About Ragland Bottom
Number of accommodations: 54
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (773)
What Guests Are Saying
Ragland Bottom is a well-maintained campground with beautiful views of Center Hill Lake, making it a favorite among visitors. The hosts, Tom and JoAnne, are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While some reviewers noted issues like tick presence and site conditions, the overall experience remains positive, with clean facilities and a peaceful environment encouraging many to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Ragland Bottom is a well-maintained campground with beautiful views of Center Hill Lake, making it a favorite among visitors. The hosts, Tom and JoAnne, are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While some reviewers noted issues like tick presence and site conditions, the overall experience remains positive, with clean facilities and a peaceful environment encouraging many to return.
Review Summary
Steven H
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: MIDDLE
Love center hill lake.
Sheila C
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LAKE
I love going to ragland bottom it's always nice and quiet
Tonya M
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
Always a great stay. Awesome hosts. Grounds are always well kept. Bathrooms always clean
Sherry W
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LAKE
Over all it was pleasant.When we got to our campsite there was a barking dog in the site next to us .It bark for 30 minutes.The owner told it to hush ,but it didn’t stop.Other than that we had a good stay.They left next morning.
Rebecca B
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: HILL
Very nice clean bathrooms and well kept grounds. Our only complaint were the dogs barking all night long.
Nelda O
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: LAKE
Everything was wonderful.
Marcy C
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: MIDDLE
We love the campground and our site. It surprised us to learn we need to cleanout the firepit, which seems like that would be including in the fees we pay. Someone from the tent sites kept getting confused with how to leave the campground and would head down to site 40 and backup to find the main road. Although it wasn't busy and they could have just went on whatever road they were on, they kept turning around. It was bit annoying...wondering if painting on the pavement or signage leaving the loops would be helpful?
John M
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE
This was a fantastic place to stay!!! This was our first time taking out our new 30 foot 5th wheel and we could not have chosen a better spot. The volunteers at the park met us when we arrived and provided a map and directions. The site was easy to locate and had water/electric on the site. Fairly level gravel pad made our first set up easier than expected. The lakeside site allowed us to pull our boat right next to our camp site. The bath house...man, the bath house was incredible!! The play area for our grand daughter and the beach were both super nice and clean. Definitely on of the nicest camping areas that we have ever visited. We have tent camped in several spots, but never here. We will be coming back!!
Pat E
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
We love the lake lots. I just wish it were a little easier to get spots. There were multiple empty sites all around us until friday. People book sites for all week way ahead of time and then dont use them just to get a weekend. Leaves a lot of people without options. I think if a site is not parked in with in 24 hours the whole site should be rehearsed. Imo
Renee C
VerifiedMay 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LAKE
The hosts are very accommodating as well as friendly . They will go out of their way to allow you to just have a wonderful , peaceful time ! I plan on going there many more times
Location Ragland Bottom
Address:
1410 Ragland Bottom Rd
Sparta, TN, 38583
United States
From Smithville, Tennessee, take US-70 east for 8 miles. Turn left on Ragland Bottom Road and follow signs to the campground, located one mile from Sligo Bridge.
Ragland Bottom is accessible via US-70, which is approximately 8 miles from Smithville, Tennessee. This road provides the primary route to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9774 / -85.7209
Elevation: 220 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Pets
- Pets and alcohol are not allowed in the day-use area, picnic shelter, campground beach, or restrooms.
Site capacity
- Each site can accommodate two tents or one wheeled camping unit and one tent, with tents placed on campsite pads only.
Vehicles & parking
- Each campsite allows two pre-paid licensed vehicles; additional vehicles or visitors incur a $3 fee each.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, buy certified heat-treated firewood and burn it on-site; avoid moving firewood.
Local regulations
- Organizations must obtain a Special Use Permit from the Resource Managers Office to use the Day Use Area for fishing tournaments.
Safety & rules
- Please clean up trash and litter and extinguish fires upon departure; failure to do so may result in a citation.
Fees & deposits
- Payments are accepted only by debit or credit card; cash is not accepted.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
