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36 campgrounds inside the parks · 758 nearby · 109 free sites36 campgrounds inside the parks · 758 nearby · 109 free and dispersed sites
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Inside the parks36 campgroundsAt 6 sites
Near the parks758 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed109 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts20 at 10 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in Tennessee 15
National Park5 alertsGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkRidge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!25 in the park · 455 within 50 mi · 74 free nearby
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National River & Recreation AreaBig South Fork National River & Recreation AreaEncompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.5 in the park · 48 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby5 alerts
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ParkwayNatchez Trace ParkwayThe Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.3 in the park · 1 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby1 alert
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National Military ParkChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military ParkIn 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy."1 in the park · 86 within 25 mi · 7 free nearby1 alertEntrance $10 per person
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Wild & Scenic RiverObed Wild & Scenic RiverThe Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.1 in the park · 33 within 25 mi · 8 free nearby1 alert
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National Historical ParkCumberland Gap National Historical ParkCumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars. Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.1 in the park · 10 within 25 mi1 alert
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National Historic SiteAndrew Johnson National Historic SiteAndrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today.48 within 25 mi · 9 free nearby2 alerts
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National Historical ParkManhattan Project National Historical ParkThe Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, you can visit these three sites that make up Manhattan Project National Historical Park.43 within 25 mi · 11 free nearby
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National BattlefieldFort Donelson National BattlefieldBrigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donelson elated the North, and stunned the South. Within days of the surrender, Clarksville and Nashville would fall into Union hands. Grant and his troops had created a pathway to victory for the Union.31 within 25 mi2 alerts
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National BattlefieldStones River National BattlefieldThe Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.24 within 25 mi1 alert
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National Military ParkShiloh National Military ParkVisit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746 casualties; more casualties than in all of America's previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the soldiers and on the nation.7 within 25 mi · 5 free nearby1 alert
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