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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Tennessee
43 camps in Tennessee that list wildlife watching and birding 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 84°F and lows near 62°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Sevierville10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Nashville-Davidson9 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Cookeville6 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Delano6 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Bristol4 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Tennessee are good for wildlife watching and birding?
43 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 1 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 84°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 95% also offer fishing, 88% also offer hiking, 81% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in TennesseeThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Little Oak CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO EFFECTS FROM HELENE. Looking to camp near a large lake? Try Little Oak Recreation Area, located on a peninsula along the eastern shore of…
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Bandy CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless…
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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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Jefferson SpringsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalJefferson Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and the surrounding woods and…
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Backbone Rock CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBackbone Rock Campground is closed for the season. Backbone Rock Pavilion is open to reservations until the first Monday in November, and the vault toilet in the day-use area is open until…
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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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Seven Points (Tn)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSeven Points Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and the surrounding miles of woods and…
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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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