$20
Salt Lick Creek
Closed for the season
Total sites: 143
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
568 ft
58°F
42°F
42°F
no signal
Salt Lick Creek Campground, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Salt Lick Creek Campground in Jackson County is located 48 min northwest of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 568 feet. There are a total of 143 campsites including 143 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 149 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (457)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 69% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@DanitaH9D9204D · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #140
The park is beautiful! I ride my electric bike everywhere. The views of the water are amazing. Nice dock and big parking area for boats and trailers. Swimming area and playground. We have stayed several times and we be back next season!!
@MikaelaS82698A · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #57
Great campsite close to the bathrooms (which were surprisingly well-kept and clean for a campground). Also close to the playground and beach which was great with a little one. Nicely shaded
@Elizabeth0D10B · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #99
It was by far the most beautiful campground we have been to this year. It was well kept, people were friendly, clean, stocked and spots were nicely spaced for privacy. We will definitely go again!!
@JillS9232022 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #94
Beautiful campground
@MarkO1849333 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #27
Great campground. Needs wifi
@janete5837233 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #36
Absolutely idealic. Quiet friendly environment with abundant wildlife.
@RickR6656788 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #90
WE CAMP AT SALT LICK ONLY. WISH IT WAS OPEN LONGER SO WE COULD ENJOY THE FALL COLORS. THE SITE NEEDS SOME WORK IN THE ENTRANCE WHERE YOU BACK IN. BIG DROP ON THE EDGES, ALSO THE SITE NEEDS GRAVEL ON IT WHERE THE ELECTRIC HAS BEEN WORKED ON AND WATER LINES HAVE BEEN WORKED. TREE ROOTS NEED TO BE CUT OUT OR COVERED UP. WE LOVE SIGHT 90 BUT DO NOT WANT TO TWIST AN ANKLE. MY TRAILER AND BOAT DRAG WHEN LEAVING OR BACKING IN THE SITE. LIZZY HAS BEEN A GREAT HOST. WHEN I CHECKED IN ON TUESDAY I LEFT THE PAPER WORK IN MY WIFE'S CAR AND GOT MY CAMPSITE CHECK IN PASS FOR 90 I DID NOT NOTICE THE AFTER HOURS NUMBER WAS NOT STAMPED ON IT. I FELT BAD BUT HAD TO BOTHER LIZZY BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET BACK IN. SHE CAME OUT AND USED HER CLICKER TO LET ME BACK IN. I APOLOGIZED BUT DID NOT HAVE MUCH OF A CHOICE, I WAS SURPRISED BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY ABOUT 6 PM. THOUGHT SOMEONE WOULD BE IN THE CHECK-IN SHED TIL 7PM.
@RogerBD2527A06 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #74
Had a great time.Just didnt like taking the benches out of showers because at 77 years old its hard to put clothes on standing up.Very dangerous
@MaryN2166538 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #19
Wonderful sites either at waterside or view of water. Good sized sites, very quiet when I was there. Very nice, clean bathrooms. I will definitely go back.
@TaraS7952351 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #53
We loved our weekend stay at Salt Lick Creek. The grounds are very nice and spacious. We were very pleased and can't wait to come back!
@leslies1712646 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #93
The grounds were well kept and the campsite was perfect!! We were only a few steps away from the water. Very beautiful and serene. It was a short walk to the bathroom and they have WiFi at the restroom (in case you need to connect). Cell service is nonexistent and you wont have cell service until you drive out about 20 minutes down the road. A perfect place to disconnect from the outside world and connect with nature.
@KimP7400835 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #35
We love to camp at Salt Lick Campground. We go several times a year. There's so much space and our kids ride their bikes around the loops. It is very kid friendly. We have made many friends there. Can't wait for it to open back up!
@KimberlyW93778 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #31
My favorite place to camp! Always super clean sites with plenty of room , bath houses are always super clean . Water pressure and warm water is great.
@PamelaH2776456 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #37
This is where we go in our area to camp. It's clean and the boat are friendly and helpful. Quiet time is usually quiet. Wished it stayed open longer like some of the others in the area. Just when the weather gets to where it needs to be they close.
@MelesiaFF4F3EB · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #43
We love the relaxing atmosphere of camping at Salt Lick. It is so family friendly.
@JudyP770835655 · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #45
Lizzy, the host, is very friendly, helpful and informative. The cleaning crew do an amazing job keeping the bathhouses and sites clean. The ground keepers keep the grass mowed and trimmed regularly. Wonderful place to camp.
@RonaldD4325469 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #91
Very nice campground, site were level and well maintained.
@PauletteS90020 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #49
One of the most beautiful Campgrounds I've been to. We were right on the lake. Campground sites are not on top of each other which makes it just right!
@HeidiF59737EE2 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #92
One of the nicest campgrounds we have stayed at yet.
@AliceSFEA39F0B · Camped on Sep 11, 2025 at Campsite #99
A excellent experience.
@PEGGYB7341921 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #132
The lady at the check in helped us with a longer site. She went above and beyond to help make our stay better!! Beautiful campground!!
@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025
First cool snap of the season allowed us to avoid running the a/c constantly. Lots of deer in the park. Zero cell service, and zero over-the-air tv reception, but excellent free (though unsecured) WiFi available at Bath House #4. Quiet through the week with school in session. Golf carts and e-bikes plentiful. Our pull-through site was full hookup and level. Will return.
@MelD5039640128 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #143
Very good
@MelD5039640128 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #143
Very good
@MarkF9408903 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #52
I have trouble with my knees and back and it was raining when we got there took forever to get our tent set up rained a little bit off and on our air mattresses went down so I had to keep airing them up every couple of hours but the campground itself is very nice probably won't be able to tent camp anymore
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