Tennessee Campground Fees, Hookups & Reservations
No fee data in the federal directory. We report the reservable-vs-first-come split by agency; nightly fees and hookup specifics live on each campground's Recreation.gov page. Federal coverage only.
Tennessee has 83 federal campgrounds distributed across national forests and other federal lands. Of these, 79 campgrounds accept advance reservations through Recreation.gov, while 4 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Most visitors can secure sites ahead of time through the reservation system, though those seeking spontaneous camping trips may find availability at the smaller first-come locations.
Fees and RV hookup availability vary considerably by facility and are not standardized across the federal system. Prospective campers must check the individual Recreation.gov page for each specific campground to confirm current pricing, reservation policies, and whether hookups such as water, electric, or sewer service are available. This information is maintained directly by the managing agencies and updated regularly on each facility's dedicated page.
Where fees and hookups actually live
The federal directory tracks who manages a campground, how many sites it has and whether it's reservable — but not nightly fees or RV hookups, which differ site to site. For those, open the campground's Recreation.gov page, where current fees, hookup types and the reservation window are listed.
| Managing agency | Reservable | First-come |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 37 | 0 |
| National Park Service | 21 | 2 |
| U.S. Forest Service | 21 | 2 |
Common questions
Do Tennessee federal campgrounds have RV hookups?
Some do and some don't — hookup availability isn't in the federal directory data, so check each campground's Recreation.gov page for water, electric and sewer details.
How much does it cost to camp?
Fees vary by facility and aren't part of the federal export, so we don't quote a price. Each Recreation.gov facility page shows its current nightly fee.
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Reservable flags from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.