Best places to Camp in Tennessee?

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Brent Stoc

We're looking for some places to camp in Tennessee. We're planning on taking a trip this summer all over the state and we're looking for the most scenic and well kept campgrounds to stay at, mostly in state parks if possible. We're looking for tent camping, no RV parks. Campgrounds with showers and restrooms would be nice.

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There are lots of beautiful campgrounds at TN state parks, and each is unique. Take a look at
http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/findapark/camping.shtml
and click on each park for details. I definitely recommend Tims Ford.

Also check out the TVA campgrounds at
http://www.tva.com/river/recreation/camping.htm

Looking for suggestions on places to camp in Tennessee?

flybynight

My two sons and I will be traveling through Tennessee in July and we are looking to spend a day or two at a campground. I have done some research online and have found a few state parks that look lovely... Fall River Falls for example. I was just hoping for any more suggestions from people who have more familiarity with the area than I do. Our final destination is going to be Atlanta and we are starting in Wisconsin. We are looking to do some hiking, climbing, swimming and tenting.

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Fall Creek Falls is wonderful. The falls are incredible.

Another one to check out is Tims Ford State Park in Estill Springs/Winchester. It has cabin rentals too, and offers boating, golf, swimming, bicycling, and nature programs. It is only about 15 miles off I-24 (take the Manchester exit to TN-55).

If you want something less up scale, check out Old Stone Fort State Archeaological Park in Manchester. It has tent camping, golf course, archeaological museum, hiking, and is on a river gorge. Just a mile or so off I-24 but very remote.

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