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
MICHAEL L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LAKE
The camp host are great and friendly .The place is clean.
My issue with the campground is that the wake boats make it dangerous to launch and reload a boat. The need to make the whole area from Sligo Marina to the swim area a NO WAKE ZONE.
They gave Sligo a no wake for safety and they should for the campground -swim area.
Sandi W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LAKE
Great location for camping right on Center Hill Lake. Site #1 is right next to the boat dock which makes it quite convenient for parking and returning to your site. Quiet and peaceful stay with some awesome waterfalls nearby. We put in kayak at Cane Hollow Recreation Area in order to kayak up to Burgess Falls. These falls were just magnificent!!! We spent a few hours swimming at the falls and having lunch. Trip to the falls via kayak was about 1 - 1 1/2 hours (we are slow kayakers). Stay to the right on the way up the river to the falls and you will reach them.
Also, Rock City is about 40 or so minutes from campsite and home to Twin Falls(which we missed) and Great Falls (which I am thankful for not missing). Wow!!!! is all I can say. Just magnificent falls. There is a swimming hole if you follow the signs from the parking lot to the left of the mill. Follow the signs to the right if you want a close up look at these beautiful and powerful falls!
Sandi W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LAKE
Great location for camping right on Center Hill Lake. Site #1 is right next to the boat dock which makes it quite convenient for parking and returning to your site. Quiet and peaceful stay with some awesome waterfalls nearby. We put in kayak at Cane Hollow Recreation Area in order to kayak up to Burgess Falls. These falls were just magnificent!!! We spent a few hours swimming at the falls and having lunch. Trip to the falls via kayak was about 1 - 1 1/2 hours (we are slow kayakers). Stay to the right on the way up the river to the falls and you will reach them.
Also, Rock City is about 40 or so minutes from campsite and home to Twin Falls(which we missed) and Great Falls (which I am thankful for not missing). Wow!!!! is all I can say. Just magnificent falls. There is a swimming hole if you follow the signs from the parking lot to the left of the mill. Follow the signs to the right if you want a close up look at these beautiful and powerful falls!
Phyllis H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: MIDDLE
Always love our stay when we camp at Ragland Bottoms!!
Phyllis H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: MIDDLE
Always love our stay when we camp at Ragland Bottoms!!
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
Tom and his wife are super nice and helpful at the campground. I love the campground there. Just wish there were more RV campsites there.
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
Tom and his wife are super nice and helpful at the campground. I love the campground there. Just wish there were more RV campsites there.
Lynn G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
The campground was very clean and well maintained. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the bathhouse also. The staff was very friendly and encouraged us to return. A beautiful area and well worth the trip. We put this place on our return camping trips.
Lynn G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
The campground was very clean and well maintained. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the bathhouse also. The staff was very friendly and encouraged us to return. A beautiful area and well worth the trip. We put this place on our return camping trips.
Allan H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LAKE
Stayed at site 29.
Being right by the lake was nice for the kids as they could swim within eye sight of camp. Rocks are sharp so something on your feet is best. The pad you get is quite large, has power and water to it.
This site has no parking spot near it. You either have to block the narrow road slightly and carry your stuff down (and back up after your stay) and a pretty steep hill or you can park a little down to road in a small parking lot and tackle the hill.
The bathrooms and showers were ok and were kept clean.
All in all we spent two nights and enjoyed the stay.
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
