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Camping for boating and paddling in Tennessee
66 camps in Tennessee that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 83°F and lows near 59°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Nashville-Davidson16 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Cookeville13 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Sevierville9 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Delano9 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Johnson City7 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Tennessee are good for boating and paddling?
66 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 83°F and lows near 59°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 77% also offer fishing, 68% also offer hiking, 53% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in TennesseeThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Old Hickory BeachFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOld Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is…
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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, Tn)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathhouse were originally built by the Civilian…
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Anderson Road CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAnderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and…
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Floating Mill ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalFloating Mill Park is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim.
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DoverFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDover is a day-use area that overlooks the lovely Lake Barkley. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy nature at its best in one of the country's greatest…
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Cages BendFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop. Water recreation is the major…
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Poole KnobsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPoole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
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Wartrace Ck Rec AreaFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalWartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's…
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