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South Pittsburg, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jan R.Joined in April 2021
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32 ratings · 27 reviews
Pamela J.recommends
May 17, 2023
The Beavers Dam $25
The hosts are warm, friendly, communicative and generous. The land feels like it’s cared for and we so did we. It’s a unique spot - lush green in the trees and one feels far away from the town, though it is very close. We felt safe and very much at ease.
Guadalupe C.recommends
May 3, 2023
The Running Deer $25
It was great tent camping on Jan’s land! The directions for getting there were very clear and easy to follow. Jan and her husband was super friendly and had great amenities for campers. They are they types of host that go above and beyond for visitors, which was very welcoming. The bathroom was clean and had hot water! They even have a fridge and grill for campers to use. The pool was also fun, it has a deep end for diving! There was 1 other group camping there during my stay but everything was very calm. I especially loved that you could hear the water flow from the creek. They had 2 horses that you could watch gallop on their land. Overall a relaxing stay, and I’d definitely going in the list of places I would visit again! Also a great location to stay if you’re thinking about visiting the National Cornbread Festival!
Holly H.recommends
April 2, 2023
Easy Street $70 a night
Jan is the perfect host! The entire atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the entire experience and look forward to visiting again!
Catherine H.recommends
November 28, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
The property itself is wonderful, however it is near a recycling plant that can be a bit noisy if you are trying to sleep in. Lots of available firewood and hot water in the shower
Wendy K.recommends
November 13, 2022
The Fox Run $25
The Ponderosa is Amazing!
Jan and Richard are amazing! Thank you so much for our on the fly reservation. We had a blast! You all are the best! Can’t wait to see y’all again soon.
Luke M.recommends
October 9, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
We just needed a spot for a quick over night and this place was perfect. Easy to find, quiet and nice views!
Janna T.recommends
October 2, 2022
The Running Deer $25
Best spot to stay ever ! I've never felt such kindness from complete strangers.
Every morning I was greeted with hot coffee.
They fed my daughter breakfast, offered dinner. We had full access to the pool. It really was a great spot to just unwind .
Thank you so much for everything!!
I look forward to meeting you all again someday.
Sincerely
Janna Taber
George B.recommends
October 2, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
Camping at the Ponderosa
Great hosts and beautiful land. We will be back!
Michael D.recommends
October 1, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
Great hosts, great stay!
Had a wonderful stay with my wife and son. The hosts are amazing people - friendly and accommodating. The site is large and is located next to a fenced pasture with the hosts two horses. It is not a remote spot - it is located within a neighborhood, but it is quite separate from it.
Clean bathrooms were available and we were welcome to use the pool and grill.
We loved out stay and will stay again.
Jason W.recommends
September 24, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
Say yes!
We loved our stay at Ponderosa! Jan and Richard are wonderful kind, and generous hosts. Their property is clean and beautiful and the fox did indeed show up!
As another reviewer noted, the pool is at that sweet spot; super clean without too much chlorine! We chatted with Jan and Richard, had coffee together, while our little girl played in the pool until the last minute and we just had to hit the road. Wished we had had more time to stay and explore.
Pro tip: If Richard offers his jambalaya, or likely any of his Cajun cooking, say YES.
Caleigh B.recommends
August 8, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
Camping with Foxes
Super friendly hosts and cute fox visitors! We loved the pool:)
Brianna B.recommends
August 7, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
The ponderosa is perhaps the best hipcamp I’ve stayed at. The property is beautiful and the hosts just overflowed with generosity. There is a calmness and peace about this place that cannot be described. I highly recommend.
Randa M.recommends
July 14, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
Great Place!
Wonderful stay! shade trees, grass, pool!!!! Host went over and beyond providing pool towels and coffee and biscuits!!! The mokey was adorable !!!!
Luke S.recommends
July 7, 2022
The Beavers Dam $25
The hosts could not be nicer, the pool is fantastic, the sites are beautiful, there are fruit trees and horses and wildlife and it is very close to the downtown. 100% would recommend, 5 stars.
Jennifer A.recommends
July 5, 2022
The Fox Run $25
A true home away from home
I loved Ponderosa it was amazing and host were beyond generous with their time, knowledge and resources. The pool felt cool and perfectly balanced on chemicals. No stinging eyes or fading out of my new swimsuit. The Hot tub was available as well to guest. Since the showers were quiet ready they offered to let me shower inside their home. Which I thought was very generous but declined because I have friends locally I could shower at. I took a 10x10 pop up as well as my car for camping. Their sites were easy to pull in and out of, and the perfect place after a long day of sight seeing. Would I recommend them to a friend, of course haven't stopped singing the praises of their location on social media. And plan on returning the next time I am in the area.
Hannah H.recommends
June 19, 2022
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Laidback camping!
Jans camp spot was great, Jan was great at communicating prior to my stay and made sure I had all the information I needed. Jans husband greeted me when I arrived and ensured I had everything I needed and more! The camp spot itself was lovely in a paddock behind their house with ample shade, and a fire pit and wood were provided. There was a toilet next to the swimming pool to use which was great (although no sink currently, but I think that’s on the way). The swimming pool could be used when it wasn’t rented by other guests (Jan rents it out for parties over the weekend) and I really enjoyed early morning and evening swimming! The fireflies in the evening were wonderful to watch around the campfire, and I even saw a fox trot through the paddock. All in all I had a great two night stay! As far as things to do in the area, I would highly recommend a meal at The top of the rock restaurant if you stay here. Also visit the Lodge factory shop and look into Chattanooga guided Kayak tour of the Bats flying out of a cave on Nickajack lake.
Ana J.recommends
June 18, 2022
Site 8 - The Ponderosa
Had a great time
Spacious camp sites, firewood was provided, the pool was clean, the new outdoor bathroom was clean and convenient. Very hospitable environment!
Steven S.recommends
May 26, 2022
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Very nice place, nice people, and very nice horses
Derek E.recommends
May 8, 2022
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
What an amazing group of people. I loved meeting them, I loved their property and their camping options. They’re doing amazing setting up the amenities and adding bathrooms etc. will definitely stay with them again when I’m in town. Thank you all for your hospitality.
Katie V.recommends
April 14, 2022
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Great!
The was a great stay! Jan was so welcoming and accommodating. She met me out front and showed me where to park my car. I ended up car camping and loved it. She even offered some dinner for me as I arrived a little later. This was an A+. As a solo female camper, I felt extremely safe and welcomed. Her land is large, and has plenty of space.
Garrett W.recommends
April 5, 2022
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Nicest hosts EVER!!
You won't find nicer hosts anywhere else! These folks are incredibly friendly and are always so unbelievably accommodating to me and my climbing buddies. We stay here quite often and will always keep coming back when we can!
Laurie R.recommends
October 25, 2021
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
The best just west of Chattanooga
Stay at Jan's was very enjoyable. Quiet little farm with friendly horses and 3 cow babies, but close to activities. Jan and her husband made our stay easy, helped and greeted us when we got there, and and they provided a fire pit and firewood. We were able to enjoy a nice fire before heading in for the night after coming back from dinner. Jan's husband offered some places to go see which we took him up on. Close by in Jasper ,just a few miles east, there was a restaurant on top of the mountain with open air deck seating overlooking the whole valley, Top of the Rock .The scenery is stunning. Make reservations online early, it is a popular place. $$. All in all ,our first Hipcamp booking was success. I just hope all the rest can live up to it
Toni K.recommends
October 16, 2021
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Beuatiful, hidden gem!
Loved staying at the Ponderosa! Campsite is located in a big pasture with trees across the back. Fully fenced property with 2 beautiful horses. Fire ring is also conveniently located near the campsite and firewood is available to campers. Located on a quiet, dead end street with minimal traffic. Beautiful night skies and fireflies! They also have a pool and hot tub for visitors!
We were in the area to visit my niece at Sewanee College, which is only 30 minutes away, so convenient location for us.
Jan and Richard are wonderful hosts who would do anything for you. Very friendly, helpful and essentially the nicest people you will ever meet! We look forward to our next visit! Thank you guys for our little adventure!
Garrett W.recommends
October 11, 2021
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Perfect Stay
This is a fantastic place to stay! Some climbing buddies and I were in town climbing for the weekend and Janet was so incredibly accommodating and outwardly nice to us! The horses were very friendly, the field was nice, they built us a lovely fire pit and let us use their pool and hot tub. 10/10 definitely coming back!!
Laura L.recommends
October 4, 2021
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Stories to remember
Memorable stay with friendly horses and devoted hosts.
Phil S.recommends
August 15, 2021
The Ponderosa
Jan and Richard are great hosts. Their spot on earth is most pleasing!
Sally M.recommends
July 19, 2021
Site 10 - The Ponderosa
Pretty property and so convenient.
The property is five blocks off the main street in a small town. The pasture land and barn was picture perfect. They have a lovely swimming pool that can be used. The hosts are very wonderful and caring people. Truly enjoyed our stay and have been blessed to meet these beautiful people.
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