Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Cookeville, TN
Nestled in the stunning landscapes of the Cumberland Plateau, Cookeville, TN, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure. For those with RVs, the nearby Cordell Hull Lake provides well-maintained campgrounds equipped with full hookups, picnic areas, and scenic views of the sparkling water, perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. Tent campers can choose from the lush campgrounds at Standing Stone State Park, where wooded sites offer privacy and proximity to hiking trails featuring breathtaking overlook views of the surrounding hills. For the more adventurous, dispersed camping can be found in the adjacent 12,000-acre Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, where you can pitch your tent amidst stunning cliffs and sweeping forests, providing a true back-to-nature experience. With its diverse geography ranging from rolling hills to serene lakes and pristine forests, Cookeville is a haven for those looking to immerse themselves in Tennessee's natural beauty. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of a tent, or the wilderness of dispersed sites, Cookeville has the perfect camping experience waiting for you.
Bandy Creek Campground is part of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee (1 hr 31 min northwest of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,562 feet. Bandy Creek Campground is rated 4.7 stars from 547 reviews. There are a total of 146 campsites including 37 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 109 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 73 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 95 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, accessible, playground, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Tailwater Campground in Allen County is located 35 min east of Bowling Green, KY with an elevation of 488 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is open all year. 49 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 52 and 115 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 48 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Station Camp is part of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee (1 hr 24 min northwest of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,452 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, wifi, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Rock Creek Campground in Morgan County is located 1 hr 10 min west of Knoxville, TN with an elevation of 1,010 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Fall Creek Falls Campground is part of Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee (58 min south of Cookeville, TN) with an elevation of 1,776 feet. There are a total of 180 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 74 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 87 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 93 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $29.00 to $38.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, restroom, ramada. Activities include hiking trails.
Cumberland Mountain Campground is part of Cumberland Mountain State Park in Tennessee (47 min southeast of Cookeville, TN) with an elevation of 1,750 feet. There are a total of 139 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 41 and 111 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 16 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 123 sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, restroom, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Bledsoe Creek Campground is part of Bledsoe Creek State Park in Tennessee (48 min northeast of Nashville, TN) with an elevation of 507 feet. Bledsoe Creek Campground is rated 5.0 stars from 1 reviews. There are a total of 68 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 65 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 87 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 65 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Edgar Evins Campground is part of Edgar Evins State Park in Tennessee (1 hr 9 min east of Murfreesboro, TN) with an elevation of 730 feet. There are a total of 68 campsites including 9 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 59 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 59 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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