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Salt Lick Creek
Total sites: 143
Available Tonight: 97
Available this Weekend: 64
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 97
Available this Weekend: 64
Booking Window: 6 months
568 ft
68°F
50°F
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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.
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Campsite Reviews (727)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 67% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@TeresaG8479832 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #27
Site #27 was perfect. The beautiful trees canopied the site perfectly to provide shade. The site is very spacious and level.
@JeffS7572359 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #15
Quiet, spacious, well managed and the grounds were spectacular.
No Service
@MildredW82C1F7 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #48
Campground is manicured and well maintained. Beautiful location. Camping sites are spacious.
@GarlandHABA400 · Camped on Apr 18, 2026 at Campsite #6
What a beautiful campground! Everything was well maintained, grounds tended, bathrooms clean. Site six is level and in a quiet location. Great campground for large group gatherings. Love it!
@TimaM940310A09 · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #61
The campground is beautiful. The staff were nice and helpful. The WiFi is only available at one of the bathrooms so not truly available in the campground. Cell signal is terrible. Several of the sites are not easily accessible with longer trailers. We almost went into a large ditch just trying to access the site. We noticed other campers experiencing the same problem. Overall, it was a nice campground.
@GenaCB0B46582B · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #45
Wi-fi is almost non-existent. I know the US Army of Engineers can do better at providing service.
@AnthonyD543568 · Camped on Apr 15, 2026 at Campsite #55
Our stay in site 55 was very good. There were storms that moved through during part of our stay. The water level was down due to the installation of a natural gas line so fishing was not that good. Cell service is non-existent in the park except for Bathroom #4. We have purchased a StarLink mini to prevent that situation again.
@walts8795412 · Camped on Apr 13, 2026 at Campsite #115
My favorite campground
@HeidiM5039777 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #90
We love salt lick and the people that wotk there
@MarthaB6660633 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #134
Our spot was very nice other than the 30Amp hookup. Loved the view!
@AngelaB2743071 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #106
I loved my site location and there was a lovely peace to be found. The site was clean and spacious. The only thing that I think could be improved was the showers. There was no bench or hooks or anywhere to place to put your shower bag except on the wet floor.
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #113
One of my favorites
@StuartC1366595 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #147
A natural gas line is being installed on the far shoreline to the east of the park. For quests on the our side of the park ( we were in site 147) there was constant noise of Caterpillar machinery clanking back and forth, with the beeper beeping with each forward or aft move. The hill behind the operation amplified the noise. This occurred all the days we were there ( April 9 - 11) from 8 AM till 530 pm one evening and 7 pm the other evening. And Saturday too. Since peace and quiet is an implied feature of a campground, I feel there should have been a notice/banner to warn perspective quests during the reservation process. We would have gone elsewhere. We don't know what their completion date is.
@JackiLC7F6E191 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #5
Beautiful campground. Site 5 was perfect for my 2 dogs, they had room without being on top of anyone else. Lots of wildlife. No service at sight, but had WiFi by entrance and one of the bathrooms
@ToniS5E87B6986 · Camped on Apr 8, 2026 at Campsite #34
Love the sites and the people at salt lick. The sites are big and plenty of room in the yards.
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@JayD7A38D1BE9E · Camped on Apr 8, 2026 at Campsite #132
Its a nice campground.
@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!!
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@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
No Service
@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!!
No Service
@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.
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@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
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