- Pickwick Lake
The best camping in Pickwick Lake with a private bathroom
81% (162) • 74 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pickwick Lake
81% (162) • 74 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pickwick Lake
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sunshine
November 2025
Tent
Amazing place to stay, bread was amazing! We even got out and hiked a waterfall close by. Other than the cold front and low of 27 on Sunday night 🤦♀️ we had a great time.
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Emily
October 2025
Tent
Very private location by the creek. Will def be back!
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John
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Dan and Mandy were excellent hosts. We camped in campsite 10 which was big enough for two families with dogs. There was plenty of firewood to be gathered. Dan and Mandy were responsive, extremely accommodating, and checked in the right amount. They are very passionate about their campground and it shows. The bathrooms were well lit and fully stocked. Look forward to coming back here with the kids! There is a swimming hole on site but the water was low due to lack of rain recently. It was still knee high and felt refreshing. The kids loved walking through the water. The star gazing at night was incredible. There is no city lights. Will definitely come back!
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Michael
October 2025
Tent
Sevylla was a great host and her property was perfect for my solo weekend trip to Tennessee. Sevylla met me on arrival, showed me around the property and was extremely nice and helpful. The campsite was very clean and well maintained and the platform for my tent made for a comfortable nights sleep. Would definitely stay here in the future.
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Stephanie
September 2025
Tent
Really great spot and really great family ♥️ Stayed here with my dog and there was plenty to explore. Nice sounds by the creek and slept great. Definitely recommend Sharla’s sourdough bread!
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Meghan
September 2025
Tent
Sharla is so kind and has a beautiful property! Walking the creek was a lot of fun and at night the view for star gazing was phenomenal! I would definitely stay again.
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Jen
September 2025
Tent
With kids
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!
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Heather
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful and very peaceful place. The host were a amazing and our campsite was perfect.
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Amy
September 2025
Tent
We spent two wonderful nights at Sharla’s hip camp. The creeks are fun, the view of the sky is beautiful, the entire experience is perfect. Sharla is a fantastic host and communicates so well. I hope to come back and definitely recommend:)
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Donald
August 2025
Tent
I love camping by the creek and falling asleep to the sound of the water. Wading in the stream was surreal and completely rejuvenating.
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Donald
August 2025
Tent
Really cool spot. The sounds of the creek lull you to sleep. I am definitely going to come back here.
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Riley
August 2025
Tent
With pets
My fiancé and I spent a weekend at this campsite in late summer, and it was absolutely magical. It gets very hot, so be sure to bring a canopy for shade or plan to spend most of your time relaxing in the creek, which we happily did.
The location was beautiful and easy to find, and the owner made us feel welcome right away. We set up in the open field so we could enjoy prime stargazing, and it turned out to be the perfect spot. The night sky was incredible.
The real highlight was the creek. It was refreshing, freeing, and so much fun for both us and our dogs. I highly recommend walking upstream behind the campsite until you reach a cliff area with a stunning waterfall. Just make sure to wear good water shoes, as it can get slippery.
A 100 out of 10 stay. We will definitely be coming back!
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Dana
July 2025
Tent
With pets
First booking on Hipcamp and wow did I find an amazing place! Sharla, Garrett and kids are the most precious family and awesome host! My site was right where 2 creeks join and having the babbling water sing me to sleep each night was amazing. Very secluded place with open skies, no lights and very little road noise. If you love exploring creeks or just forest bathing- this is a perfect spot to do it! My 2 pups were able to be off leash almost the entire time and that is so rare to find. Our favorite spot was where the 2 creeks merge. I had a spiritual moment there. The water temp is about 15-20• cooler in one verses the other. I found a flat rock and sat in the creeks allowing one side of my body to be in the cooler water and the other in the warmer- I can’t describe the feeling I experienced, but I certainly felt some cleansing/healing energy work being performed by Mother Nature. I found myself briefly sobbing and then felt my body just let it all go- shoulders relaxed, my spine felt like it was being rung out like a dirty mop. Nuts it may seem- but I walked away from this trip feeling more whole than I have in a long time. The place is magical.
Cell service was in and out which I enjoyed. It’s advertised as a “short walk” in and it’s literally steps away. I’m a heavy packer so I was concerned, but felt like an idiot when I arrived. 😂 Single female and felt completely safe.
Sharla’s Rosemary focaccia was a great addition.
Book it now! We will def be returning!
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Brendan
July 2025
Tent
Great campsite and wonderful hosts. Very private with two nice creeks. Will visit again
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Cori
July 2025
Tent
With kids
This land was absolutely gorgeous. The creek is clear and cold. Our kids loved wading in the water and finding small fish. The camping area is huge with a ton of options for set up. We pull a utility trailer with a large SUV and tent camp and had lots of space left. Hosts were more than accommodating when we had to leave mid-trip due to my daughter falling ill. Would highly recommend this spot. We hope to return.
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Olivia
June 2025
Tent
Beautiful spot that felt private and safe. The creeks are clean, cool, and calming, and the sound of rushing water is heard throughout the campsite. I would definitely stay here again!
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The best camping in Pickwick Lake with a private bathroom guide
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.