5 Amazing Campgrounds Near Nashville Where You Can Spend The Night For 25 Bucks Or Less

Camping in Tennessee is perhaps one of the most affordable and lush ways to travel and experience the state. Whether you’re looking to be “one” with nature or perhaps spend your days trekking through the beauty of the wilderness on one of the state’s myriads of hiking trails, finding a great and affordable campground is of the essence. These five awesome spots are located all around Nashville, and they’re beautiful to look at and easy on the wallet.

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The tent and RV campsites at Montgomery Bell State Park start at a mere $15 a night, making it easy for folks to stay in the heart of the Tennessee wilderness with close to no expense. Friendly to visitors with disabilities and family-friendly, there are three bathhouses available for use as well as picnic tables, trash cans and grills at every campsite.
Address: 1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns, TN 37029

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With sites available for just $16 to $50 a night, you can live large on the lake in the hills of Tennessee. Located right off of the ever-popular J. Percy Priest Lake, this is a great campground for folks who are looking to experience the beauty of Middle Tennessee while staying close to the creature comforts of the city.
Address: 493 Jones Mill Road, La Vergne, TN 37086

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Seven Points Campground is located in Hermitage, Tennessee, and it's a waterfront campground that's great for folks looking to bring Fido on their trip. The campsites are spacious, with water and electric to each. Priced from $22 to $120 a night, it's easy to fit this beautiful campground into your vacation budget.
Address: 1810 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Hermitage, Tennessee 37076

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Although the farthest from Nashville, Henry Horton State Park has a myriad of reservation opportunities across the park, from an inn to a campsite, that's bound to fit your budget. Located on the water and far from the hustle and bustle of Music City, it's a perfect southern oasis.
Address: 4209 Nashville Highway, Chapel Hill, TN 37034

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Long Hunter State Park is the most affordable campsite on our list, with rates starting at a mere $8 for primitive campsites. With picnic tables and fire rings at every site, this beautiful park provides a great and affordable way to unplug and spend a bit of time with nature. If you're looking to hike, the Volunteer Trailhead is highly popular at only six miles for the entire loop.
Address: 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076

Continue to experience all the fun Tennessee has to offer with a visit to this family-friendly getaway on the east side of the state.