The best great views campgrounds near Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee

Looking for a camping adventure near Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee? Hipcamp has over 1071 options just for you! Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, there's something for everyone. With average prices per night starting at $30 and options as low as $10, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), Patrick's Point River Camp (263 reviews), and The Slab (by the Barren) (210 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Get ready for exciting activities including whitewater paddling, horseback riding, and paddling. Start planning your camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Red Boiling Springs

Looking for a camping adventure near Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee? Hipcamp has over 1071 options just for you! Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, there's something for everyone. With average prices per night starting at $30 and options as low as $10, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), Patrick's Point River Camp (263 reviews), and The Slab (by the Barren) (210 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Get ready for exciting activities including whitewater paddling, horseback riding, and paddling. Start planning your camping trip today!

98% (455)

Top-rated campgrounds near Red Boiling Springs

1. Beardsnest

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(153)

43mi from Red Boiling Springs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

This ecological art project is currently recruiting visitors to camp in beautiful fields, on woodland rim sites, or at delicate campsites located along a system of woodland trails. As of 2025, camping here provides a glimpse into the fourth year of succession. This current phase is characterized by spacious views of a gently rolling young prairie contrasted with the rocky and steep slopes of the mature forest. Most likely a good fit for self-sufficient types that like campsites with generous spacing, but still want to get out to the park quickly (~7 miles to the Visitors Center) or travel into Cave City (3 mi) for coffee/ice-cream/pizza/barbecue/bar/food/etc. Expand from the campsite into a sketch-work of trails, as if camping near the headquarters of a satellite nature reserve. All sites except Spicebush have a filtered water output. Spicebush campers will have water access next to parking. Camping funds allow us to plant trees (~525 seedlings as of March 2025), establish prairie grasses and flowers, restore wetlands, create trails, and remove invasive species. If you have only 2 days, a nice way to experience Mammoth Cave NP is to break the trip into 3 layers, covering the underworld (cave tours), upper world (hiking), and the water that connects the two (Green River kayaking). Mammoth Cave is unique in the way that a study of the underworld will repeatedly draw the mind into a creative space of imagining what is beneath the surface, how these worlds are connected, while navigating park land and water. Note that we offer kayak trips that can be tailored to your schedule and travel constraints. Thanks to our visitors for supporting this type of project! Bundles of dried and split firewood are available onsite, usually a mix of oak with a suggested donation of $6/bundle, delivered to the campsite. Kayaks are hosted on a suggested donation basis ($45) providing a flexible option for visitors to float the Green River through the national park. Pending availability, we offer tent setups as well to folks who want to camp but aren't traveling with gear (REI 4 person Half Dome). Tent setup comes with two sleeping pads (you will need pillows, blankets, etc.).

2. Camp Nashville Highland Rim

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(349)

47mi from Red Boiling Springs · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

Primitive camping near Nashville on a secluded hilltop nestled in a hardwood forest. Flat areas for tents, car / van camping, and trees for hammocks. Plan to carry your trash out with you. Do not leave trash on property. Please read all details / rules, and share with family or group. Drive to camping location. First arrive / first choice of favorite of available spaces upon arrival. Spaces are not numbered or pre-assigned. Camping guests supply camping gear. No gear rental available. Amenities: 2 community water hydrants, community vault toilet, fire pit at each site. Outdoor hot water heater for shower Apr-Oct, after forecasted freezing temperatures. Kid friendly. No extra charge for children. (verify not charged for children if selected.) Camping location north of downtown Nashville on a ridge at a higher elevation overlooking Nashville. Camp away from noisy highways, convenient to I65 near multiple amenities, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops . 5 miles from three I65 exits. 14 miles from I24. 18 miles from I40. 18 miles from Nashville downtown riverfront. Uber or Lyft to Nashville available. Check in & out times are flexible. Quiet hours after 10PM. If you're hanging out or arriving after 10PM.... keep it quiet for other guests. Pets permitted under owner supervision. Clean up after pets, and do not allow pets to interfere with other guests. Please be sure all guests know camping rules! Do Not Leave Trash!! Trash policy is carry in / carry out with you for disposal somewhere else. Trash service is not provided as part of camping fees. $50 trash disposal will be requested if trash left on property. Vault toilet works on a septic system and is not pumped. Only place toilet paper in toilet. Wipes, feminine products, excess tp should be placed in trash can outside vault toilet (only trash exception). Do not burn noncombustible items. materials or cigarettes in fire pits or leave trash in firepits. Only firewood or ashes should remain in firepit. Do not use knives, hatches, axes, saws on live trees. This will be considered damaging to property.

3. Western Valley View

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(77)

33mi from Red Boiling Springs · 3 sites · RVs

Learn more about this land:Our property sits along a ridge with a westerly view creating amazing sunsets. Short drive to historic Gallatin square, Old hickory lake / marina. Downtown Nashville 40 min drive.Please contact me before booking.  Night time arrivals are discouraged, road / drive are curvy and hilly.Site 1 - top of hill near garage 30amp and waterSite 2 - rear of property no hookupsSite 3 - Rear of property 50amp and waterAll site are level and concrete

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Dottie

3 days ago

16 ft car

1 night at Beardsnest

I only stayed one night on a trip driving to FL but my pup and I enjoyed the site. So close to Mammoth Cave NP where we did a great hike. Would stay again!

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Erica

6 days ago

19 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beardsnest

We had a great stay! Our dogs enjoyed exploring the paths on the property.

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Laurie

2 weeks ago

24 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Beardsnest

Near Mammoth Cave, sites are very private and great mowed walking trails through the field with lots of birds. Thanks

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Abby

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

1 night at Beardsnest

Booked last minute. Sight met expectations and host was communicative.

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Jordan

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Rally cool place to camp amd get away from the city . Great views of the sunset

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josh

November 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

We rolled in at night so locating the entrance wasn’t as straight forward as it would have been during the day, which ir was pretty clear to see the entrance during the day. The entrance is STEEP. Passed all that. It was a very secluded a lot. There were what we could see 4 different flat areas to stay and view of the city was beautiful.

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Drew

November 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Beardsnest

Enjoyed my time on Kevin’s land again. Always a great spot to camp and explore.

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Sydney

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beardsnest

So enjoyed the night away on Kevin’s peaceful property. Site was well kept and safe!

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Ben

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Tent camping here was a breeze. It felt very secluded despite only being 15 minutes or so from Nashville. We did hear some faint traffic nearby but not a peep during the night hours. There were some people hunting way far off in the distant and we heard some rifles go off a few times during the day, but we didn't feel unsafe by any means during our stay. The site was beautiful, fully surrounded by trees at the top of the hill--exactly what I was hoping for. Speaking of hills, there is a pretty steep hill to get up, yes--but with 4WD it wasn't really an issue for me at all. The sites are first come first serve and there was only my fiance and myself plus one other family that showed up several hours later. They were far enough away that we could barely see them. There's potable water and a toilet a decent walk from the site, but we didn't use either so I can't speak to those. Our interaction with the host was very minimal since it's self check-in and check out, but we didn't need anything other than the directions that were provided (which were very easy to follow). Overall I'd highly recommend this site if you're looking for some seclusion but don't want to drive hours away from the convenience Nashville area.

Ashley

November 2025

40 ft travel trailer

1 night at Western Valley View

Beautiful stopover on our cross-country road trip! Easy to access with our 29’ travel trailer, and it was completely level :) hookups were easy access and hosts were friendly.

Fiona

October 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Beardsnest

This is a great spot for a stop! Location is perfect for Mammoth Caves. The grass in the lawn was great for kids running around, Aswell as all the trails cut out around the property to explore. Kevin was responsive and friendly. Would stay here again!

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Artie

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Great place for a quick camping getaway in the Nashville area. Once you’re out there it feels as though you are much farther out than you are. Hassle free, good communication from the host. Highly recommend!

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Matt

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

We enjoyed the campsite. Close to Nashville where we live, so it’s a nice place for a quick weekend camp. Don’t really see how 8 different bookings could fit up there though without sharing a fire or being right next to each other. Will be back though!

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Sydnie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

This was a great spot to set up with my tent. Not actually hard to find, the red reflectors by the road helped a ton!! Beautiful land, spacious sights and got to eat breakfast with some deer. Will 100% be back and will direct my other camping friends straight here!

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Kevin

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

My wife and I stayed in a 17 foot teardrop. The drive up ( and then down) the gravel road was a bit challenging but we made it with no problem. The site was primitive but beautiful (see pic). Our camper has a toilet and that was handy as I did not see any usable facilities.

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Anna

October 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Camp Nashville Highland Rim

Peaceful and beautiful spot, would definitely go back.

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Emily

October 2025

23 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Beardsnest

Kevin was super helpful with instructions and letting us know about the trails and features on the property. We had our area of land behind the barn to ourselves and enjoyed listening to the birds in the morning. His pups were sweet and hung out while we made breakfast outside. Would love to stay again the next time we are in the area.

Elizabeth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beardsnest

Loved camping at Beardsnest! So peaceful, quiet, and the stargazing was spectacular. Kevin was able to recommend some wonderful activities in the area and was a pleasure to speak to. Highly recommend!

Kimberly

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Nashville Highland Rim

This is our second time staying here, this time we took the spot up top. Another good night, and we recommend it.

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Lia

October 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Beardsnest

We had a wonderful time. It was quiet and beautifully maintained. We had asked for wood and it was raining when we arrived. Kevin was thoughtful enough to leave the wood under a wheel barrow and message us about it. The communication was great and it was conveniently close to Mammoth Cave.