Private Island on the TN River

This is a beautiful destination with a rare mixture of natural seclusion and urban convenience. The island is heavily forested and the trails, sites and facilities are well-maintained. The journey from the north shore to the island was easy on SUPs and kayaks. The birdwatching was great, too!

We tried multiple times to access the island and find the campsite. The side of the island notated to have a “beach” had instead a very steep mud slide into the water. Couldn’t even stand with out slipping back down into the water. We could not locate anywhere not overgrown enough to place a tent. When we did access the island through the small dock. I tried calling your office Sunday to get more exact information on finding the campsites advertised. Someone answered and laid the phone down. I could hear them speaking in the background. I tried shouting hoping they would hear me and pick the receiver back up, to no avail. I called back twice. I left 2 messages asking for a call back to discuss the refund of the camping fee and I still have not been contacted. Renting out the island definitely sounds like a fun and exciting adventure if there were more care put into the property. I understand trying to preserve that natural state of the island but if you’re going to allow people to stay it should be taken better care of so people don’t feel like they’re getting ripped off like we did.

We camped at the "Paddle Camp" site, which was beautiful. Great place for a group with 1-3 tents. We had a great time!

There was some road noise from the bridge running over the island, but not enough to be disruptive.

Beautiful spot. Had the whole place to myself. Although you can definitely hear the city noise, the chorus of almost constant birdsongs overwhelm it.

Campsite was easy to find as were the trails.

Highly recommend!

If you like poison ivy and mosquitoes, this is the place for you. Seriously, you know what you're getting into when you book this, and it's not comfort. The incongruity of sleeping rough on an island literally in city center was an experience I couldn't pass up. Portage your boat to the campsite as my kayak came up missing one morning and I had to swim to Coolidge Park. No worries and no regrets.

The island was beautiful, secluded, and fairly clean. Howevee, getting there was quite a pain and staying for more than one night just isnt worth the trouble of lugging all that stuff across the river. We enjoyed the island very much but i dont think it is something we would do again without a boat that has a motor.

Reserving the island was a breeze 9n thr website.
Everything on thr island was as expected.b maybe think about boat/kayak rental for those who would like to enjoy yhe island but have no vessel to get there in.

Clean camp sight with plenty of privacy and clear paths to drag up your kayaks!

It was a great weekend of photography and relaxation. Some cool pics of downtown that you can’t get from anywhere else. Traveled by kayak from Coolidge Park. Good times! Loved it!