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Running Water Creek

83%
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220 reviews
· Guild, Marion, Tennessee
120 acres hosted by Thomas M.
2 lodging sites · 20 RV/tent sites
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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Running Water Creek is a unique, fully off grid campground just 20 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. We have 80+ campsites spread out over 120 acres. Most of the roads are accessible in any small car, but some roads require 4x4 (they're marked with a sign). We have a bath house with toilets, showers, and sinks and even offer hot water! Our well and cabins are all solar powered as we are not on the electric grid. Some info about the property: -we DO NOT have water or power hookups -we have gravel roads with a 5 MPH speed limit on the property (if you drive too fast the roads will seem rough) -we are right next to a highway and train tracks so there will be some noise (some days are better than others and we have no way of predicting how many trains will/will not go by) -none of our campsites have picnic tables (please plan accordingly) -most campsites have fire rings built, but if you choose a site without one you need to build your own
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Biking
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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Running Water Creek Campgroud

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 8 m
Pitch your tent on any one of the numerous sites throughout the property and enjoy a campfire in nature! Running Water Creek is a honey bee sanctuary and completely off-grid!  Most sites can be reached with a small car, but some camp sites are 4X4 access only.  There is a bath house on the property with showers, toilets, and sinks, but the water is not potable.  Please be respectful of our property!  Please clean up after yourself at your campsite and in the bathhouse.  This property is gated and access is restricted to this property and not the entire mountain, there are game cameras at the entrances and various public places throughout the property. This is nature....so there are various wild animals on the property (snakes, foxes, bobcats, etc.) so please be aware at all times.  There are also train tracks nearby where trains go by at various times during the day and night.  Campground quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am each day.  Things to know: -Campsites: There are well over 40 sites on the property that are all first come, first serve.  If Hipcamp allows you to book, then there are spots available!  There is no way to reserve a specific site.  -  Trash: We do not have trash cans, so you are responsible for removing your trash from the property.  This does not mean leaving it in the bathhouse, hiding it somewhere on the property, or burning it....this means you take your trash with you when you leave the property.  -Fires: Most sites have a fire ring built, but if you choose a site without a fire ring you will need to build your own. You are responsible for your fire and fires must be extinguished before leaving the property! -Pets: Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved prior to booking. You are responsible for your pets and cleaning up after them.  Pets must remain on a leash and with their owner at all times.  Pets must be quiet and must also be friendly with dogs and humans.  -Neighborhood dogs: The property is in a rural area so the neighbor's dogs often run through the property.  They are extremely friendly with dogs and humans!  -Bathhouse: We have sinks, toilets, and showers (water is not potable) available to everyone staying on the property.  It is not your private bathroom so please do not leave your things in the bathroom in between uses.  This property is also completely off-grid so please limit the amount of water you use.  -Public/private areas: We have a few long-term campers/cabins on the property.  Please be respectful of their space and belongings.  We encourage everyone to walk around and explore the property, but please don't go into other people's campsites to look around or steal things, that includes firewood.  Everyone is welcome to use the pavilion and stage during the day, but camping overnight is not allowed (bathhouse included). -Children: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times, including at the bathhouse.  Please don't allow children to use any of our buildings/structures as jungle gyms.  You are responsible for your children.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Creekside Tiny A-frame Glamp Site

100% (16)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
This cozy A-frame cabin overlooks the creek and has a wall that opens up to the deck to enjoy nature and the sounds of the creek. This cabin has a memory foam mattress, basic cooking supplies, and an outlet for charging electronics. The property features a seasonal creek, multiple hiking trails to enjoy nature, and a bathhouse with showers, toilets, and sinks (water is not potable).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
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Mountainside Tiny A-Frame

95% (10)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
This tiny A-frame cabin has a wall that opens up to the large deck! The A-frame features a memory foam queen-size mattress, basic cooking utensils and a camp stove, and an outlet for charging electronics. Sheets, blankets, and pillows are provided, but towels are not provided. Guests have access to the shared bath house on the property with showers (with hot water!), toilets, and sinks as well as a dishwashing station.  
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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83% Recommend303 ratings · 220 reviews

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Guild, Marion, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Thomas M.

Joined in September 2021

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