Best camping near Jefferson City
10 campgrounds · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Jefferson City, Tennessee — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 10 of 10 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Side RV Park
Good
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Lake Side RV Park is an RV campground located near Morristown in East Tennessee. The facility caters to recreational vehicle travelers in the foothills region. This area…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Hillbilly Hideaway
Good
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
I don't have specific amenity, site count, or fee information for Hillbilly Hideaway in the provided data, so I cannot write a factual description that meets your requirements…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cherokee Dam
Good
4.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Cherokee Dam Campground in Tennessee offers stunning views of Cherokee Lake and the surrounding mountains. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and picnicking…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
May Springs
Good
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
May Springs camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Tennessee. This campsite offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Panther Creek State Park
Good
7.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Panther Creek State Park is a must-visit camping destination in Tennessee. Situated in the northeastern part of the state, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Dandridge Municipal Park - Douglas Reservoir
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Dandridge Municipal Park - Douglas Reservoir camping area is a fantastic camping destination in the state of Tennessee. This campground offers various amenities to ensure a…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Cherokee Lake County Park
Good
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Cherokee Lake County Park in Tennessee offers beautiful views of Cherokee Lake and the surrounding mountains. Nearby activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and golfing. The…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Douglas Dam Headwater
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Douglas Dam Headwater camping area, located in the state of Tennessee, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Douglas Dam Tailwater
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
The Douglas Dam Tailwater camping area in Tennessee offers a scenic and peaceful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the eastern part of the state, this…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Sevier County Park - Douglas Reservoir
Good
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Sevier County Park - Douglas Reservoir camping area, located in Sevier County, Tennessee, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Jefferson City
The Jefferson City area has 10 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Jefferson City
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.