120 acres hosted by Thomas M.
2 lodging sites · 20 RV/tent sites
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83% Recommend303 ratings · 220 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Very nice primitive campground.
Tent · Group trip ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Very nice primitive campground, big open sites and nice shower room with heater. Bathroom was clean. Highly recommend for one or multiple nights.
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Terany R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
The camp was very nice and had a lot of amenities, we were only a short walking distance to the bathhouse. i saw a lot of reviews complaining about the train but it was not bad at all (we’re also used to the noise from camping at festivals). The neighbors were very friendly as well, we can’t wait to return!
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Skylar K.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
I absolutely adore this spot. The sound of the creek helps create a serene calming environment. The two large dogs are absolutely wonderful companions who'll visit and gladly liberate your unattended food.
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Jedediah D.
2 reviews
I genuinely would not recommend camping here. They inform you of a train being near the property. It is right beside it and can see through the trees and it goes off so much. During the day it felt like a train passed every 30-45 minutes. ALSO the camp is right beside a very busy and very loud interstate. That sound is non stop. There was beeping and you could hear cars wheels grinding on those little bumps that help you know when you are out of the lane. We went to sleep around 10:30 and heard the train 5+ times through the night and also constant traffic. The camp ground was also really expensive considering how it was not taken well care of. I don’t think anyone had stayed at our site for a while and the grass had tall weeds. This is the same for almost all of the other sites. We saw SO MANY TICKS and the ones with white on their backs. Luckily we had duct tape and could wrap the bottom of our pants closed. We saw ticks crawling on our tent, socks, legs, on our other items. It really sucked and was very stressful constantly checking and all the times we found one crawling on us or one of our items. Hopefully we will still be tick free once we check again when we make it home. They luckily had a restroom that had showers with hot water. There were also some really cute dogs a chihuahua and 2 large hound dogs. They were very well behaved and cute. It is really unfortunate that this camp is in such a terrible area and seems to be no longer taken care of.
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Jacara K.
8 months on Hipcamp
Bring ear plugs! The train was very disruptive. I booked this site because my previous plans fell through so Running Water came in very clutch. The camp site was not very scenic but it was very well maintained. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle you may be able to get to some better campsites on the property. The bathrooms were clean. I took a shower and it was hot for the full few minutes I had the water on between lathering. (From what I understand their water is all solar heated?) There were a couple dogs wandering around, which I don’t mind, but if you are afraid of dogs, had a bad experience with them, or are bringing your own dog it is something to be aware of. As for my own experience: I was woken up by a bloodhound investigating my camp site, and after a pat on the head he went on his way.
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Jessie P.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Absolutely beautiful, peaceful and quiet ✨️
Would LOVE to do a return trip❣️
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Melissa W.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Well spaced sites, great scenery. We enjoyed the stay and will be back
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James F.
3 months on Hipcamp
They're very upfront about the loud trains coming through each day & night. But they're still unusually loud for a supposed campground.
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Chris K.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Such a wonderfully relaxing spot. Lots of room to explore, an absolute baller of a bathhouse. And the two radio collared dogs help make the place feel secure. I'll be back.
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Jedediah D.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· March 2025
The train is real and the campsite
Tent · With pets ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Well, it was an experience entering this campground; I was greeted by a large garbage fire and had to wait about 10 minutes for the train to pass. I got there late though I did manage to see some of the beautiful sunset. I also was very confused about where I was supposed to be headed. I think maybe it was because it was dark, but I don’t know there were no signs as far as I could tell. The no sign thing was pretty bad, but the trains were worse. I know they weren’t about the trains in the description, but you cannot imagine how many trains passed by this campsite some nights. Maybe other nights is better, but I will not return to this place.
Bonnie W.
16 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
5 m car ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Thomas’s land was very special and he is super friendly. The hot shower was amazing after a cold February night. Will definitely stay again if I’m in the area!
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Raymond H.
5 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
8 m travel trailer ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
A little scarry drvung up and over the failroad trax the better entrance was the 2nd entrance the road was more level getting a camper in and out .the site was open and very nice
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Clay W.
9 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Plenty of space/area to camp. Nice hot shower which felt great after camping in 18* temps in VA the night before.
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Andrew B.
11 reviews
Not sure we recommend this place. The noise from the trains was awful. About every 2 hours all night long. Only got a couple hours of sleep from the noise. Actually made our travel trailer shake.
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Christy D.
4 reviews
I didn't spend too much time at the campground, got in late and left early as I was passing through. What stuck out to me was that the campground facilities were well kept, and the host was very easy to work with.
One thing that would keep me from rating it higher would be the several trains that came through rather noisily waking me up a few times. Maybe bring some ear plugs if you are noise sensitive.
Another thing to consider when visiting is that the road leading up to the campground crosses a raised railroad that is steep on both sides. You should exercise some caution. The night I came and the morning I left were both dark, foggy and with occasional rain which made driving more hazardous. When approaching the railroad tracks I couldn't see the road over the hood of my mid size truck once I began to get half way.
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Andrew N.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Tomas’s land was perfect, after 10+ of driving
Only five minutes from 24.
Lots of train traffic, but was acceptable for the price.
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Chris G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
5 m campervan ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Great place! Will definitely be back! We had a big campsite, plenty of room. Bathhouse was really clean and nice also!
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Aimee S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· November 2024
4 m campervan ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
It was okay! Close to Chattanooga but the location was kind of sketchy (roads were in bad shape, no way out quickly in event of emergency, sites were not well marked and my poor fat van was having trouble with all the rocks and roots) overall not worth how expensive it was.
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V W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· November 2024
Booking and arrival was super easy but the primitive campsites are not worth the price. The train is super loud, the campsites are very difficult to find in the dark and the map at the beginning of the campsite is confusing. The signage around is also pretty spread out. Possibly a great place for cabins or group camping but not for primitive solo.
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Michaela R.
7 months on Hipcamp
Camping here was great. The property was very nice. The bathhouse was not only clean, but well kept up with and there was instant hot water.
Sure it’s right next to an active train track. I live next to a train track so that didnt bother me.
I would go back!
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Christian K.
8 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· October 2024
I love the meadows. I bit pricy for what you get….BUT THE TRAIN NOISE IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS.
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James B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
GREAT place to camp!!!! We loved ever second we were there. The owner came out each day to check on us. There was never a moment we didnt feel safe. Thank you for the wonderful experience ❤️
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Kasie C.
8 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· October 2024
Sites are not flat & beware of dogs
Tent · With pets ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
We only found 2 campsites that were flat enough for a tent and there are two resident dogs that my kids were not a fan of. We ended up leaving and staying somewhere else.
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Lauren S.
1 year on Hipcamp
The location was easy to find, there were several available spots, and the bathrooms were really well-maintained. The train was really loud, but just bring ear plugs and it's not a big deal.
There are a few hound dogs that roam around, but they were friendly and good with our dogs.
Overall, would camp again - we had a great experience!
Bailee G.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
5 m car ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Great sight, bathrooms were very clean and great water pressure and really hot water.
This was an awsome sight to be very secluded.
Some awsome off road trails as well.
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Curtis S.
9 months on Hipcamp
Easy check in. Fast responses from host. Clean restrooms. Beautiful land.
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Diego H.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
8 m travel trailer ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
It was a bit rustic, but completely quiet and enjoyable. The bathrooms were in good order with hot water for showering. If the clouds were not around, the stars would have been beautiful!
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Thomas W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Campgrounds not well maintained
Toilets are good
Biggest problem is continuous Rail and traffic noise. Affects your sleep
Experience was not pleasant
Host answers questions quickly but location is bad
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Nisarg S.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2024
Nice grounds, nice clean shower and bathroom. The downside is the loud train going by every 1-2 hours so that woke me up throughout the night. Very loud. So def unless you sleep very deep I don’t recommend
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Eva Z.
5 reviews
Not recommend
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
We enjoyed the short distance to downtown Chattanooga. Unfortunately, the campsite is next to a very active train track, and the sites are not marked.
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Rhea F.
10 months on Hipcamp
Location
Guild, Marion, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Thomas M.
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