Tennessee
Looking for the best camping in Tennessee? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Tennessee. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near Tennessee
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Oneida, Tennessee
Paddle the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
This is an awesome trip because it allows you get a little taste of what it could have been like to explore the nation by waterway hundreds of years ago. Paddling as a means of traveling is an ancient practice. You are able to glide through nature, more a part of it rather than an unwelcome intru...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Laurel Falls via Laurel Fork Trailhead
5.04.66 mi / 518 ft gainLaurel Falls via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Porters Creek Trail
5.07.19 mi / 1614 ft gainPorters Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.Read more -
Jamestown, Tennessee
Hazard Cave and Natural Bridge Trail
2.33 mi / 240 ft gainHazard Cave and Natural Bridge Trail is a loop trail combining two of the major attractions of Pickett CCC Memorial State Park located near Jamestown, Tennessee. This hike is about two and a third miles, with 240 feet of elevation gain. It will take a little over an hour to complete the loop if y...Read more -
Wartburg, Tennessee
Frozen Head Lookout Tower via East Lookout Tower Trail
4.33.91 mi / 922 ft gainTo get to this hike the easiest way is to go up Petros hwy near the closed Brushy Mountain State prison. The trailhead is a large gravel lot on the side of the road. The trail is an old road so it is wide and well taken care of. However, the trail is very steep all the way up. The trail has only ...Read more -
Bristol, Tennessee
Little Oak Campground
4.0Little Oak is a campground in Sullivan County, TN in the Cherokee National Forrest. There are 69 campsites located in three separate sections of the campground. Each section has a vault toilet and there is a shower house for the whole campground. There is a host in each section to help ensure you...Read more -
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground
6.8 mi / 825 ft gainThis is a fun and easy overnight trip that is good for all ages. Start at the Stone Door Ranger Station which has plenty of parking and public restrooms as well. Follow the signs to the Stone Door Trailhead and in a short 0.8 miles you'll arrive at the edge of the gulf (canyon) and the first sign...Read more -
Andersonville, Tennessee
Norris Dam State Park Campground Trail
14.6 mi / 2310 ft gainNorris Dam State Park Campground Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Rocky Top, Tennessee.Read more -
Dover, Tennessee
Piney Campground
1.91 mi / 148 ft gainPiney Campground is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dover, Tennessee.Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Edwards Point Trail
3.95 mi / 640 ft gainThe Edwards Point Trail near Signal Mountain, Tennessee, is a 3.95-mile out-and-back trail that offers stunning views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Starting from Signal Point, the trail quickly descends into Middle Creek Gorge and winds through a scenic landscape that includes Rainbow Lake and ro...Read more -
Counce, Tennessee
Pickwick Landing State Park Campground
5.02.41 mi / 180 ft gainPickwick Landing State Park Campground is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Savannah, Tennessee.Read more