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826 reviews
Ragland Bottom is a well-loved campground known for its beautiful lake views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campground is generally clean and well-maintained, with pleasant facilities and enjoyable fishing opportunities. However, some guests have expressed concerns about security, maintenance of grassy areas, and accessibility, indicating room for improvement in these areas.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE
Ragland is an all around awesome campground with awesome hosts. The only thing wrong is that there are far too many “tent” sites and not enough for RV’s. 50%+ of the tent sites need converted to accommodate RV parking. There’s an extra unused bath house at the top. Plenty of opportunity for more folks to enjoy this wonderful campground and Center Hill Lake.
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June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE
Ragland is an all around awesome campground with awesome hosts. The only thing wrong is that there are far too many “tent” sites and not enough for RV’s. 50%+ of the tent sites need converted to accommodate RV parking. There’s an extra unused bath house at the top. Plenty of opportunity for more folks to enjoy this wonderful campground and Center Hill Lake.
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May 16, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE
We love camping at Ragland Bottom. The water view is breathtaking. This site has one of the best. Best camp host and hostess you could ever meet in Tom and his wife. Unfortunately our stay was cut short a day thanks to a nearby tornado and the threat of another bad storm. Tom made sure that everyone was warned and advised to leave the campground for their safety. We have several more stays planned for later this year.
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May 16, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE
We love camping at Ragland Bottom. The water view is breathtaking. This site has one of the best. Best camp host and hostess you could ever meet in Tom and his wife. Unfortunately our stay was cut short a day thanks to a nearby tornado and the threat of another bad storm. Tom made sure that everyone was warned and advised to leave the campground for their safety. We have several more stays planned for later this year.
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May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LAKE
Our campsite was great. The campground amenities were equally good. The only reason we did not give it a 5 star review is because of the showers. The angle of the shower head and the inability to adjust the angle made showering uncomfortable....and even painful. Plus the shower heads were designed more for shorter people.
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May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LAKE
Our campsite was great. The campground amenities were equally good. The only reason we did not give it a 5 star review is because of the showers. The angle of the shower head and the inability to adjust the angle made showering uncomfortable....and even painful. Plus the shower heads were designed more for shorter people.
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1410 Ragland Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583 United States
Elevation: 220 ft
From Smithville, Tennessee, take US-70 east for 8 mi. 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.
Last updated: October 21, 2026
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Population: 4,939
Nearby city: Murfreesboro, TN
Approx. 39 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 919 ft
Sparta, TN
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