About Ragland Bottom
Number of accommodations: 54
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (369)
What Guests Are Saying
Ragland Bottom is highly praised for its friendly and helpful camp hosts, clean restrooms, and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite camping destination. Visitors enjoy beautiful views of Center Hill Lake and appreciate the spacious, level sites available. While some noted issues like steep walk-in site access and occasional disturbances from other campers, the overall experience remains positive and many express a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Ragland Bottom is highly praised for its friendly and helpful camp hosts, clean restrooms, and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite camping destination. Visitors enjoy beautiful views of Center Hill Lake and appreciate the spacious, level sites available. While some noted issues like steep walk-in site access and occasional disturbances from other campers, the overall experience remains positive and many express a desire to return.
Review Summary
Denise M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: LAKE
We stayed 13 nights on Site 15 during July in a 40’ Class A. The site was easy to back into but not level either side-to-side or front-to-rear, so bring leveling gear. There was some shade but in the afternoon the site was in virtually full sun, so we spent less time outside than we otherwise might have. The site offered good lake access, you could easily tie up a small boat there, and overlooked three tent sites, so midweek it was pretty quiet. It was reasonably private and overall, I would say one of the nicer waterfront sites if you don’t mind full sun in the afternoon.
The campground was in line with what we’ve learned to expect at COE facilities: well-maintained, bath houses were kept clean, some bugs but that’s part of camping. Very friendly staff, we felt very safe on site. People were also extremely friendly and didn’t abuse the rules. Another great COE camping experience!
Robert G
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE
A nice location, the facility itself was also very nice. I would return here if in the area!
Vicky R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LAKE
We love Ragland always a great experience!
David S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LAKE
It was a beautiful park with anice flat tent site. Our lot was a tent only site and we had to carry our stuff down (and back up a steep hill. But we had a great view of the lake, and the site had power and water, so it was well worth it! The showers and bathrooms were clean and the camp host was very friendly. It seems like a pretty good place to have a base when going hiking on they plateau.
John & Debby C
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LAKE
First time, enjoyed our stay...
Wilma R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LAKE
we were ate up with fleas at our site the grass had not been mowed and was over ankle high
John C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: MIDDLE
Very nice campground and great lake.
Tyler F
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: MIDDLE
The camp hosts are the best. They always have a smile, and help us anytime we need anything.
Adam G
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LAKE
Great campsite. Clean restrooms. Laundry service is wonderful. Only complaint was that somebody smoked while taking a shower and stank up the whole restroom. Not Ragland’s fault, but why? Are people that inconsiderate? Other than that, a perfect camping experience.
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LAKE
Super nice park attendants and volunteers. Very helpful folks and the facilities are well kept
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9774 / -85.7209
Elevation: 220 feet
Policies & Rules
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Pets and alcohol are prohibited in the day-use area, including the picnic shelter. Additionally pets are not allowed at the campground beach or in restrooms. |
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Only two tents allowed per site. Tents must be placed on campsite pads. Only one wheeled camping unit allowed to each site. one wheeled camping unit and one tent is allowed. |
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Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Each campsite is provided for two pre-paid vehicle entry. Additional vehicles, or visitors to campers are charged $3 fee per vehicle. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying certified heat-treated firewood and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Any organization wishing to use the Day Use Area for a fishing tournament must receive a Special Use Permit from the Resource Managers Office. Please call 931-858-3125 for more information. |
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We need your help to maintain our campsites. Please dispose of all trash and litter along with extinguishing any fire and dispose of ashes in the fire ring upon departure. If sites are left trashed, you may be cited by Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 327.9 Sanitation part (d). “Campers, picknickers, and all other persons using a water resources development project shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure”. |
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Paymeny only accepted by debit or credit card. No cash. |
