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Pitch your tent and let the adventure begin in Tennessee! Explore these campgrounds with tent camping sites, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From starry nights to marshmallow delights, find your camping paradise in Tennessee and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Top Tent Campgrounds near Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Melton Hill Dam Campground
9 milesLenoir City, TN
27 Verified ReviewsPlan a getaway to the great state of Tennessee, and make Melton Hill Dam Campground your basecamp for relaxing and exploring. With a total of 61 spacious sites scattered over the three levels of terrain, there is sure to be a perfect spot for you. With bathhouses, paved roads, a dump station, and flat parking pads, Melton Hill Dam Campground makes for a smooth and enjoyable camping experience. With access to a boat ramp, you'll be able to spend your day on the lake and river boating, canoeing, and swimming. Plus, you'll be only 30 minutes from Knoxville, and a little over an hour to the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Townsend, giving you quick access to limitless fun and unique experiences. Book your spot today!
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Waterfront
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Dump Station
Yarberry Campground
17 milesLenoir City, TN
105 Verified ReviewsWhen you stay at Yarberry Campground in Loudoun County, you're staying in "The Lakeway to the Smokies". Nestled along the shores of Fort Loudoun Lake, you'll have stunning views from just about every site. Enjoy the spacious and level sites to accommodate RV's and tents and the two spotless bathhouses are air conditioned and heated for year-round comfort. You'll be offered "Honey Wagon" service in addition to the easily accessible dump station to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Yarberry also has a wide range of rental watercraft, from pontoons to paddle-boards. Book your spot today!
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Volleyball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Pavilion
Lotterdale Cove Campground
23 milesGreenback, TN
46 Verified ReviewsLotterdale Cove Campground is located in Greenback, Tennessee. They offer both wooded and lakefront sites, with 90 RV sites and three tent sites. Head out on the water with their accessible boat ramp, enjoy the day fishing or stay and relax at their swimming beach. In the evening, sit back and relish in spectacular sunsets right from your campsite. Onsite they offer a mini-convenience store, bathhouses, and free Wi-Fi. Lotterdale Cove Campground is the perfect peaceful escape on the Little Tennessee River!
- Beach
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Volleyball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
Mountain Top RV Resort
27 milesRockwood, TN
1 Verified ReviewIf you're looking to experience all the great things that Tennessee has to offer, look no further than Mountain Top RV Resort. If you don't have an RV, book a lovely log cabin on the lake that's perfect for the whole family. Once you're settled in, you can find a plethora of great amenities to enjoy such as a swimming pool, picnic pavilion, and playground for the kids to enjoy. Off site, you can find entertainment and attractions unlike any other. Book your spot today!
- Pool
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Basketball
- Internet Access
- Pavilion
- Special Events
Notchy Creek Campground
32 milesVonore, TN
21 Verified ReviewsNotchy Creek Campground features the best combination of amenities for comfort and natural beauty. Located along the Little Tennessee River, you can enjoy ample fishing, tubing, kayaking, and more! The campground offers 51 sites with four tent sites. Whether it’s a lakefront tent space for two for the weekend or a large, cool shaded spot for your RV and the whole family, you’ll be sure to find the perfect option at Notchy Creek Campground!
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Garbage
Douglas Tailwater Campground
40 milesKodak, TN
47 Verified ReviewsLocated at the tail end of a dam, dispersed by the banks of the French Broad River, is Douglas Tailwater Campground. Offering a peaceful spot to rest and recover, this campground is the perfect spot for all campers. Before you enter the grounds, be sure to stop at the overlook to observe the breathtaking views of the reservoir. If you're looking for extreme adventure and unique attractions, you'll be only 20 miles from Pigeon Forge and 30 miles from Gatlinburg, making it an easy trip to crazy good fun. Book your spot at Douglas Tailwater Campground today for a wonderful Tennessee experience!
- Waterfront
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- General Store
- Pavilion
Cove Creek RV Resorts
41 milesSevierville, TN
52 Verified ReviewsCove Creek RV Resort offers luxury RV living with an unencumbered view of Cove Mountain in the peaceful Smoky Mountain area known as Wears Valley, right between Pigeon Forge and Townsend TN. Whether you're looking to relax on site, or take on all the amazing activities in the area, you can do it at Cove Creek RV Resort. Book your stay today to make memories that will last a lifetime.
- Pool
- Fishing
- Cable TV
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Garbage
- Laundry
Douglas Headwater Campground
41 milesSevierville, TN
39 Verified ReviewsExperience the beauty of Tennessee at Douglas Dam Headwater Campground. Offering stunning views, spacious sites, a peaceful atmosphere, and great amenities. Spend your day swimming at the beach, taking your boat out on the water, having a picnic with your friends and family, or taking a hike on the Trotter Bluff trail. With plenty to do and see, Douglas Headwater Campground is the perfect spot for all. Book your spot today!
- Beach
- Hiking
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- Showers
True West Campground Stables and Mercantile
42 milesJamestown, TN
3 Verified ReviewsTrue West Campground Stables and Mercantile is centrally located in Jamestown, Tennessee. From tent camping to full RV hookups, horse stables to souvenirs, gifts, special events, and more—they have it all! With close access to Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area, they offer some of the best recreational activities and scenic views for their campers. Including hundreds of miles of horse trails for you to enjoy—kick up your heels and enjoy a good canter, fast gait, or leisurely pace—you'll want to experience them all! Come and enjoy the great hospitality, meet new people, ride your horses, hike, and bike great trails, and top it all off with the best HORSEpitality® in the country, all at True West Campground Stables and Mercantile!
- Fishing
- Ice Cream
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Garbage
- Special Events
Cherokee Dam Campground
43 milesJefferson City, TN
18 Verified ReviewsIf you're looking for a great getaway in the lovely state of Tennessee, look no further than Cherokee Dam Campground in Jefferson City. Set upstream on the south side of the TVA Cherokee Dam, you'll be adjacent to a large boat ramp, a great swimming area with picnic tables, and a pavilion. Spend your day on the water or relaxing on your spacious site. No matter how you intend to spend your day, let Cherokee Dam Campground be your home away from home. Book your spot today!
- Waterfront
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Pavilion
- Escape to Post-Holiday Peace.
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