Camping in Pickwick Lake

Cast for bass, explore a Civil War battleground, and lounge on a lakefront beach.

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RV Lots at Natures Cove

13 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Clifton, Perry
RV Lots of Natures Cove is a family-owned small business. We offer luxury RV camping in a private, waterfront, gated RV community. Our RV sites are extra-large and private with full hookups and fiber high speed WiFi . We are located two hours southwest of Nashville, TN in the charming small town of Clifton, TN. Our community sits on the stretch of the Tennessee River called the Kentucky Lake. The Kentucky Lake is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi river. It covers 160,300 acres and features 2,300 miles of breathtaking shoreline. Bring your boat and use our private community boat ramp. You can stop at the marinas located nearby for food and live music. If you don’t have a boat, you can rent one nearby. Kentucky Lake is a boaters dream with its clean water and beautiful scenery. Boat storage is included in your stay. Additionally, some of the best freshwater fishing in the Country can be experienced in the Kentucky Lake and is known for excellent fishing for large and small mouth bass, bluegill, white bass, catfish, and many more. You can fish directly from your site on most waterfront sites or use our dock. If you like to kayak, you will enjoy the tree-lined, calm, four mile long cove in our community. You can directly access the cove from your site when you stay on a “cove site.” We are open year-round. We offer nightly, weekly, and long term stays on all our sites. Please call or text for availability and for more information about each site so we can help you book the site that is best for you. We currently have two buddy sites that are extra-large with two sets of full hookups for two RV’s (we will be adding more buddy sites). We cannot wait to host you and your family. Hope to see you soon. Wishing you safe travels, RV Lots at Natures Cove 315-771-2757 or 303-522-4330
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Buffalo Jacks Campground

50 sites · Tents87 acres · Waterloo, Lauderdale
Property is located near Waterloo, Alabama-famous for great fishing and camping areas! 87 acres include beautiful creek side camp sites and rolling hills for hiking. You will see abundant wildlife especially deer and turkey!! Although you feel as if you are in the wilderness- a local gas station and the Dollar General is 3 miles away!! Community bathhouse will be available soon.
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RV at Lost Lake, LLC

18 sites · RVs35 acres · Clifton, Perry
We are a family owned new private RV park. We purchased this land so people can get outside more and make memories. We hope you love our true slice of heaven on earth as much as we do. Come stay with us and relax in nature under the stars and around the campfire. Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. The sites are very large and right on the KY Lake. The community is gated and has a boat launch and dock. Boat storage is included in your stay. You can fish, kayak, or stand up paddle board right from your private site or take a short walk to the community water access area. The views are breathtaking. We have sites on the main channel of the KY Lake and sites on a 4 mile long private tree lined calm cove that goes out into the lake.
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Ripple Valley Farms

9 sites · Lodging, Tents60 acres · Scotts Hill, Decatur
60 beautiful acres of rolling hills where the blackberries grow wild and the nights bring memories for a lifetime. The river and sxs riding is a short 15 minute ride so you are welcome to bring the boat or recreational vehicles. Private campsites with fire pits and grill grates. Shower house is available and there are portable toilets at each site.
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Siverwater Campground

1 site · RV5 acres · Counce, Hardin
Escape to the enchanting embrace of Tennessee, where the pure, cool river waters and breathtaking panoramic vistas await you. SIlverwater has it all! It is a private community, free from the ruckus of everyday life. Like to fish? Look no further than the river that is within walking distance. With boat ramps, you'll be there all day. Or perhaps you'd rather be immersed in the beauty and serenity of nature. We've got you covered there too, with beautiful biking and walking trail. History buff? The campsite is near to many historical places. Walk the Trail of Tears or take a step back in time to Shiloh Military Park, one of the turning points of the Civil War!
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Shady court

9 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Sheffield, Colbert
Learn more about this land:This is a family-owned property since the 1950’s. It was an original motor court. There are 2 tiny homes that are restored and can be occupied. The others can be peeked in but not safe for entry. The courtyard is perfect for artists of every kind, yoga, and of course music. It is walking distance to one of the most famous recording studios in the world and not more than a few miles from all of the “Muscle Shoals Sound” studios. We began restoration and unfortunately due circumstances beyond out control (cancer, Covid, economy/escalating construction costs) we have had to put renovations on hold. Hoping to start again soon!
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Whispering Pines

2 sites · Tents23 acres · Farmington, Alcorn
Learn more about this land:Hiking the back country on non designated paths. It is not hard to find your way. Property lines are clearly marked by pink ribbons or blue stakes. Two zip lines and a treetop treehouse are on the property. Plenty of firewood to gather on property to burn. Primitive camping on facilty
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Winters Woods

5 sites · Tents28 acres · Savannah, Hardin
Learn more about this land:We have lots of beautiful trees including pine, oak, pecan, and maple. So much forest floor to spread out your tentsite. We have deer, rabbit, turkey, and squirrels to look for and watch. Plus many local birds to watch as well. We are only 5 minutes from Pickwick lake, 27 minutes from Shiloh battlefield, and Savannah has a beautiful downtown area with shopping and dining.
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C&M properties

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Clifton, Perry
About an acre on the Tennessee River, known as Kentucky Lake, with a country setting, beautiful sunsets. Access to the lake on the back of property, with a boat launch just down the road. Lot offers full hookup for 2 RV' and an extra water for tent campers. Come enjoys the quite nights and active
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Seven Pines River Resort

43 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Waynesboro, Wayne
Nestled in the heart of Tennessee lies 30 acres of rolling pastures lined by woods along the pristine Buffalo River. Seven Pines River Resort is set just off the beaten path of a little country lane with sprawling meadows to park, camp and enjoy the outdoors. The River provides great fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Book your stay and let the captivating beauty of Seven Pines River Resort create memories that will last a lifetime. Share your unforgettable moments with the hashtag #SevenPinesRiverResort on social media and join the community of nature lovers discovering the wonders of this enchanting escape. Your dream camping adventure awaits!
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On the Creek Retreat

3 sites · Tents14 acres · Olivet, Hardin
Learn more about this land: Beautiful clear creek (flows through the entire property(14 acres) with a large, blue swimming hole). Lovely grounds to run and play on. Serene, quiet, peaceful and inviting. 10 min from Savannah TN (shopping, dining, hospital)- 15 min to the TN River in both Savannah and Clifton(centrally located)- 15 min to “Up the Creek”Kayaking- 15 min to Ross Creek Landing golf course- Wide open/easy travel access roads-
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Shoal Creek Natural Farm

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Westpoint , Lawrence
My son had cancer which motivated us to find a perfect place to live well and grow our own food. We have a five-acre grove of various fruits. A greenhouse and gardens. Appx 100 chickens, goats, sheep, llamas, ducks and vicious geese.Seasonal fruits and vegetables available. Eggs most days. Other specialty products depending on my time and interest.Learn more about this land:We have an island on a canoe/Kayak Creek. Our working farm with goats, sheep, chickens, geese and more is separated by a fence. The appx 8 acre bluff over a diving rock into the Creek. Nature provides groundhogs, deer, birds of prey and many others. Bass and trout laugh and feel safe from me. If you hike you’ll love this. We rappel down the bluff with a simple rope. The island could support volleyball or similar activities if so inclined. 
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Camping in Pickwick Lake guide

Thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority and its dam-building prowess in the 1930s, vast reservoirs are scattered across the Volunteer State. Like most of them, Pickwick Lake is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, with bass fishing, boating, swimming, tubing, and water skiing among its top activities. Stretching 53 miles from southwest Tennessee across Mississippi and Alabama on the Tennessee River, Pickwick Lake’s shoreline is dotted with campsites, as is the surrounding countryside. Fun fact: A literature-loving postmaster named the area after a Charles Dickens’ novel, the Pickwick Papers, in the mid-1800s.

Where to Go

Pickwick Dam Area

South of Pickwick Dam, Pickwick Landing State Park is watersports central, with a marina and an array of boat rentals, including kayaks, canoes, fishing boats, and pontoon party barges. Landlubbers may prefer to play the 18-hole golf course, try their hand at disc golf, or stroll the two easy hiking trails. Campers will find lakefront tent sites and RV sites. North of the river, the Bruton Branch State Recreation Area has primitive tent sites, most of them by the water.

Southwest Tennessee

For more tent and RV campsites, check out the small towns and farms near the lake and the Tennessee River in southwest Tennessee. Glamping options—think cabins, Airstream rentals, and horse farms—are plentiful too, and many have boat ramps. Top small towns for camping include Counce, Savannah, and Henderson, and the TVA manages the 92-site Pickwick Dam Campground in Savannah.

Mississippi & Alabama

Skinny Pickwick Lake stretches from Tennessee into the northern reaches of Mississippi and Alabama, where waterfront campgrounds are just as recreation-focused as their neighbors in Tennessee. Cabins and campsites are close to both the lake and the Tennessee River at J.P. Coleman State Park, which is perched on a lakeside bluff in Mississippi.

Memphis & Jackson Surrounds

Home to the National Civil Rights Museum, blues-playing Beale Street, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, and a booming food hall scene, Memphis is a full-immersion destination. Not far from the city and close to the Mississippi, campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping destinations are plentiful on farms and forestlands. Memphis is 120 miles west of Pickwick Lake, while Jackson, another urban launchpad, is 60 miles north of Pickwick Dam.

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