McFarland Campground

"You'll have plenty of time to live in a van down by the river, when you're LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER." -Matt Foley
Here's the thing, Matt Foley totally wrote off how beautiful it can be down by the river, and this campground is no exception. Gorgeous place. Campground is quiet, located close to plenty of amenities, and overall just a really nice place. We'll definitely visit again.

Beautiful campsites along the Tennessee River with a pavilion for campers. The restrooms/ showers could have used a little more attention, but overall it’s a very nice camping experience.

This is such a nice serene campsite with many in the shade, right on the river. Great views plane campsites nice campers.

Nice campground. It’s not 5 star by any means but it is functional as a place to park your camper with full hook ups. However, the sewer, water and electric are oddly placed in relation to the actual campsite. Water pressure good, electric tests ok with our surge protector. No cable. They do offer WiFi upgrade, I think it is just a hotspot. The bathhouse is so old and out of date we didn’t use it at all. Time for updating years ago. Camp host said updating is in the plans. Nice little playground and pavilion with fire place in the campground area. Our site, 108 seems to be the lowest elevation in the park and and water after rains is 6 inches deep at the water hydrant and sewer drain. Camp hosts and employees super friendly and helpful. Again, we will visit and stay again. Park was quiet after quiet hours and we slept ok.

Beautiful park and location.
Rules have changed recently.
Online reservations only, no longer first come, first served.
Tent camping is no longer allowed other than having a tent for children at your site with your RV.
Some have asked why tent camping was stopped. The only answer I have (unofficially) is that there were more and more problems with homeless people. I witnessed this first hand. The campground does need some work. The powers that be have been promising to do a complete makeover, but it that remains to be seen.
I live locally and enjoy camping here.
I recommend this campground.