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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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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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Running Water Creek Campgroud

82% (277)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 28 ft
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
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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.  
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Pets allowed
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Reviews

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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Not recommend
· April 2025
Would not recommend
Tent · Group trip ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Not recommend
· April 2025
Last Minute Running Water Booking
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Creekside Tiny A-frame Glamp Site
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
Not recommend
· April 2025
Loud Trains
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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.
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Bonnie W.
16 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
16 ft 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
27 ft 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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Mixed feelings
· December 2024
Train noise is awful
15 ft travel trailer ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Mixed feelings
· November 2024
Decent Place to Bed Down
19 ft campervan ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
18 ft 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
16 ft 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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Recommends
· October 2024
Great stay and beautiful weather
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Recommends
· October 2024
Great camping experience!
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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!
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Bailee G.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
16 ft 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
Recommends
· September 2024
Great Campsite.
16 ft car ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
Easy check in. Fast responses from host. Clean restrooms. Beautiful land.
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Diego H.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
28 ft 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
Not recommend
· September 2024
Very very noisy rail/traffic noise
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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
Tent ·
Running Water Creek Campgroud
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

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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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