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Running Water Creek

86%

· Guild, Marion, Tennessee

120 acres hosted by Thomas M.

2 lodging sites · 20 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

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Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Creature comforts

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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227 ratings · 171 reviews

Daniel K.

April 9, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Cool spot but for the train

This is site was good because it was very private feeling and we pretty much had the entire place to ourselves. The bathhouse had plenty of hot water for showers. There was some traffic noise from the highway which was livable but the train… the train practically drives through the campground and b/c there is an intersection nearby it honks the horn every time it comes through. This was at least every hour or so for us. Made for a rough night. Otherwise great spot.

Scott C.

April 8, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Entry is not safe for a cruiser motorcycle, big incline with gravel. I chose not to stay when i saw this.

Kimberly U.recommends

April 7, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

We stayed here one night otw to Illinois. We had our dogs and it was last minute still got a great primitive site, the bath house was warm and warm showers. We had a great simple stay. Would definitely recommend

Rob C.recommends

April 6, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

This place has much potential! We stayed six nights and were very comfortable. It's proximity to Chattanooga is a plus. There are train tracks close by, but not a big deal for us. There are no camp sites very close to the tracks and the noise from the horn wasn't bad at all. There is even WiFi available in the front part of the campground. We had no trouble streaming at all. It is very quiet and dark at night giving you the feel of being away from civilization. The sites are not well marked. If you go up into the upper parts of the campground don't take your Prius, the roads are rough. If you are pulling anything, there are not good places to turn around. The bathrooms were clean including the showers. There is abundant hot water and heaters in the bathrooms that work very well. The bath house has one glaring issue. There is one toilet and two showers on each side. One for men and one for women. There is no stall for either toilet. If you are like me and don't wish to greet anyone coming in while seated on the toilet you end up locking the whole thing out to others. If this had been a busy week there would be trouble getting access to the bathroom. We had a great week and really enjoyed our stay!

Michelle S.recommends

March 20, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Great camping!!

We had a great experience at Running Creek! Love the site by the river, plenty of room for us and the firing made for a great campfire! Plus the host has firewood by the entrance for the campers too- so nice!! The bathrooms could use a touch up, but they were generally clean. It is so nice to have hot water for showers while camping too! My daughter loved looking at all the flowers blooming and watching the river!! We will definitely be back soon! Also, I appreciate that the campground is gated. I’m usually a solo camper with my daughter and that added a bit of security. Something that’s out of the hosts control is that there are trains that run overnight. It wasn’t too bothersome to me, but thought I’d share!

Parker P.recommends

March 17, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

This campground was great. Very open, clean bathrooms, and close to downtown Chattanooga.

Location

Guild, Marion, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Thomas M.Joined in September 2021

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