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Corps of Engineers campground · Rutherford County
Poole Knobs
Poole Knobs is a corps of engineers campground at J. Percy Priest Lake in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It has 78 campsites.
Photo: USACE photo by Todd Yann (Public domain), Wikimedia Commons
Amenities at Poole Knobs
- HookupsWater and electric
- BookingReservable
- PetsAllowed on a leash
- RV length18 to 40 ft sites
- Dump stationYes
- ShowersYes
Summary of the official listing. Details and sources are in the table below.
Poole Knobs campsites, fees and season
Each row below is copied from the official U.S. Army Corps of Engineers listing for Poole Knobs and links to it.
| Item | As published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | 78 (37 water and electric, 1 electric, 30 tent or primitive) | Source |
| Hookups | Electric: 50 amp at 47 sites, water at 46 sites (recreation.gov campsite records) | Source |
| Reservations | Reservations | Source |
| Season | 2026-05-01 to 2026-09-29 (2026 reservation season on recreation.gov) | Source |
| Nightly fees | $24 to $50 per night (2026 recreation.gov rates). Peak Season: GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC $50; Peak Season: PKNO-STANDARD ELECTRIC $36; Peak Season: PKNO-STANDARD NONELECTRIC $24; Peak Season: STANDARD ELECTRIC-75624 $32; Peak Season: STANDARD ELECTRIC-75652 $45; Peak Season: TENT ONLY ELECTRIC-75633 $28; Peak Season: TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC $24; Peak Season: TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC-269567 $28 | Source |
| Stay limit | recreation.gov: 14 nights max stay, Rolling 30 Days; 14 days in any 30-consecutive-day period at one Corps project (36 CFR 327.7(b)) | Source |
| Pets | recreation.gov lists pets allowed at 78 of 78 campsites. Leash under 6 feet required in developed recreation areas (36 CFR 327.11(a)). | Source |
| RV length limit | Site maximum vehicle length ranges from 18 to 40 ft (recreation.gov campsite records) | Source |
| Dump station | Yes | Source |
| Showers | Yes | Source |
| Amenities | Accessible Flush Toilets, Boat Ramp, Dump Station, Entrance Station, Parking Area, Showers | Source |
| Phone | 615-459-6948 | Source |
| Address | 493 JONES MILL ROAD, Lavergne, TN, 37086 | Source |
Rules that apply at Poole Knobs
These come from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules for all of its campgrounds, not just this one.
| Rule | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Designated sites | Camping is permitted only at sites and/or areas designated by the District Commander. | Source |
| Stay limit | Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. | Source |
| Holding sites | Placing camping equipment on a campsite, or appearing at a campsite, without daily occupancy in order to reserve it for future occupancy is prohibited. | Source |
| Reserved sites | Occupying or placing camping equipment on a campsite posted as reserved without an authorized reservation for that site is prohibited. | Source |
| Quiet hours | Quiet shall be maintained in all public use areas between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., or those hours designated by the District Commander. | Source |
| Alcohol | Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages may be prohibited on any portion of the project, or the entire project, when designated and posted by the District Commander. | Source |
Fishing and hunting near Poole Knobs
Nearest fishing water
J. Percy Priest Lake on Tennessee Fishing Spots. The closest TWRA public fishing access point is Poole's Knob Recreation Area, about 0.3 miles away.
Nearest wildlife management area
Percy Priest WMA on State Hunting Spots, about 1 miles away in a straight line. Check WMA camping rules before you stay overnight there.
Nearby
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Questions about camping at Poole Knobs
How many campsites does Poole Knobs have?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lists 78 campsites: 37 water and electric, 1 electric, 30 tent or primitive.
Can I reserve a site at Poole Knobs?
Yes. Sites are booked through the official reservation system.
When is Poole Knobs open?
2026-05-01 to 2026-09-29 (2026 reservation season on recreation.gov)
Does Poole Knobs have hookups?
Electric: 50 amp at 47 sites, water at 46 sites (recreation.gov campsite records)
How much does a site at Poole Knobs cost?
$24 to $50 a night as published by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Confirm the current rate when booking.
What size RV fits at Poole Knobs?
Site maximum vehicle length ranges from 18 to 40 ft (recreation.gov campsite records)
Is there a dump station at Poole Knobs?
Yes, the listing shows a dump station.
Are there showers at Poole Knobs?
Yes, the listing shows showers.
How long can I stay at Poole Knobs?
recreation.gov: 14 nights max stay, Rolling 30 Days; 14 days in any 30-consecutive-day period at one Corps project (36 CFR 327.7(b))
Are pets allowed at Poole Knobs?
recreation.gov lists pets allowed at 78 of 78 campsites. Leash under 6 feet required in developed recreation areas (36 CFR 327.11(a)).
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