Top Campgrounds near Joelton
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park Campground is located by Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake is named after Cordell Hull, a notable politician and longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State. A virtual ...
Dyers Creek
Dyer's Creek offers stunning views of Lake Barkley amidst Tennessee's wooded hills. It's an ideal spot for family picnics and BBQs with friends. The recreation area is perfect for a relaxing gathering.
Beech Bend Campground
Dover
Dover is a day-use area with scenic views of Lake Barkley, perfect for family and friends. It offers opportunities to enjoy nature in a premier freshwater recreational complex. Visitors can experience the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings.
Walnut Creek Marina & Campground
Tailwater
Tailwater Campground features 48 sites along the Barren River, providing a tranquil atmosphere with easy lake access. It hosts the annual Barren River Lake Scout Celebration, attracting scouts from surrounding states for competitions and demonstra...
From $30/night
Baileys Point
Bailey's Point campground is the largest Army Corps of Engineers campground on Barren River Lake, featuring waterfront sites with scenic views. It offers ample space with five camping loops, private coves for swimming or boating, and a tranquil na...
Salt Lick Creek
Salt Lick Creek Campground is situated on Cordell Hull Lake, 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN, and named after a notable statesman from Tennessee. The lake offers various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting....
From $20/night
Cane Creek Marina and RV Campground
Long Branch
Long Branch Campground, situated below Center Hill Dam on the Caney Fork River in central Tennessee, offers a range of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking along its 415 miles of forested shoreline. The 64-mile lake above the...
Made in the Shade Rv Park
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping offers a rustic experience along 415 miles of shoreline, with most tent sites accessible only by boat. These remote locations provide a peaceful nature escape, but lack amenities such as water, electricity, and r...
Buffalo / I-40 / Exit 143 KOA Journey
The Narrows
The Narrows is a family-friendly campground with 92 sites near Barren River Lake, ideal for water enthusiasts and anglers. It features proximity to a marina and boat launch ramp, making it a popular spot. The campground has two loops available thr...
Bumpus Mills
From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a came...
Danville Landing Campground
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area, situated on Cordell Hull Lake near Gainesboro, TN, offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting. The lake is named after a notable statesman from Tennessee, Cordell ...
Sanders Mountain Campground
Linton
Linton Recreation Area is a day-use destination located by Lake Barkley, surrounded by scenic wooded hills and diverse wildlife. It offers a great atmosphere for family and friend gatherings. Visitors can appreciate the beautiful scenery while enj...
Floating Mill Park
Floating Mill Park is situated by Center Hill Lake in central Tennessee, offering activities like boating, fishing, and water sports. The park features 415 miles of forested shoreline, ideal for hiking, hunting, and camping. An annual Halloween ev...
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park Campground is located by Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake is named after Cordell Hull, a notable politician and longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State. A virtual ...
Dyers Creek
Dyer's Creek offers stunning views of Lake Barkley amidst Tennessee's wooded hills. It's an ideal spot for family picnics and BBQs with friends. The recreation area is perfect for a relaxing gathering.
Beech Bend Campground
Dover
Dover is a day-use area with scenic views of Lake Barkley, perfect for family and friends. It offers opportunities to enjoy nature in a premier freshwater recreational complex. Visitors can experience the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings.
Walnut Creek Marina & Campground
Tailwater
Tailwater Campground features 48 sites along the Barren River, providing a tranquil atmosphere with easy lake access. It hosts the annual Barren River Lake Scout Celebration, attracting scouts from surrounding states for competitions and demonstra...
From $30/night
Baileys Point
Bailey's Point campground is the largest Army Corps of Engineers campground on Barren River Lake, featuring waterfront sites with scenic views. It offers ample space with five camping loops, private coves for swimming or boating, and a tranquil na...
Salt Lick Creek
Salt Lick Creek Campground is situated on Cordell Hull Lake, 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN, and named after a notable statesman from Tennessee. The lake offers various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting....
From $20/night
Cane Creek Marina and RV Campground
Long Branch
Long Branch Campground, situated below Center Hill Dam on the Caney Fork River in central Tennessee, offers a range of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking along its 415 miles of forested shoreline. The 64-mile lake above the...
Made in the Shade Rv Park
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping offers a rustic experience along 415 miles of shoreline, with most tent sites accessible only by boat. These remote locations provide a peaceful nature escape, but lack amenities such as water, electricity, and r...
Buffalo / I-40 / Exit 143 KOA Journey
The Narrows
The Narrows is a family-friendly campground with 92 sites near Barren River Lake, ideal for water enthusiasts and anglers. It features proximity to a marina and boat launch ramp, making it a popular spot. The campground has two loops available thr...
Bumpus Mills
From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a came...
Danville Landing Campground
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area, situated on Cordell Hull Lake near Gainesboro, TN, offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting. The lake is named after a notable statesman from Tennessee, Cordell ...
Sanders Mountain Campground
Linton
Linton Recreation Area is a day-use destination located by Lake Barkley, surrounded by scenic wooded hills and diverse wildlife. It offers a great atmosphere for family and friend gatherings. Visitors can appreciate the beautiful scenery while enj...
Floating Mill Park
Floating Mill Park is situated by Center Hill Lake in central Tennessee, offering activities like boating, fishing, and water sports. The park features 415 miles of forested shoreline, ideal for hiking, hunting, and camping. An annual Halloween ev...
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Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
We highly recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak season (summer months and holidays). Popular destinations can book up weeks or even months ahead. Last-minute bookings may be available during off-peak times.
Essential items include a tent or RV, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food and water, appropriate clothing for the weather, first aid kit, flashlight, and any specific gear for planned activities. Check the property's amenities to see what's provided and what you'll need to bring.
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