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Belle and Beau Acres

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· Baxter, Putnam, Tennessee

33 acres hosted by Christine K.

5 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

Hike-in sites

Hike-in to some sites at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Best in Tennessee: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Family-friendly

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

Whether you're looking for peace, relaxation, or riverside adventure, Belle and Beau Acres hits the mark for any nature enthusiast. Location, location! BBA has taken the guess work out of rustic camping. Consistently ranked as a Best of Tennessee Hipcamp and situated in a convenient spot for Upper Cumberland waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, lake life and more. A short list of what to expect on site includes: PRIVACY - ADVENTURE - GETAWAY Quick response time/last minute requests accepted Spacious, shady, leaf-bed campsites 360 degree views of relaxing nature 27 Foot Waterfall (365 days of flow) Rock shelter under Ledge Waterfall Two shallow lazy rivers for soaking Hiking trails onsite Multiple spring-fed creeks Countless water cascades for exploring Star gazing over wide pastures Old forests for ample shade and hammock hanging Cellular reception at campsites (usually at least 1 bar) Please read the site descriptions carefully to match your style of camping with the appropriate campsite. BBA guests frequently camp with a tent, vehicle, smaller camper, hammock tent, roof top tent, pop-up camper and similar styles depending on their selection. Most of the photos in this listing are taken onsite. Please keep in mind this is primitive and wild Tennessee landscape that may also contain poisonous plants and wildlife in or around campsites. Access to fresh water fun is a short down-hill hike for all guests, with the exception of our hike-in campsites which are positioned alongside the river. Each spot has been strategically selected to provide as much privacy as possible, and comfortably accommodates groups with two vehicles. We provide a rock fire pit and heavy duty cast iron grill grate. You provide everything else, including drinking water and personal toilet waste bags if you plan to use our system. The hike-in sites come with extra seating. Every guest must be included on your reservation, and adult guests may be required to provide identification. Thank you! COMMUNITY COMFORT STATION: There is a comfort station with an outdoor shower stall for hanging your own solar shower bag. The comfort station also includes a changing room which doubles as a private place to use your portable camping toilet. A toilet seat and bucket system is provided but guests will need to use their own waste disposal bags, available at most camping supply stores. The backside of the comfort station has a rain barrel (not potable) collection system for extinguishing fires. OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS: Due to the primitive nature of our location, all reservations should expect hilly terrain and potential bumpy or soggy road access, especially after heavy rain. We ask all guests to help us minimize impacts by driving with care. We do not recommend vehicles with low ground clearance, but we do leave this decision up to our guests. An important note, guests always have the choice to park their vehicles at the entrance. We close road access December-March and guests are required to hike in from the entrance of the property, less than a mile distance total. When the road is open in Spring or unusually wet seasons, we recommend AWD or 4WD. Belle and Beau Acres is a private homestead with an organized, personal campground, conveniently located less than five minutes from I40. Expect nothing short of 360 degree views of relaxing nature, privacy, and spontaneous adventure when staying at BBA. Central to the most beautiful middle Tennessee destinations, this location provides the perfect home base for day excursions to at least 10 nearby state parks and lakes. Conveniently located on the Eastern Highland Rim between Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in the lower Appalachian mountains, this area sits at the Upper Cumberland Plateau and is part of Tennessee's largest micropolitan area of Cookeville. Visit popular nearby attractions such as Cummins Falls, Burgess Falls, Fancher Falls, Greeter Falls, Fall Creek Falls, Blue Hole, Rock Island, Center Hill Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Caney Fork River, Standing Stone State Park, Virgin Falls, Rock Island, Cordell Hull, and Edgar Evins State Park. The choices are endless! The Klein family purchased their home in 2015 after grieving the sudden loss of a beloved family member and realizing that life is truly too short. They traded their bustling city life for a more permanent connection to nature. This small family of four lives at the entrance of their 33 acre old ranch, hosting primitive camping and leaning into a homesteading lifestyle. It wasn't until the family started shaping the land for their personal use until they realized the abundant beauty that surrounds the home. Hidden away and inaccessible were gorgeous rocky cliffs, rivers and even a waterfall! Hipcamp has provided an opportunity for them to carefully share this experience with others. On the land, they enjoy cooling off in the spring water, growing organic food, foraging for wild edibles, hiking, and exploring their onsite rivers and natural springs. Your host Christine is creative and loves working in her onsite fiber studio while her husband David is often found tending to his young fruit and nut orchard and organic crops. Their son Elliott is a student at Tennessee Tech University and their daughter Freya is a student at Upperman High School. David, Elliott, and Freya enjoy playing music together professionally in their band My Heart Your Heart.

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Rachel E.recommends

April 23, 2024

2 Hike-In Riverside Campsite

Beautiful and private campsites!

My husband and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary here and we couldn't have been happier! Christine had the most beautiful and well cared for property. We chose to stay at site #2 right along the creek and as soon as we laid eyes on it we could not stop smiling. The worst part was the steep hill getting back up the car, but that just motivated us to keep at the gym 😂 We slept feet away from the running creek and it was so soothing. The cute Belle & Beau iron grates for the campfires were perfect for cooking up our breakfasts, and we were so thankful for the wooden chairs provided at the campsites. The creek and waterfall on property were so gorgeous, I could have spent hours walking along and exploring it! And just liked it was asked by our host, I picked up trash that I found along the creek because nothing makes me sadder than seeing beautiful scenery polluted by plastic and cans. If you plan to stay then I ask as a fellow camper to please pick up after yourself and help to preserve the waterway here and others in the area as well that you visit.

Luke J.recommends

April 22, 2024

1 Drive-In Campsite

It was very easy and accessible! Very secluded even though there were other campers. Plenty of room and dog friendlyn

Alexis W.recommends

April 22, 2024

9 Drive-In Campsite

A MUST VISIT!!

Christine was a lovely host! Throughout the entire process, she was extremely informative, quick to respond, and so nice:) As for the campsite, my friends and I adored the area! It was secluded, but still only 20 minutes from town. The trails were beautiful and we enjoyed using the open fields to stargaze after nightfall:) For future campers, I definitely recommend hiking through the creek (Beech Tree Trail) to find the waterfall! It’s little challenging, but a short journey! SO worth it! All in all, we will ABSOLUTELY be back!!! Highly recommend to all!!

Bradley R.recommends

April 18, 2024

3 Drive-In Campsite

We had an amazing time as always. Love going to there. The owners are very polite and helpful. The waterfall and trails are amazing. Highly recommend for sure.

Carolyn L.recommends

April 18, 2024

3 Drive-In Campsite

Tent camping here was amazing! The privacy and drive-in convenience of spot 3 worked perfectly for us. The trails on the land are wonderfully kept and well marked with a map, and the water on the property was stunning. Christine was a very accommodating and friendly host!

Misty C.recommends

April 15, 2024

5 Drive-Up Campsite

Loved Belle & Beau Acres!

Loved our experience at Belle & Beau's! It was our first time camping with our family and it was a perfect space. The shorter hikes on the property were the perfect length for our toddler, and our dogs loved playing in the creek, which was right by our campsite. Thank you so much!

Location

Baxter, Putnam, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Christine K.Joined in July 2017

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour

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