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Best Campgrounds near Belvidere, TN

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Situated in the scenic Cumberland Plateau region, camping options near Belvidere, Tennessee feature a mix of state park facilities, private campgrounds, and RV resorts. Tims Ford State Park, approximately 15 miles west of Belvidere, includes multiple campgrounds such as Fairview Campground and the Main Campground with access to a 10,700-acre reservoir. These established sites accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several locations offering cabin rentals. Caney Hollow Creek Retreat, a small private campground with just three sites, provides an intimate alternative to the larger state park facilities in the area.

Most campgrounds in the region require advance reservations, particularly for waterfront sites which book months ahead during peak summer periods. Fairview Campground features numerous lakeside sites with electric and water hookups, though not all waterfront sites offer sewer connections. The roads within these developed campgrounds generally accommodate standard vehicles, with some sections requiring caution after heavy rains. Cell coverage is typically adequate throughout the area's established campgrounds, making remote work possible for longer stays. A review of Fairview Campground notes, "We stayed at site 40 with great view of lake. Site was very narrow but private as door side of camper opened to wooded area directly on lake."

Lakefront camping experiences dominate the positive reviews for this region, with Tim's Ford Lake providing the backdrop for water-based recreation. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming are frequently mentioned activities, with some campgrounds providing boat launches adjacent to camping areas. Several visitors highlight the peaceful atmosphere and scenic views as primary reasons for return visits. Bathhouses and facilities at most developed campgrounds maintain cleanliness standards, though some reviewers mention limitations for larger RVs at certain sites. The region balances natural settings with convenient access to nearby attractions, including the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg. One camper remarked, "Tim's Ford has it all. Golf, biking, hiking. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Main campground is primarily for smaller rigs."

Best Camping Sites Near Belvidere, Tennessee (141)

    1. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    22 Reviews
    Winchester, TN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-3536

    "Some really nice sites on lake and shaded. Inner sites are nice as well and have sewer. Good space between sites. 30 and 50 amp. The old section that was for yearly rental is gone."

    "Gravel drives & pads with water & electric at sites. Our site #28 had an exceptional view out the kitchen window & from the pinic table of the lake. Newer shower house centrally located."

    2. Tims Ford State Park Main Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    16 Reviews
    Belvidere, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 867-2757

    "The best thing about this spot is the lake access for swimming. We stayed at site 37 and the walking trail down to the lake was right next to our site."

    "There are paved paths for miles right there off the campsites. There are other trails as well not paved with but more tugged/traditional trails with bridges and cottonmouths lol be careful."

    3. Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    11 Reviews
    Estillfork, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-6215

    "Park at either the Alabama or the Tennessee trailhead (make sure not to park at the horse trailhead earlier on the road) and descend down into the canyon."

    "Close by the creek and close to the Walls. Super peaceful and super beautiful"

    4. Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park

    32 Reviews
    Tracy City, TN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 924-2980

    $18 - $21 / night

    "Foster Falls is located at one end of the Fiery Gizzard Trail, one of the most beautiful trails in Tennessee, possibly the country!"

    "We used two cars and parked one at our campsite here, and brought one to the beginning of the Fiery Gizzard Trail."

    5. Monte Sano State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 534-6589

    $14 - $30 / night

    "On top of Monte Sano in the woods and a world away from the town -- although it's close by. So many trails to run or walk and a playground for the kiddos. This has primitive camping as well as W/E/S."

    "Campground review: Monte Sano State Park is conveniently situated right next to Huntsville, Al. So you can feel as if your out in the middle of nowhere and town is 10 minutes down the road."

    6. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

    35 Reviews
    Manchester, TN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 723-5073

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Recycling bins were also located near the well lit bathrooms."

    "The campground itself borders the duck river and is absolutely stunning. The hiking trails are well maintained so hiking to the three waterfall's inside the park is a mild hike."

    7. Caney Hollow Creek Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Belvidere, TN
    5 miles
    +1 (931) 636-6267

    $35 / night

    "I had the opportunity to speak with Lindsey about this secluded camp in southern Tennessee. "

    8. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    188 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / night

    "Campground Review:East Rim Campground Pro’s: 1-Handicap Accessible, there is a cabin which is also HDA. 2- If your visiting for a get together your right next to the day use area and there is a picnic"

    "We stopped in for a few hours on our drive home from Tennessee. We drove through the campgrounds to scout out our site."

    9. Evans Loop Backcountry Site — Tims Ford State Park

    3 Reviews
    Lynchburg, Moore County, TN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 867-2757

    "great time, one of the larger islands, great lake views. Only down side is the paddle to the island, not hard or difficult, the boat traffic and lack of respect for kayakers was concerning"

    10. Twin Creeks RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Winchester, TN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 229-4080

    "Small, new rv resort on Tim’s Ford lake in Winchester, TN. Very clean. Very well-maintained. There is a cute trading post that carries convenience items and has restrooms."

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  • Kelsey P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 3, 2026

    Monte Sano State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park - 0 concern for safety

    I’ll start with the good- BEAUTIFUL state park. Tons of trails. A hikers dream. Playground for kids and lots of trails throughout. The sites are well shaded, have good cell service, and are pretty spacious. The first row of sites when you come straight in and to the right side all back up towards a road that goes to a planetarium but I can count on both hands how many people and cars are want down it in the week we were there. I think the privacy of theses sites is the best and still a good distance to bathrooms. To get to the campground it can be difficult with how you are going uphill so be mindful. There is a camp store that sells pricy wood and essentials but it’s convenient. A single washer and dryer were in the bathrooms for $1.50 and $1 but the washer leaked badly the entire time even not in use. Bathrooms are probably some of the worst I’ve used. It smelled of rotten eggs to the point you couldn’t be in more than a few minutes without feeling sick and I never saw or noticed them cleaned in the week we were there. Dead bugs on the counter and they were on the Texas chainsaw inspired curtains on the showers too. Not unusable but a cleaning would be nice.

    Now for the bad- during our stay we pretty much had no one in most of the sites around us besides a man that was in the site behind us for a few days and a family across from us. We saw him go through the site across from us and steal an armful of items while the family was gone from the site. He noticed us and said “you snooze you lose” and it was WEIRD. I’ve never once seen someone steal from another persons site before. We reported it to the camp office right away and they did not care. We told the family when they got back and they went to the office and got the same reaction. Even after the family was back at their site, the man moved his chair to just watch the family and their young children for what felt like hours. Maybe myself and the parents at the other site just always happened to see him staring but it was extremely weird and uncomfortable especially with small children around. The family reported it to the hosts and different workers in the office and to park rangers and had to call several more times voicing concerns before they went to the police directly the next day. It’s frustrating that the host, park office, or park rangers had no concern for this and not a single person even spoke to him about this. To allow someone to steal from another site and be okay with it is beyond disappointing. I’ve never seen this happen in all the years I’ve camped, but I would expect someone with the camp to do ANYTHING. We didn’t feel comfortable to leave our site again after that out of fear he would steal from us too and nothing would be done.

    The park is beautiful but the safety concerns outweigh that. We should be able to enjoy the campground and not be worried that none of the staff will help if something goes wrong

  • G
    Apr. 2, 2026

    Camp Towhee near Fall Creek Falls

    Great Experience

    Camp Towhee is the perfect peaceful getaway near Fall Creek Falls! Spacious RV sites with full hookups, plenty of room to relax, and a quiet, well-maintained property make it ideal for a stress-free stay. Highly recommend!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2026

    Little Farmie Farm Dispersed

    Private little area

    Small gravel parking area off of what appears to be a drive. Nice open field to possibly setup in. Didn’t drive truck on grass. It was cut and well maintained. Large burn pile and old rv on site. Good place to over night. I visited during the day and was not disturbed.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2026

    Tennessee Wall Camp

    Nice little site for tent camping

    You take a sometimes single lane road to get there. Very windy at points. There is a parking lot to hold 4+ cars. You walk 20’ on trail to first campsite. Nice wooded area with a trail to the water. There are 5 sites with fire pits. There is one private site past the marked site if you keep going you will find a large level gravel lot with a single fire pit that would be much better for van or truck camping. Past this point it turns back into residential.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2026

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Camp

    Nice wooded spot

    Campground is primitive with a clean vault toilet. There are approx 12 campsites with fire pits. Across the main gravel road is a large spot for off-roading / side by side parking. Main gravel road to campground is smooth no ruts. Campground should accommodate 24’ class b or so. My 18’ truck had lots of room and space for awning.

  • Byron S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground

    Redstone Arsenal Rv

    I stayed at the newer site near gate 8. The MWR staff (Kyle) was very nice and helped me with some issues I had originally,. The grounds are very well maintained and all the sites are pass through and paved. Each site is vey large and well planned. Full hook ups. Internet is nonexistent in most of the park but my Starlink worked great and cell coverage is good. The commisary is large and there are a lot of activities to do on and off base. There are a lot of military contractors staying there and shuffle around to stay there all year. My main complaint is the bathrooms or lack of. There is only 1 shower and 2 toilets for over 90+ sites. They are run down and trash on floors, dirt, bugs were never cleaned up while I stayed there (trash in cans were always over flowing).The laundry room is older but worked well enough. There are miles of paved walking and bike trails. There are some good food trucks at gate 7 daily at lunch time. The other older RV site is around 10 miles East next to the water(looked run down and mostly long term people. Overall I enjoyed the stay but they should at a minimum clean the bathrooms daily.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 27, 2026

    Valley Fort RV Park & Storage

    Newer Campground

    We called ahead the day of arrival and got a reservation for an overnight stay. We received an email with information and bath/laundry code along with instructions to proceed directly to pull-through site 36 with full hookups. There are various ways from I-65 to get to this campground (CG); we came in on I-565E to Mooresville Rd which provided straightforward big-rig friendly access with no tight turns. Our gravel pull-through site was mostly level, and other sites, especially those on the upper level, also appeared level. The park appears newer with functional gravel sites, some with small concrete patio areas, though sites can be somewhat close together and there is little shade. There was no picnic table nor fire pit at our site, which was fine for an overnighter. Water pressure was decent and we got 2 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile. Occupants were mainly full-timers and transient workers, but the park was quiet and decently maintained without appearing overly junky. A nice centrally located bathhouse and small but clean laundry facility are available. Highlights for us were the large fenced dog park, easy self-check-in process, convenient overnight layout for big rigs, and proximity to Buc-ee’s, making this a solid quick stop when traveling through the Athens area.

  • River C.
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Riverchase MHP/RV Park

    Located in Scottsboro Alabama @ Riverchase RV/MH-Park

    Riverchase RV Park in Scottsboro, AL offers spacious lots just minutes from the Tennessee River, known for great fishing. Enjoy a peaceful, friendly atmosphere close to the city— perfect for both short stays and long-term RV living.

  • W
    Mar. 22, 2026

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Great campsite for all types of campers!

    Stayed at a standard electric site and it was great. We tent camped with our pup and the site was plenty spacious enough to have all of our gear out plus room for the pup to run. All trails are very well maintained and have beautiful views. Only thing I would suggest is if you want some peace and quiet choose the west rim for camping. East rim in directly on the main road and sites are super close together.

Guide to Belvidere

Camping options near Belvidere, Tennessee extend beyond the main state parks to include primitive backcountry sites, unique island camping, and smaller private retreats. The region sits within the Cumberland Plateau at elevations between 900-1,500 feet, creating varied terrain for both novice and experienced campers. Winter temperatures average 30-45°F while summer months can reach 85-90°F with moderate humidity.

What to do

Waterfalls exploration: 7-mile round trip hike to Walls of Jericho offers remarkable cave and waterfall views. "The trail itself is amazing! It is pretty strenuous & has uneven ground in some areas, but it's nothing that a moderately experienced hiker can't handle. Every step of the trail is worth the destination because the waterfall is glorious & so is the cave which houses the spring," shares a visitor at Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite.

Rock climbing: Beginner to intermediate routes available at Foster Falls, with equipment rentals in nearby Monteagle. "Camping was easy and bathrooms were clean. Really beautiful scenery on somewhat strenuous hikes to waterfalls, some good sport climbing, and a few trails that will take you really high up so you can look down at the beautiful green canopy," notes a climber at Foster Falls Campground.

Archaeological exploration: 1.4-mile loop trail through ancient Native American ceremonial grounds at Old Stone Fort State Park. "The hiking trails are well maintained so hiking to the three waterfall's inside the park is a mild hike. All the park rangers we encountered were very friendly and helpful," explains a visitor. The site dates back over 2,000 years and features several stone wall remnants.

What campers like

Secluded primitive sites: Multi-day hiking options with fewer crowds and natural settings. "It's a bit of a lengthy walk to get to the campsite from the trailhead, but it's absolutely worth it. The campground is flat & has enough room for a couple tents. There are also good trees for hanging hammocks & clotheslines," explains a camper at Walls of Jericho.

Island camping experiences: Boat or kayak access only creates unique overnight stays on Tim's Ford Lake. "We visit here every summer, great paddling, few cliffs to jump off of, awesome old cemetery right beside campsite. All in all. Great place to unwind," notes a regular visitor to Evans Loop Backcountry Site. These sites offer complete isolation with minimal facilities.

Technical mountain trails: Mixed terrain with rock features and elevation changes attracts experienced hikers. "The hiking is moderate to extreme up and down some interesting rock formations. The mountain bikers and bikers seem to enjoy themselves too, flying down the closed roadway or the steep roadways and challenging themselves on the rocky terrain," reports a regular at Monte Sano State Park Campground.

What you should know

Seasonal water levels: May-June optimal for waterfall viewing, while late summer sees reduced flow. "In September the water level was low and the waterfalls were not flowing. But there is a spring that runs out of a cave on a cliff to the left of the amphitheater, so water is not an issue," advises a September visitor at Walls of Jericho.

Limited primitive facilities: Pack-in/pack-out required at backcountry sites with minimal services. "This is backcountry camping so plan appropriately (no bathroom, pack it in - pack it out). We found no cell phone service with Verizon at this site. Water can be sourced from Turkey Creek if it is flowing, but should be treated/filtered."

Early reservations required: 3-6 months advance booking for weekends at small private campgrounds. "This is an awesome campsite. Very clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. This was our very first camping trip and had a great time," notes a visitor at Caney Hollow Creek Retreat, which has only three total campsites available.

Tips for camping with families

Accessible waterfall trails: 1-2 mile options perfect for children at multiple parks. "Great campground on the water and spacious sites. Water access at your campsite to swim or kayak. Nice bathhouse, clean facilities. Will definitely be back!" shares a family at Fairview Campground.

Water-based recreation: Kayak rentals available at several locations for $15-25 per day. "Beautiful, clean, well-maintained campground along Tims Ford Lake. Most campsites are on the water with incredible views. The campsites are shady and nicely spaced. Boating, fishing and kayaking (kayak rental in the office) are among the many outdoor activities found at this State Park," notes a visitor.

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature child-friendly facilities and open spaces. "There are cool little wooden play obstacles for the kids in the campground and a huge playground 1/2 mile away inside the park. The Japanese garden is very cool also," shares a family staying at Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: Waterfront sites often lack sewer hookups at most area campgrounds. "We are in a 35' 5th Wheel. Most sites easy access, some sites maybe tight for bigger Rigs. Some sites have Full Hook-up, 50 amp. (Sewer not available on water sites.) This campground is family friendly," advises an experienced RVer.

Leveling challenges: Bring additional blocks for uneven terrain at older campgrounds. "Small park not far off I24, south of Murfreesboro, TN. The camping area is not huge but well kept. Pick your site wisely though I noticed some sites sitting in water," warns a visitor at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park.

Left-side hookups: Several newer resorts have non-standard utility placement. "Small, new rv resort on Tim's Ford lake in Winchester, TN. Very clean. Very well-maintained. All sites are pull-in with full (50 amp) hook-ups on the left side. Sites are large, newly paved and are equipped with very new, clean picnic tables," notes an RVer about Twin Creeks RV Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Belvidere, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Belvidere, TN offers a wide range of camping options, with 141 campgrounds and RV parks near Belvidere, TN and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Belvidere, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Belvidere, TN is Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 22 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Belvidere, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Belvidere, TN.

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