Caleb M.recommendsMarch 17, 2024
Fern Gulley Camping
Fern Gully, the Reality
We tent camped at Fern Gully and loved it. They only allow one camp group at a time at their location, so it felt cozy and secluded. Fern Gully features a clean, clear creek perfect for wading with the kids, a small stream featuring delicious drinking water, precut firewood for free, and a natural spring that can be swam in.
They also offer tours given by the owners. We went on the Herb Walk tour and thought it was great.
They are in the process of finishing a cozy Treehouse that campers will be able to stay in and we given a tour of the unfinished house because we were so curious. It looks wonderful! We can't wait to come back when it's finished!! It will be a tremendous experience.
The site is larger enough to play host to Church Groups looking to get away and connect with God, or a large group of friends looking to have a peaceful and tranquil time away from the stresses of modern life.
There is no cell service apart from the WiFi offered via the Treehouse, but I assure you, you won't want to "stay connected" once you arrive.
Jason K.recommendsNovember 19, 2023
Fern Gulley Camping
Highly recommend!!
We stayed here last night with a group of 14, and it was absolutely perfect!!! The campsite is lovely- it’s situated between a hillside and a creek, and the kids were thoroughly entertained exploring both. This is beautiful country, and some of the best stargazing in Middle TN.
We’ve stayed in over a dozen Hipcamps, and the tent sites are often a bit of an afterthought- not here! The hosts have really made it special with the lighting and fire pits. The toilet was clean and there are multiple flat tent spots. We also appreciated the gas stove- one less thing to pack!
The most memorable part of our trip was the farm tour add on. We rode around on the ATV to meet all the animals, harvest hazelnuts and persimmons, feed the pigs, and milk Sugar the dairy cow. I also highly recommend ordering the dinner option. Donnie has some serious skills in the kitchen! We had ribs, meatloaf, okra, squash, potatoes, and green beans. The portions were generous- we all went to bed full and happy.
Don’t hesitate to book this one- Morgan Branch is truly a special place. We came in mid November and will definitely return when it’s warmer. Thank you, Janet and Donnie!
Emma B.recommendsOctober 30, 2023
Fern Gulley Camping
Beautiful campsite with a lovely creek that was shallow enough for our kids 3-7 years old to play in by themselves. The rope swing was quite the hit with our littles, too. The porta potty was as clean as they come and seemed to have been serviced recently. The host was responsive and kind in messages.
We did have some trouble getting stakes into rocky ground, but we were able to find some places that worked. We had the whole area to ourselves, but I’m not sure I would want to camp here if there were other campers since the sites are close together. For the most part, it felt secluded other than being right off a road with a surprising amount of loud 4-wheeler and truck traffic late at night.
We would definitely return here and enjoyed our stay!
Paul S.recommendsOctober 15, 2023
Fern Gulley Camping
Fern Gully was a lovely secluded spot, we would happily camp here again!
Max J.recommendsOctober 9, 2023
Fern Gulley Camping
Wow, what a magical place!
Our group loved tent camping at this spot! It was our first time camping and this place exceeded our expectations. It was very private and absolutely beautiful. The firewood provided and the unlimited fresh spring water you can drink was a huge plus. The drive there was gorgeous and the directions led us right to the camp spot.
Rachel R.recommendsSeptember 18, 2023
Fern Gulley Camping
Our family was enchanted with Fern Gulley. The setting was absolutely beautiful and the creek made for hours of play. We felt safe and at peace there. The hosts were so kind and accommodating. We hope to be back very soon!