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
Daniel P
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LAKE
Site #9 is right on the lake and at the end of the row, so no immediate neighbors, just lake. Pretty steep to get to the lake... rock embankments are hard to negotiate!
Daniel P
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LAKE
Site #9 is right on the lake and at the end of the row, so no immediate neighbors, just lake. Pretty steep to get to the lake... rock embankments are hard to negotiate!
Gil W
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LAKE
One of the greats it was a very picturesque and beautiful spots the lake is clear and like glass quite and peaceful I think everyone goes inside at 5:30 lol enjoyed it very much going back in September
Danny P
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: LAKE
We always enjoy our stays at Ragland Bottom. Site 16 is a pull-through with tons of space with a beautiful view of the lake. You couldn’t ask for a better camp host than Tom or his wife.
Danny P
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: LAKE
We always enjoy our stays at Ragland Bottom. Site 16 is a pull-through with tons of space with a beautiful view of the lake. You couldn’t ask for a better camp host than Tom or his wife.
Serita S
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LAKE
Host was very courteous and helpful. Campsite and Campground and Bathrooms were very clean. Very pleasant atmosphere and quiet at night time. The trees and water were a great combo. Love the pull in campsites! No problem getting our 35 foot Innsbruck Travel Trailer in place and avoid a divorce proceeding! LOL
Serita S
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LAKE
Host was very courteous and helpful. Campsite and Campground and Bathrooms were very clean. Very pleasant atmosphere and quiet at night time. The trees and water were a great combo. Love the pull in campsites! No problem getting our 35 foot Innsbruck Travel Trailer in place and avoid a divorce proceeding! LOL
William D
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LAKE
Campground was clean and well taken care of. The host there are AWESOME and we're all greatful to have them back another year. The lower tree limbs seem to have recently been cut back, as I remember last year they were quite low and scraping along the RV in tow. They put in a new floating doc on the campground side... thank you for that!
William D
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LAKE
Campground was clean and well taken care of. The host there are AWESOME and we're all greatful to have them back another year. The lower tree limbs seem to have recently been cut back, as I remember last year they were quite low and scraping along the RV in tow. They put in a new floating doc on the campground side... thank you for that!
Lynn R
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LAKE
We enjoyed our time at Ragland Bottom Campground. Bathhouses were very clean which is always a great thing!
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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
