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Campsite #28 at Cages Bend Campground, TN
$35
Campsite #28
| 6 people | |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | good |
9/23
10/19
Campsite #28 Features: Back-In parking, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (12)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 33% |
| 4 star | | 42% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 17% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@KathyC9607069 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #28
The area is beautiful. We were able to get a site by the water on our 2nd stay. There were definitely some issues though. First there were no trashcans at each site like other campsites. This is a very big inconvenience especially when you travel with a pet. We had to provide our own trash can and bags (were given 1 very thin small one when we entered) for a 8 night stay which meant many trips up to the dumpster. The restrooms were not in good shape and in dire need of renovation. Shower areas in the main women's restroom has only one bench outside of the shower stalls so no way for someone to sit down, get dried off and get dresses without being in full view of anyone else entering that area. The handicap shower (only 1 for men & women) was located on the back side with no signage. We only found it because someone else we knew stayed there before and told us where it was. First time I went to use it there was someone inside so I waited for them to come out. When the door opened I was very surprised to see it was a worker who maintains the campsites instead of a handicap person. This happened more than once. They hang out in the parking lot behind the restrooms more than they work in the site areas. The handicap shower room has no ventilation so very hard for someone with breathing problems to be in there for very long. There was an enormous amount of mold all over the shower curtain which is completely unacceptable. Shower curtains are not that expensive and if not kept cleaned then they should replace them. It also begs the question on how well/often they clean. I took pictures of the curtain and was very careful not to touch it while showering. This was hard being a handicap person who already has trouble standing for long periods. There was a bench but it also had mold so not usable. The drain also needed to be cleaned I guess because water kept going past it. All in all nice area but not very handicap friendly.
@TylerP1624363 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #28
Relatively small campground that offers a great view of the lake and access for swimming, paddling, or small craft launch.
@LawrenceG1FF7A · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #28
Six day stay POWER was out two days for three and five hours with no communication from Park management host Rangers also several dead tree limbs in the trees above campers. The Cumberland River is not very clean and the riverbank near campsite was extremely littered with logs and trash, dead fish, plastic bottles, plastic pipes, and other debris bath houses were OK but needed an upgrade Lots of traffic on boat ramp right next to the camp sites that was sketchy and skeptical at the least one evening there was four police cars with lights on for an hour and a half, very unsettling when you have small children around.
@DannyA03826EE3 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #28
Good food nearby. Road in very narrow.
@DanaB7254836 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #28
The man working here was so sweet, he helped us salvage our stay in town that week. He was so friendly, his groundskeepers were busy all week, working around the downpours. Overall, we had a wonderful stay there.
@LindaK3043012 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #28
Quiet campground. Enjoy it!
@AmyW4641385 · Camped on Apr 14, 2023 at Campsite #28
Host went out of his way to make us feel welcomed. Site 28 was right on the water and gorgeous. The paved, level site with a lower level that included a patio was very spacious. The bathrooms could use an update like many COE campgrounds. Would definitely return when back in the area.
@SusanT9565595 · Camped on Apr 10, 2023 at Campsite #28
Nice campground, with good views and access to the lake from many sites. Would be nice to have some hiking/biking trails, but obviously there is limited acreage to do this.
@SteveG993 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #28
Cages Bend is an outstanding fall camping destination
@ErnieK723 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #28
Host willie very friendly service and polite very nice campgrounds
@HarveyH824 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #28
Camp host is very helpful
@RobinM438 · Camped on Aug 2, 2020 at Campsite #28
beautiful!!
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