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Winter Camping in Tennessee
28 campgrounds in Tennessee publish a year-round season, plus the winter stay limit and veteran discount at state parks.
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Tennessee campgrounds open year-round
| Campground | Park | County | Sites | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandy Creek Campground | Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area | Scott County | 149 | 96 water and electric, 49 tent or primitive |
| Birch Branch Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 5 | |
| Boswell Landing Self-Service Campground | Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | |||
| Cades Cove Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Blount County | 161 | 31 tent or primitive |
| Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas | Center Hill Lake | DeKalb County | 21 | 21 tent or primitive |
| Dale Hollow Lake, Primitive Camping | Dale Hollow Lake | Clay County | 76 | 30 tent or primitive |
| David Crockett Campground 2 | David Crockett State Park | Lawrence County | ||
| Davis Branch Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 6 | |
| Edgar Evins Main Campground | Edgar Evins State Park | DeKalb County | ||
| Fiery Gizzard Foster Falls Campground | Fiery Gizzard State Park | Grundy County | ||
| Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground | Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | |||
| Holder Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 7 | |
| Long Hunter Backcountry Campground | Long Hunter State Park | Davidson County | 2 | |
| Lost Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | ||
| Meriwether Lewis Campground | Natchez Trace Parkway | Lewis County | 31 | |
| Montgomery Bell Campground (Four Mile Creek Campground) | Montgomery Bell State Park | Dickson County | 109 | 40 full hookup, 47 water and electric, 22 tent or primitive |
| Natchez Trace Camping Cabins | Natchez Trace State Park | Henderson County | 5 | |
| Natchez Trace Pin Oak Campground | Natchez Trace State Park | Henderson County | ||
| Natchez Trace Wrangler Campground | Natchez Trace State Park | Henderson County | ||
| Pickett CCC Memorial Campground | Pickett CCC Memorial State Park | Pickett County | 26 | 16 water and electric |
| Pickwick Landing Bruton Branch Recreation Area | Pickwick Landing State Park | Hardin County | 33 | 33 tent or primitive |
| Pickwick Landing Campground | Pickwick Landing State Park | Hardin County | 48 | 48 water and electric |
| Rock Island Main Campground | Rock Island State Park | Warren County | 50 | |
| Rough Ridge Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | ||
| Standing Stone Main Campground | Standing Stone State Park | Overton County | 36 | 36 water and electric |
| State Line Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | ||
| Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-only Campground | Natchez Trace Parkway | |||
| Young Branch Horse Camp | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 7 |
Winter rules at Tennessee State Parks
Maximum stay for camping is 14 days (28 days December 1 to February 28/29). After the maximum stay, members of the camping party must vacate the park for 3 consecutive camping nights prior to returning.
December 1 through February 28/29: 50% discount on camping fees for Tennessee resident veterans (premium sites excluded). On Veterans Day each year, Tennessee resident veterans are granted one night of camping free of charge (premium sites excluded).
Questions about winter camping in Tennessee
Which Tennessee campgrounds are open in winter?
28 campgrounds publish a year-round season; see the table above.
How long can I stay at a state park in winter?
Up to 28 days from December 1 to the end of February, compared with 14 days the rest of the year.
Do veterans get a winter discount?
December 1 through February 28/29: 50% discount on camping fees for Tennessee resident veterans (premium sites excluded).
Are Smokies campgrounds open in winter?
Some are; reservations are required year-round. Check each campground page.
Are TVA campgrounds open in winter?
No. TVA campgrounds are open March 15 to November 15.
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