POOLE KNOBS CAMPGROUND
POOLE KNOBS
POOLE KNOBS - SHOWERHOUSE
POOLE KNOBS CAMPSITE
POOLE KNOBS - GROUP SHELTER

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Available sites

75 total sites

About Poole Knobs

Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

75 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 02, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 03, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 05, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 06, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 17, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 18, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 19, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 20, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 23, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 24, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 35, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 36, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 39, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 41, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 43, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 45, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 46, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 47, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 48, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 49, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 50, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 52, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 53, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 54, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 55, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 56, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 57, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 59, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 60, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 61, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 62, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 63, Loop: PKNO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 64, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 66, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 67, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 68, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 69, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 70, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 71, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 72, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 73, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 74, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 75, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 76, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 77, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 78, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 79, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 80, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 81, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 82, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 83, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 84, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 86, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 87, Loop: PKNO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ GSA, Loop: POOLE KNOBS Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade

Reviews (453)

What Guests Are Saying

Poole Knobs Campground is praised for its beautiful, spacious, and wooded sites, many of which are located by the water, providing great views and access to lake activities. While some campers noted issues with site leveling and maintenance, the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, with friendly staff and clean facilities. Despite a few negative experiences with park attendants and minor inconveniences, many visitors express a strong desire to return and appreciate the campground’s charm.

Review Summary

4.2
453 reviews
5
53.2%
241
4
25.2%
114
3
10.8%
49
2
6.0%
27
1
4.9%
22

Hans K

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: PKNO

3

Scamp sites are far from level. It is nearly impossible to level your RV on the site. On sites on the lake it is difficult to reach the water due to debris from dead trees and rocks.

Robert W

Verified

July 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: PKNO

4

Very nice place to be for sightseeing or just chilling. Clean and maintained bathrooms.

Tracey v

Verified

June 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: PKNO

4

Beautiful campground, but it needs a little love. Sites have gorgeous views, but are not level.

Paige S

Verified

June 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: PKNO

4

Poole Knobs is a really nice campground, with some great water sites. Some of the water sites don’t have good boat parking due to large rocks in the lake, but you can usually make it work. The 12 noon check out time is disappointing. There are much larger campgrounds that are 2pm, but somehow the clean up crew has convinced someone that they need more time, but they don’t! Then spend about 2 minutes on each site, because there isn’t anything to clean! Most campers are good about cleaning up their own trash! The 2nd thing is- many of the sites are not level, and really difficult for the larger campers and RV’s. The state does not allocate enough money to get things done, and it usually takes years to complete a project! And finally, Poole Knobs closes for the year after Sept 30, which is ridiculous. Everyone knows that October is the best month of all for camping! It’s just wrong that families cannot camp there for Fall Break!

Shannon G

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 87, Loop: PKNO

5

The location is great and keeps our whole group centralized. The staff is very nice and regular patrol of staff and local law enforcement make us feel pretty safe.

Laris H

Verified

May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: PKNO

4

Even though we were totally disappointed with downtown Nashville we loved the park. On the down side we left 2 days early. At other gov parks they gave us a refund for the unused days

Sherry A

Verified

May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: PKNO

5

We enjoyed our stay at site #50

Charles M

Verified

May 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: PKNO

3

It was a nice campground with a good view of the lake.

Ricky R

Verified

May 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: PKNO

4

Beautiful location and very nice sized lots. I will come back for sure for some peace and quiet.

Sharon A

Verified

May 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: PKNO

1

Lots of flooding and the boat ramp was closed! nothing posted on their website.

Location & Directions for Poole Knobs

493 Jones Mill Road, Lavergne, TN 37086 United States

Elevation: 158 ft

Getting There

From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east to I-24 east. After 15 mi take exit 66B and turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway. Turn right onto Highway 41 north, and after about 1.5 mi turn right onto Fergus Road. Make another right onto Jones Mill Ro...

Nearest town

Lavergne, TN - 4.6 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Two tents or one tent and one RV are permitted per campsite. Multi-family sites allow double the amount of tents and RVs.
  • No designated swimming area or beach is provided at this campground. 
  • No off-road vehicles permitted.
  • Two vehicles allowed per site. Multi-family sites allow four cars per site.
  • Skunks frequent the area; store food in approved containers.
  • $5 fee per vehicle for guests of campers.
  • Firewood quarantines are in effect. Firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click Here for more information.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Camping limit is 14 days in any 30-consecutive-day period on J. Percy Priest Lake. This rule applies to all campgrounds combined.
  • No drive-thrus on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
  • Wifi is NOT provided at this campground. 
  • STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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