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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Tonya O
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: PKNO
The location of spot 46 was an excellent view! The site was a bit un-level, but not too bad. This area of the campground is EXTREMELY quiet, like hearing a pin drop. We were nervous about our dog's barking being an issue and did not even feel like we could play music. Water access is good for wading, but really rocky and not suited for fishing really, we kept getting hung up on the rocks. The bathroom that was close to us is literally a HIKE up-hill so be prepared for that.
Paige S
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: PKNO
Poole Knobs Campground has been around for many years. A hidden gem as far as lakeside campgrounds go. Some campsites are right on the water, and many are nicely shaded. If you need a padded side, there are only 2 (30 & 32) and they are usually booked. In 2022, they did a lot of cleaning up and tree trimming. Looks much better! My main complaint is that Poole Knobs now has a 12 noon check out time. I don’t know any campground who does this! I emailed one of the park rangers and she claimed it was necessary in order to have sites ready for the next occupant. I strongly disagree. We’ve been camping there for almost 20 years and our site has always been clean and ready. Very few RV campers leave a mess. I just think the clean up crew decided to complain and found a way to give themselves more time for no reason! I’ve watched them clean the sites and it literally takes them 5-10 minutes each. They clean out the fire pit and grill (if necessary) and that’s it. I’ve talked to a lot of people who camp there, and I have not found one person who said their campsite wasn’t ready when check out time was 2pm! I don’t understand why the “larger” campgrounds don’t seem to have this problem!? Some people check out very early, so it’s not like all the people leave at the same time…
My 2nd complaint is that this campground closes after September 30, and our county schools’ Fall Break is the following week! Poole Knobs would be completely full for that week and it should be OPEN! I’ve written letters to the state, but of course, nothing changes and one ever responds.
Sharon A
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: PKNO
Camp site 34 is extremely unlevel! It is horrible for an RV or camper! Way too unlevel! And Summer being prime time on the lake, why does Poole’s Knob boat landing parking lot have lake buoys IN THEIR PARKING LOT? ? The boat landing pavement still has massive holes that needs fixed! The host couples are awesome! So kind & friendly!
Tom C
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: PKNO
Great location, it would be nicer if the lots were a little more level.
Kathy J
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PKNO
We've been several times and plan on coming again. It's one of our favorite campgrounds. the spots are spacious and we love being on the water.
Tracey v
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: PKNO
Great sunsets and fabulous site! The site we were in, 42, is not level. The key is to not pull in too far. This is a double site so lots of room.
Henry F
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: PKNO
Loved the campground but hated the low trees that you have to travel under to get there. They smack the top of my tall fifth wheel with no way of avoiding.
Kipp K
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: PKNO
I liked the easy check in and the site was shaded. Great service when making the reservation.
Carl M
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: PKNO
This place is great! A little hilly but the views of the lake are amazing! The hike to the bathrooms from the lake area is taxing but you can drive your car to the top and park at the top which makes it easier to get to the restrooms. Definitely plan to come back and spend a little more time. Looks like it’s about 42 minutes to Nashville.
Deborah T
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: PKNO
We will return! Beautiful park. (One caution: be sure you have leveling gear.)
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...
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 Road and follow the signs to the campground after 4 mi.
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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