About Ragland Bottom
Number of accommodations: 54
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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- 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
Justin S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LAKE
We love this place! It is probably one of our favorite places to stay!
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: HILL
We reserved site 57 (primitive, drive up tent site). Pros: the sites are large (plenty of room for 2 tents, 2 cars, hammocks, etc), staff friendly, reasonably priced, very pretty location, located near Burgess Falls and not too far from Rock Island state park. Cons: no firewood available from the campground (had to drive to the store on the main road for supplies), there are no "camping pads" (we set up our tents on the driveway), there was trash and even a sewing needle in the grass at our site, the nearest bathroom appears to be permanently closed, sites are on a hill and the walk to/from the nearest bathroom is challenging in the middle of the night or in the heat of the day (we ended up driving most of the time). The closest bathroom to our site was the smaller of two in the campground. The showers are quite small in this building, and the bathroom only has one sink with a very small counter, so a guest recommended that we check out the larger shower building closer to the lake. These are nicer, but we couldn't adjust the water temperature and it was scalding! There's a handheld showerhead in the larger shower stall, but the smaller shower stall only has a single high-pressure nozzle that was painful to use! I'd stay here again but I would rent an electric tent site near the water (the walk is not far from the parking lot).
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: HILL
We reserved site 57 (primitive, drive up tent site). Pros: the sites are large (plenty of room for 2 tents, 2 cars, hammocks, etc), staff friendly, reasonably priced, very pretty location, located near Burgess Falls and not too far from Rock Island state park. Cons: no firewood available from the campground (had to drive to the store on the main road for supplies), there are no "camping pads" (we set up our tents on the driveway), there was trash and even a sewing needle in the grass at our site, the nearest bathroom appears to be permanently closed, sites are on a hill and the walk to/from the nearest bathroom is challenging in the middle of the night or in the heat of the day (we ended up driving most of the time). The closest bathroom to our site was the smaller of two in the campground. The showers are quite small in this building, and the bathroom only has one sink with a very small counter, so a guest recommended that we check out the larger shower building closer to the lake. These are nicer, but we couldn't adjust the water temperature and it was scalding! There's a handheld showerhead in the larger shower stall, but the smaller shower stall only has a single high-pressure nozzle that was painful to use! I'd stay here again but I would rent an electric tent site near the water (the walk is not far from the parking lot).
Pat N
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
was a nice and relaxing trip. would recomend
Pat N
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
was a nice and relaxing trip. would recomend
Eddie w
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: MIDDLE
Love the campground especially the new dock. Camp host Tom does a wonderful job.
Eddie w
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: MIDDLE
Love the campground especially the new dock. Camp host Tom does a wonderful job.
Eddie w
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LAKE
Love Ragland Bottom One of my favorite places to camp. We take our pontoon boat it is easy to load and unload boat here . We love the new dock this year. And last but not least We Love Our Camp Host TOM!!!!!
Eddie w
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LAKE
Love Ragland Bottom One of my favorite places to camp. We take our pontoon boat it is easy to load and unload boat here . We love the new dock this year. And last but not least We Love Our Camp Host TOM!!!!!
Katy J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LAKE
Staff very helpful. Reminded us it was time to get a senior card!
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
