Beach Camping in Pickwick Lake, Tennessee: Best Beach Campsites 2025

For beach camping around Pickwick Lake, you have over 500 options to choose from—each within easy reach of the water. Pitch your tent or park your van right by the lake, wake up to the sound of waves, and spend your days swimming, hiking, or spotting herons along the shore. Campsites here welcome campfires, offer showers, and let you bring your pets. Nightly rates start at just $25, with an average around $52. Locals keep coming back to Seven Pines River Resort (25 reviews) for easy access to the beach, while Sherwood Acres (2 reviews) and WOL@TN River (1 review) are quieter picks if you prefer less crowded spots. Bring your fishing rod, a pair of sturdy shoes, and plenty of marshmallows—you’ll want to stay up late by the fire after a day on the water.

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For beach camping around Pickwick Lake, you have over 500 options to choose from—each within easy reach of the water. Pitch your tent or park your van right by the lake, wake up to the sound of waves, and spend your days swimming, hiking, or spotting herons along the shore. Campsites here welcome campfires, offer showers, and let you bring your pets. Nightly rates start at just $25, with an average around $52. Locals keep coming back to Seven Pines River Resort (25 reviews) for easy access to the beach, while Sherwood Acres (2 reviews) and WOL@TN River (1 review) are quieter picks if you prefer less crowded spots. Bring your fishing rod, a pair of sturdy shoes, and plenty of marshmallows—you’ll want to stay up late by the fire after a day on the water.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Seven Pines River Resort

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27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Waynesboro, TN

Nestled along the serene Buffalo River, Seven Pines River Resort offers the ideal escape to nature. Whether you're camping under the stars, enjoying the comfort of a geodome, or relaxing by the river, our resort provides a variety of accommodations for every type of camper. Tent Camping: Choose from our scenic spots at Field of Dreams, River View, or River's Edge North. Perfect for families, these sites offer an authentic camping experience with easy access to the river and nearby trails. RV Camping: Our Field of Dreams area welcomes RVs up to 24 feet, with room for dry-docking and welcomed to bring generators. Experience the beauty of the outdoors with all the comforts of home. Geodomes: For a unique glamping experience, our adults-only geodomes offer year-round luxury. With a king-sized bed, AC/heat, and a kitchenette, these domes provide a cozy retreat for couples seeking seclusion and comfort. At Seven Pines, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, stunning views, and activities for every interest. From tubing on the Buffalo River to hiking our Hidden Holler Trail, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, our friendly hospitality ensures you’ll have a memorable stay. Come unwind, explore, and reconnect with nature at Seven Pines River Resort!

2. Sherwood Acres

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Clifton, TN

Beautiful brand new campsite right on the Tennessee river in Clifton, Tennessee. Located in White Oak Landing, a gated community with awesome other RV'ers. There's a community boat ramp, boat storage area, or keep it on your lot, picnic pavilion, recreation area. And within just a short boat ride or drive there’s Fisherdale, and Clifton Marinas. Ross Creek Landing Golf Course Is a quick 10 min drive. Shopping/town isn’t too far. I have two graveled sites on one lot, one is pull in and one back in. Suitable for all size RV's, $680 a month. 50/30 amp, sewer, water, electric and trash included! All pets welcome. No restrictions on breads. Internet included for longer stays. Please contact me for more information. Thank you

3. WOLRV@TN River

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Clifton, TN

White Oak Landing RV welcomes you to this nearly half acre river front RV level spot is perfect for a family campground or buddy camping… Gated RV development, our full built out site has TWO full RV hookups with septic, water, 50/30/20 EACH… watch tug boats lazily cruise by on the Tennessee River.. private boat launch and dock just a few hundreds yards nearby. Along with a covered family pavilion and boat trailer parking lot. Peaceful TN sunsets, crisp dew mornings… Historic Clifton TN nearby with a vintage Main Street… Clifton Marina a few miles away with live music and the area’s best food/drink menu with locals .. Adirondack style Red Chairs, fire pit. Nightly rate $ 45.00, Weekly $ 295..00, Monthly $ 695.00. Electric billed separately for long term renters. * Depending on RV type.

4. Shady Grove

2 sites · RVs · Clifton, TN

A SLICE OF PARADISE WITH ELBOW ROOM. Come enjoy Your Private 1/2 acre Kentucky Lake Water front camp with full hook ups. Bring your BOAT. Gated RV community has its own private boat launch. Beach you boat on our gentle sloping shore line. Enjoy world class fishing, or a gentle paddle boat / kayak ride as you float on by historic river boat cruise ships. Nearby Clifton hosts a full service marina for your boating needs. (including jet ski and boat rentals) I have two adjacent 1/2 acre river front camps. (Shady Grove and Sugar Magnolia) Both camps sit atop atop an open meadow at the tree line that gently slopes through the shaded hardwood canopy to the waters edge. Shady Grove & Sugar Magnolia both have gravel pads and full hook up (50-30amp Electric/ Water / Sewer) Have trailer? Not a problem, a free gated storage facility is located a short drive away. Don't forget to ask about Weekly and Monthly Rates

5. Oak Leaf Hills

2 sites · Tents, RVs · Waterloo, AL

The property is 116 acres of primitive camping area, with 2 year-round creeks running through the property and plenty of room to hike and explore nature. About 40 acres are in pasture and the rest are wooded, with an area under development. This is a scenic and picturesque natural environment. We want to keep it that way so we do ask that you have a way to dispose of your waste and leave no litter behind.

Public campgrounds in and near Pickwick Lake

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Pickwick Landing Campground

92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pickwick Landing State Park

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Tishomingo Campground

69 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tishomingo State Park

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Piney Grove Campground

141 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

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Joe Wheeler Campground

116 sites · Tents, RVs · in Joe Wheeler State Park

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Whitten Park Campground

60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Stories from the community

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Christopher

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sherwood Acres

Great place, Great view, all in all a Great Adventure.

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Jen

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Seven Pines River Resort

We had another fantastic weekend camping at Seven Pines! Ken and Dawn are wonderful hosts. The sites are beautiful, the bathrooms are super nice and well stocked. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. We will be coming back!

Nicholas

May 2025

49 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to WOLRV@TN River

A little slice of paradise! Ed and Casey's place was really a hidden gem. The view of the river and boats going by was great entertainment. The "beach" they had with smooth white sand was very enjoyable. There's even a community playground for the kiddos and boat launch. The community was very welcoming with people waving and lots of smiles. We will definitely be returning in the future and after talking with our hosts we are excited about improvements they have planned for the future. Thanks Ed and Casey!