About Ragland Bottom
Number of accommodations: 54
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Jeffrey B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: HILL
We stayed in a tent. Really clean bathrooms. Showers were nice and warm. The only thing that I didn't like was the fast traffic hitting the speed bumps. They need someone there slowing them down or bigger speed bumps so they can't go so fast.
Linda B
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: LAKE
Campground seems to lack attention. The fire pit had several trash items in it & there were lots of small trash items all throughout the site. Apparently no one checks the site between reservations. Large tree branches were also on site. The grass needed mowing but that seems to be the norm in all COE campgrounds this year. Probably the worst site condition I’ve seen in many years at COE camping.
Linda B
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: LAKE
Campground seems to lack attention. The fire pit had several trash items in it & there were lots of small trash items all throughout the site. Apparently no one checks the site between reservations. Large tree branches were also on site. The grass needed mowing but that seems to be the norm in all COE campgrounds this year. Probably the worst site condition I’ve seen in many years at COE camping.
Lynne R
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE
The sites are a great size and the hookups are great!
Lynne R
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE
The sites are a great size and the hookups are great!
Danny P
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MIDDLE
Camping at Ragland Bottom is always an enjoyable experience. Nice quiet peaceful site. As always Tom and his wife are the best host/hostess around.
Danny P
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: MIDDLE
Camping at Ragland Bottom is always an enjoyable experience. Nice quiet peaceful site. As always Tom and his wife are the best host/hostess around.
Tiffany S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LAKE
We love camp at Ragland Bottom. Been camping here for years. Very friendly staff and clean campground. We love CHL
Tiffany S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LAKE
We love camp at Ragland Bottom. Been camping here for years. Very friendly staff and clean campground. We love CHL
Juanita G
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful area to camp. Center hill is nice. Good swimming Area
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 5, 2026
