterey · 1 site · Tent · Lancaster, TN

My property is located in a gentle valley with easy road access and a hiking hill that features several level clearings perfect for pitching camp. There’s a 450-foot-long cave and several sinkholes scattered throughout the property. At the top of the hill, where the land levels off, you’ll find a treehouse, and the property continues a little farther beyond. About halfway up the hill, there’s a rope swing to enjoy.

Byrd Creek Eco Camp

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24mi from Monterey · 2 sites · Crab Orchard, TN

Byrd Creek Eco Camp is located along almost a mile of beautiful Byrd Creek. The property has several old wagon trails, prehistoric rock shelters and is located within the Cumberland Homesteads historic district. Tubing, fishing, and hiking are just steps away. Several waterfalls and parks are nearby.

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Public campgrounds near Monterey

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Cumberland Mountain Campground

23mi from Monterey · 146 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cumberland Mountain State Park

Obey River Park Campground

27mi from Monterey · 131 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dale Hollow Lake

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Dale Hollow Damsite Campground

29mi from Monterey · 79 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dale Hollow Lake

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Willow Grove Campground

31mi from Monterey · 83 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dale Hollow Lake

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Lillydale Campground

32mi from Monterey · 114 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dale Hollow Lake

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Fall Creek Falls Campground

34mi from Monterey · 268 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fall Creek Falls State Park

Trails are clearly marked. We did wonder if we were on the correct trail to Bird Mountain campsite, but once we got up the Castle Rock, there was a sign pointing out the way!

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Big Cove Campground

43mi from Monterey · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Frozen Head State Park

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Flat Fork Campground

43mi from Monterey · 8 sites · in Frozen Head State Park

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Great Meadows Campground

45mi from Monterey · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Daniel Boone National Forest

Bell Farm Horse Camp

49mi from Monterey · 5 sites · in Daniel Boone National Forest

Stories from the community

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Courtney

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent

What an amazing spot! Everything exceeded expectations, will definitely be back! Communication was fast and clear and everything was clean and well kept!

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Mariana

3 weeks ago

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!

Campsite 7 from the front. The fire pit is situated at the back of the campsite.

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Delaney

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

We loved our stay at Belle and Beaus Acres! The property was beautiful and the campsites were spacious.

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Sean

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Spacious Skies Belle Ridge

Beautiful campground, friendly staff. Clean, comfortable cabins.

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Julia

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

Christine's land is beautiful and the campsites are well spaced to provide privacy. We loved the convenience of having firewood and fire starters on the property for purchase. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for something close to Nashville while still feeling off-grid.

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Forrest

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

Our stay at Belle and Beau Acres was absolutely perfect! We chose two reserve both of the hike in camping sites down by the river for extra privacy. As advertised, it’s a short hike in, but the trail is narrow and a bit steep—so plan accordingly. The effort is completely worth it, though. The sites are very private, nestled between two hills beside a gently flowing stream. The combination of privacy and the relaxing sound of the water made for an amazing atmosphere. The farm itself is in an ideal location. When you arrive, it feels like you’re deep in the countryside, yet you’re only about 15 minutes from downtown Cookeville for food or supplies. Plus, both Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls are just a short drive away—highly recommend visiting both! Christine and her husband were incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful throughout our stay. I really appreciated how thorough they are and how they verify that all guests are registered—it adds a nice sense of safety and respect among everyone on the property. Everything about our trip was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back!

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Forrest

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

Belle and Baua Acres was absolutely incredible! We reserved hike-in tent sites #2 and #4, and they were just as advertised. The short, somewhat steep hike down makes it important to pack light, but it’s well worth it once you arrive. If you’re looking for a peaceful, primitive camping experience with plenty of privacy, these sites are perfect. Both sites sit just a few feet from a tranquil stream—an ideal backdrop for relaxing by the water or drifting off to the sound of nature. Christine and her husband were wonderful hosts: incredibly responsive, organized, and clearly take great pride in maintaining their beautiful farm. The location couldn’t be better—close to Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls, both stunning hikes with breathtaking waterfalls, and only about 15 minutes from Cookeville if you need supplies or want to grab a bite to eat. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Great hosts, great place, great location, and an all-around amazing stay. 100% recommend!

Cassie

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent

Melissa’s land is a slice of paradise! The campsite had many options for entertainment including many chairs, a grill, a large fire pit, two hammocks and more! The host was very welcoming and the view was out-of-this-world gorgeous. My only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer!

Veronica

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent

Stunning, beautiful, amazing don't even describe the view here! Its a wide open area with a fire pit in the idle of Adirondack chairs. If we're ever in the area again, we WILL stay here! 10/10

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Todd

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Breathtaking Waterfall & Campsite

Great spot with flowing water and rock features. The road is steep but navigable. My crew cab 2500HD 4x4 fit down it and came out just fine despite pouring down rain. Would go again.

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Derek

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

Easy to access, get communication with host, clean, and gorgeous property to camp with fam and friends.

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Nina

October 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Belle and Beau Acres

We had a great time. This was a perfect camping spot for our getaway. We loved playing in the creek. As long as you are expecting the steep hike, you'll love this spot.

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Leah

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

Great spot, stayed at campsite 2 for the 2nd year in a row. Exactly as referenced in the description, steep .1 mile hike in/out but that doesn’t bother us, it actually makes it more fun. Will definitely be back.

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Kiana

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Belle and Beau Acres

Loved staying here with my kids. Location was super easy to get to. The layout was great, you feel mostly secluded even though there are other sites in the area. The site itself was nicely shaded so it didn’t get too hot. They have a super cute farm-stand with perfectly precut wood. The hike down to the creek was kinda slippery with fallen leaves but it was still nice and the kids loved checking it out. Christine was a super hero host when someone decided to leave a light on in our car and drained our battery. I would definitely recommend staying here.

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Craig

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Belle and Beau Acres

Highly recommend Belle and Beau campsites! Beautiful country setting, clean and easy access from I-40. Christine was very responsive to messages, and met us driving in - great commo! Winery nearby for tasting, excellent food too. Marked on my map with 5 stars.

Kelly

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Belle and Beau Acres

My doggo and I stayed for a couple of nights. The incline to the site was as described. I used this site to help get some rust off my backpacking legs, so to speak. It's far enough away to make every trip to the car count! Christine was an amazing host. Very communicative. I will definitely be going back. The only drawback (or not a drawback) the sound of the highway in the distance. Noting the closeness to civilization. Which is also good if you forget something for your site! I enjoyed exploring the creekside and small trails on site. It's close to state parks to for additional hiking. A wonderful well needed stay

The clear walls and ceiling make for a forest emersed one of a kind experience. It is like sleeping on the porch when you were young. Comfy for the whole family.

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Carrie

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Awakening Adventures

Great space with a variety of places to stay. The owners are very friendly!

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Ryan

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Breathtaking Waterfall & Campsite

This place is an 11/10 - pure GEM of a spot. Highly recommend an off road vehicle to get down/up, it's definitely true back road...but worth it. I will 1000% be returning again. As a reminder, LEAVE IT HOW IT LAWS.

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Leah

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Breathtaking Waterfall & Campsite

It was such a great campsite with all the basics. It is a lovely property and would be so much fun in the summer to enjoy the water and hang out. It was our first time camping with our 3 year old and 6 year old and had a great time. The walk down to the camp site is a bit steep but manageable.

Jerad

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Belle and Beau Acres

Took my little boy on his first camping trip at BBA and he loved it. Peaceful, beautiful, and natural campground conveniently tucked away on wooded farmland. Nice trails that go along the creek and allow for a variety of nature viewing and discovery.