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Camping for history and culture in Tennessee
33 camps in Tennessee that list history and culture or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 62°F.
Best areas for history and culture
- Around Sevierville11 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Nashville-Davidson9 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Hartsville/Trousdale County5 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
- Around Vonore4 camps for history and culture within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Tennessee are good for history and culture?
33 camps that list history and culture or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 94% also offer fishing, 94% also offer hiking, 88% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open history & culture in TennesseeThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Cook Day Use AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCook Day Use Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
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Smith SpringsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSmith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and…
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Defeated Creek ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDefeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee.
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Salt Lick CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSalt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding…
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Lock AFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe relaxing yet activity-rich Lock A Campground has something to offer everyone from horseshoe pits to volleyball courts and hiking opportunities, plus a plethora of lake activities as…
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Elkmont Group CampFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalSituated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
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Spence CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalSpence Cabin is an ideal place to hold a small family gathering or family reunion away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It is also an excellent location for a meeting or training…
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Appalachian ClubhouseFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the National Park Service to closely resemble…
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