Ragland Bottom

1410 Ragland Bottom Rd, Sparta, Tennessee, United States
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Ragland Bottom Campground Entrance
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About Ragland Bottom

Ragland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 mi up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 mi of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.  2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Available sites

54 total sites
RV Sites 28 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 26 sites Check Availability

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Apr 9 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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54 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 21, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 23, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 24, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 25, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 26, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 27, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 28, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 29, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 30, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 33, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 35, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 36, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 40, Loop: MIDDLE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 42, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 43, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 44, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 45, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 46, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 47, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 48, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 49, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 50, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 51, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 52, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 53, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 54, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 55, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 56, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 57, Loop: HILL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

826 reviews

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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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4.7

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3 stars 3.0% (25)
2 stars 2.1% (17)
1 star 0.8% (7)

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Kathy D

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August 2, 2023 Stayed at: 20, Loop: LAKE

We love Ragland Bottom.

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Kathy D

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August 2, 2023 Stayed at: 20, Loop: LAKE

We love Ragland Bottom.

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Justin S

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July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 25, Loop: LAKE

We love this place! It is probably one of our favorite places to stay!

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Justin S

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July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 25, Loop: LAKE

We love this place! It is probably one of our favorite places to stay!

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Ashley B

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July 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).

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Ashley B

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July 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).

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Pat N

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July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE

was a nice and relaxing trip. would recomend

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Pat N

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July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE

was a nice and relaxing trip. would recomend

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Eddie w

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July 19, 2023 Stayed at: 39, Loop: MIDDLE

Love the campground especially the new dock. Camp host Tom does a wonderful job.

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Eddie w

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July 19, 2023 Stayed at: 39, Loop: MIDDLE

Love the campground especially the new dock. Camp host Tom does a wonderful job.

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Location & Directions for Ragland Bottom

1410 Ragland Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583 United States

Elevation: 220 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Sparta, TN - 15 mi

About 22 min to downtown

Highway access

Ragland Bottom is accessible via US-70, which is approximately 8 miles from Smithville, Tennessee. This road provides the primary route to the campground.

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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