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Camping for swimming in Tennessee
40 camps in Tennessee that list swimming 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 swimming
- Around Nashville-Davidson8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Cookeville8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Johnson City7 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Vonore5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Cleveland5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Tennessee are good for swimming?
40 camps that list swimming 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, 92% also offer fishing, 82% also offer hiking, 80% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in TennesseeThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Big Frog AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting.
View camp → - Chilhowee Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Campground offers more than 70 campsites, electric hookups, RV sites, tent-only sites and multiple bathhouses.The campground is usually…
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Dyers CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDyer's Creek boasts fantastic views of on the sparkling Lake Barkley in the wooded rolling hills of Tennessee. Whether it's a family picnic and a BBQ with friends, the recreation area…
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Shutes BranchFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalShutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as…
View camp →- Ocoee River AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
World class whitewater, mountain biking trail systems, environmental education programs, highly developed camping, and scenic byways are a few activities featured in the Ocoee River area.
View camp → - Horse Creek Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Horse Creek Recreation Area is located eight miles from Greeneville, off TN 107 north. This recreation area is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek.
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Abram'S Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAbram's Creek Campground is located in a relatively remote area of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational…
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Dennis Cove CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalDennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a…
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