The best ranch campgrounds near Nolensville, Tennessee

Set up camp on ranch land in Nolensville, where rolling pastures meet wooded creeks. You’ll find over 20 ranch camping options here, with prices starting at $25 a night and an average stay around $50. Most sites give you room to spread out, a proper toilet, and a fire ring for those late-night stories. Bring your dog—pets are welcome. Days fill up fast with swimming, scrambling up rock faces, or casting a line in clear water. Local favorites include Sacred Dog Ranch (90 reviews), Holler Homestead Woodsy Retreat (13 reviews), and Big East Fork Valley (12 reviews). Expect sprawling land, real quiet, and a sky full of stars at night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Set up camp on ranch land in Nolensville, where rolling pastures meet wooded creeks. You’ll find over 20 ranch camping options here, with prices starting at $25 a night and an average stay around $50. Most sites give you room to spread out, a proper toilet, and a fire ring for those late-night stories. Bring your dog—pets are welcome. Days fill up fast with swimming, scrambling up rock faces, or casting a line in clear water. Local favorites include Sacred Dog Ranch (90 reviews), Holler Homestead Woodsy Retreat (13 reviews), and Big East Fork Valley (12 reviews). Expect sprawling land, real quiet, and a sky full of stars at night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sacred Dog Ranch

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27mi from Nolensville · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Fairview, TN

Our sanctuary is a special piece of history and a regenerative farm where living soil and pollinator banks combat climate change and revive the eco-system ! The cabin we live in was built in 1797 - which we have preserved and upgraded with fantastic antique decor, Rock N Roll flare and cutting edge street art. We encourage art, music and nature crafting! We take great pride in providing a magical creative space that is welcome to earthlings of all stripes! The June blooms are exceptional and the butterflies’ will delight... you will leave a little piece of your heart here on the farm❤️🐝🐶🧚‍♀️ Horse Back Riding available!

2. Cedar Hill Ranch

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26mi from Nolensville · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Watertown, TN

Small farm seroundend by cedar trees. It’s is a nice place to rest and we can accommodate horse if needed

3. Big East Fork Valley

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18mi from Nolensville · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Franklin, TN

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.

4. Peach Orchard Hollow

19mi from Nolensville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Fairview, TN

Hippie bus and garden shelter in pristine meadow next to Center for Sustainable Stewardship, regenerative farm and cute animals. Many hiking trails and seasonal waterfalls. Walk to lake for fishing or paddling. Natural mountain runoff water creek just behind the bus. Off grid. No loud parties or unleased animals (to protect our ground-nesting birds).

5. Holler Homestead Woodsy Retreat

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47mi from Nolensville · 1 site · Tent · Lancaster, TN

We discovered this small homestead 18 years ago. It was built by a man preparing to go off grid, but he never did. In the intervening time, we became enthralled with growing vegetables, raising ducks, grazing sheep and hiking the hills behind us. Then Nicole discovered permaculture and began the process of changing the land using these practices. With our three dogs, cats, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks and chicken (there is only one chicken), things can be pretty merry around her. There are aquaponics and hydroponics to check out for fun. Plus, Nicole is one of the region's only craft coffee roasters, so you are in for a treat if you come visit and like coffee because she tends to make coffee most mornings. Learn more about this land: Hang your hammock or pitch your tent in the back acres of a small homestead integrating permaculture practices. Hang out in our land for your whole visit checking out the holler we live in, dunk in the creek by the road, or drive over the hill to Center Hill Marine, or across the dam to Edgar Evins State park, or canoe the Caney Fork River! Sorry - No dogs please. Kayaking and fishing is also so close you can almost hear it - but you can't. Which is good. Our property has a composting outhouse and the outdoor shower attached to the house has hot and cold water. We also have a nice, outdoor kitchen area to share that has a big sink and blackstone griddle. There is Wifi in the kitchen area and a plug for recharging devices. The camp site is a two-minute walk from the driveway and outhouse so be prepared to carry items in and take your morning constitutional walk. We sometimes have homestead-produced items for sale. This is a functioning homestead, so we may be hosting an open house event, processing animals, or some other fun homestead happening activity during your stay.

6. Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville

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29mi from Nolensville · 1 site · Lodging · Goodlettsville, TN

Nestled on a sprawling 40 acre farm just 15 miles from downtown Nashville, this cozy cabin is a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature's beauty. At the front of the property you will find horses in the paddocks as well as chickens, mini donkeys, a sheep, a pig, mini Highland cows, and dwarf Nigerian goats, all within the barnyard. A spring fed creek runs along the front of the property by the road and there is a stocked one acre pond near the main home. Also near the main home is treehouse "cabin" complete with a swinging bridge. Feel free to bring fishing poles, feed and pet the animals, and gather eggs early in the morning. Tucked in the hollow of the surrounding ridges, the rustic cabin sits on the hillside with a small pond at the foot. A wide front deck with rocking chairs and a double glider overlooks the pond, offering a perfect spot to have coffee at sunrise or unwind beneath the stars. The cabin is furnished with antiques, a fluffy queen bed, and an oversized bunk above. Although the cabin is meant to be a retreat from modern electronics, it does have a cieling fan, light, TV, and outlets powered by solar panels. There is an outdoor sink and small tankless hot water shower head, gravity fed by a water tank on the hillside. You will also find an RV toilet behind the cabin under the awning.

Stories from the community

Victoria

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

I loved this place! I booked it as a crash pad while I visited friends. I wish I had planned better, I would have booked it for all of us to stay. The place is really cool and Lisa is a helpful host.

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Kirby

October 2025

2 nights at Cedar Hill Ranch

Nice quiet farm-style setting. Rented the RV and it had all the amenities I wanted. Very accommodating host! Prompt replies to all of my inquires. Will definitely rent again if ever in the area.

Heather

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Highly recommend! The property is very beautiful, and animals are so sweet and the family is friendly and are wonderful hosts! We look forward to visiting more often. We rode horses down through the creek and had a huge bonfire all night. We stayed in one of their other cabins they offered us onsite, it was very comfortable. There happen to be 5 kittens on property when we were there and they were so small and playful. This place is so close to the city, easy for a 1-3 night stay. Thank you Lisa and Gary! See you soon. xo

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Amy

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville

We loved the peaceful and quiet scenery. This was a beautiful stay and we enjoyed the fishing and animals. We had everything we needed and the hosts were very helpful. We will be back!

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Nichole

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

This property is truly a hidden gem! The scenery is stunning — very peaceful, perfect for both camping and glamping. You can tell Lisa & Gary take great pride in keeping everything beautiful and welcoming. They’re incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Whether you’re looking to relax under the stars or enjoy a cozy glamping stay, this is the perfect spot. We can’t wait to come back! 🌿✨

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James

October 2025

1 night at Sacred Dog Ranch

Beautiful property with all the feels for a relaxing and simple place to chill. Lisa and Gary made me feel immensely welcome and I feel like I have new long lost friends that we've finally met back up again in this dimension. If you love nature, judgement free, artistic and creative expression type people and places, this is for you.

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Jen

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

We had the best time at Sacred Dog Ranch this past weekend and feel like we made lifelong friends with Lisa and Gary. Our dog, Sage, played with his fellow Dal new friends, my daughter rode Fancy the gorgeous horse and we felt like instant family. It’s right outside Nashville and remote enough we didn’t feel like we were in a cookie cutter suburb. Lisa was so welcoming and generous with her authentic self. My kids and I loved our visit and will be back.

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Dean

September 2025

1 night at Sacred Dog Ranch

Sacred Dog Ranch is unreal! The hosts are the kindest people ever. We got to ride horses, hang out with the sweetest dogs, and even feed a fox (!!). The whole place feels open and peaceful—outdoor shower, hot tub, fresh tomatoes from the garden—it’s just the perfect spot to reset and recharge. Already dreaming about going back.

Edward

July 2025

30 ft campervan

With pets

4 nights at Cedar Hill Ranch

We enjoyed our stay here, it was a nice and private spot in front of an unoccupied little house with a porch we could use. Around 45 minutes from Nashville. Few farm animals roaming around which was cool. Thanks again for letting us staying Cristy.

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Kelly

July 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Cedar Hill Ranch

Lovely property, clean, relaxing view, private, lots of shade at different times of day. Enjoyed the occasional friendly animal that would walk by and say hello!

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Dante

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holler Homestead Woodsy Retreat

The land was nice and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Great place to camp surrounded my trees for a very fun and peaceful trip.

Alissa

July 2025

1 night at Baker Hollow Farm in Nashville

My boyfriend and I stayed at the beautiful cabin for 1 night. We arrived late at night but they still welcomed us, showed us how to get to the cabin and how everything works there (outside shower, lights, power etc.). The cabin was very hidden from everything, very quiet, it felt like a real nature retreat. The whole property itself was also absolutely stunning, they have the sweetest animals, honestly they were so andorable and friendly, and you guys were so nice! Thank you again for everything! Btw, the dog and that one lighter brown horse are so cuddly and happy for visitors 😍 we would’ve loved to stay longer but we were on a tight time schedule.

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Anthony

June 2025

With pets

2 nights at Sacred Dog Ranch

Beautiful property and friendly hosts. My kids got to name kittens and enjoyed seeing all the livestock. We spent hours roaming around the gardens or in the woods, down to the creek. The cabin is very cool. My wife and I particularly enjoyed sitting on the porch for an afternoon rain storm. Quick drive to Lenny’s Country Kitchen for great food.

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Emily

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa’s Sacred Dog Ranch is a veritable Garden of Eden. Lisa and her family welcomed us with open arms to their beautiful home and gardens. They have stewarded the land with care and intention, cultivating a series of wonderful spaces complete with art, animals, and authenticity.

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Danny

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa & Gary welcome you to their land with open arms! Greeted by a bunch of lovely wonderful dogs. One dog will deff stick out more to you with love (Payaso) they are very accommodating and will do whatever they can to make sure your stay is comforting. Will deff be coming back out here for the horse back riding!

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Mary

May 2025

1 night at Sacred Dog Ranch

This was such a great experience and I will definitely be back next time I am in the area! Lisa was so welcoming and made sure I had everything I needed. I made friends with all the dogs and even got a little cat drool in my lap. The cabin itself was a work of art, literally, and I was spoiled for a place to sleep. If youre into art, this place is a haven. My only regret is that I had to wake up and leave early to beat the rain.

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Leslie

May 2025

With pets

1 night at Sacred Dog Ranch

The owners are amazing and have created a sanctuary for people, plants and animals. Beautiful! Can't wait to return.

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Michelle

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

Lisa is super friendly and willing to go out of her way to accommodate you if possible. The cabin my friend and I stayed in was one room with a screened in front porch, it had a bunk bed with full or queen bed on the bottom. There was a mini fridge. No running water but she brought us a gallon of water and a couple cups. There is an outhouse nearby that seemed pretty clean, no smell! She’s working on improving the WiFi signal there. I used my own data. Was able to park right in front of the cabin. Lots of friendly dogs here. Recommend!

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Mattlindsay

April 2025

6 nights at Sacred Dog Ranch

The only way to describe this really is that you are literally home when you are here. Rejuvenate and enjoy the magic that is Lisa and the sacred dog ranch. It's not just a place to stay while you're on your trip, this is a destination 💜

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Tessa

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sacred Dog Ranch

WILL BE REVISITING! The hosts are lovely, friendly, interesting people who will treat you like you’re a close friend. I brought my dog with me and she had a great time playing with their 8 dogs on the property, and the screened in porch is a game changer! There are a couple fun farm animals around. The cabin is perfect for a camping/shelter feel, a bed in a comfy decorated studio with windows. nothing too fancy just how we like it! Some of the cabins are still a work in progress so I’m very excited to visit Lisa and Gary in the future :) thankful to have found this and them!