Long Hunter State Park is such a gem. I ran the Couchville Loop, which is about a 2-mile loop, and…read moreit was perfect for an easy, scenic run. The trail is mostly flat with just a few small hills, so it feels very accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels. The views of the lake are beautiful, and the bridges you get to walk or run over add a really nice touch. I went in January when it was cooler, and it was not crowded at all, super peaceful and relaxing. Parking was free, which is always a win, and there are bathrooms and a water bottle refill station on site. There's also a park ranger station and a boardwalk that goes out to the lake (though it was closed when I went). Other visitors mentioned they sometimes see wild turkeys and other animals along the trail. No wildlife sightings for me this time, but still an amazing experience. If you're looking for a scenic, low-stress running or walking spot, this place is absolutely worth a visit!

Love this trail, a nice 2 mile loop trail around the lake. It's an easy trail and I get to bring…read moremy dog.

This is a campground managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It has 59 campsites picnic areas…read moreand a dump station for RVs as well as a boat launch. There are also laundry and showers available. We parked near the boat launch and hiked the park. The huge trees dominate the park and there are tons of wildlife to watch. We saw ducks, geese, and a large squadron of pelicans on the lake. Such a pretty place!

The gate attendant and self proclaimed guy who "runs this place" came screaming up to our camping…read morespot on a golf cart, ranting and screaming asking if I "was in a hurry." I had just returned from a grocery run. I assured him that actually I was since we were packing out and moving to a different campground a day early. He insisted that I was driving above the 10 mph speed limit even though my Life360 app clocked me anywhere from 3 to 10 mph once I entered the campground. He continued to yell so I finally closed my truck door because it was too much. My husband came over and he tried to "tattle" to him and he told him I didn't stop at the stop sign on the way in. That was not entirely true. I actually saw it late and stopped just beyond it because I missed seeing it due to its placement. He peeled out on his golf cart after not being able to tell me how fast I was going. I asked him a few times and my husband asked how fast I was going and he kept screaming, "that's beside the point!" So - I had told him that unless he had a radar detector he really didn't know my speed. He must have called the park ranger, who was very kind and I explained that I was not speeding, and we had a nice conversation. I told him how incredibly rude and hateful the "person in charge," is. We continued to pack up and the sheriff drove by for the first time in our stay which I doubt was a coincidence. He didn't speak to us or stop, but the boomer in charge was giving him an earful as we were leaving. Also, the spot we were in was nearly impossible to back into because it was so narrow and there were huge drop offs on the road where you couldn't properly maneuver to back in. I am told that you can't leave an honest review on Recreation.gov because they are monitored to buy the people in charge. I will attempt to leave one once I am able, but there is a reason why this campground is rated the lowest in the area. I guarantee you it's because of the "people in charge."

Fun place and relaxing by the water. We go camping here every summer. People are nice and bathrooms…read moreare clean

Review for knobs campground Laverne Tennessee…read more I drove up to Tennessee to work for a couple weeks. I made a weeklong reservation at Poole Knobs campground. They only had one site available for all week so I felt really lucky to get the last one. When I arrived I realized just how lucky I really was. I saw on the USACE website that they had a family of nesting Bald Eagles in the park. They said they had closed several sites to give the Eagles some space. Did you know that if you disturb a Bald or Golden Eagle in any way at all it's $100,000 fine and a year in prison and that's for your FIRST OFFENSE!! I don't even know anybody who can afford $100,000 fine. So I'm staying away from those birds. First day I was here it was OK; I got my tent set up by myself and got things straightened out. I started a little fire but went to bed early. I was pooped The next day (Saturday) I looked at the weather and saw there was a big storm coming in. Oh great. I go to co ER my tent and wouldn't you know it; I had forgotten the top of my tent. I don't know how I did that because I rolled it up last and I always try to roll the top in with the rest of the tent. I had my hammock tarp, poles and a lot of rope in the car so I decided to rig something up. Come out OK and later when the rain started I was pretty pleased to see I didn't have any kind of leaks or blowing or anything like that. I checked the weather this morning; we have thunderstorms both daytime and night time all the way through Thursday afternoon. Friday is supposed to be nice and sunny about 80°. Guess what I'm checking out on Friday. How about that? Anyway the campground is really nice. The sites are pretty private they're not all on top of each other. There are a lot of pull through sites with full hookups. They also have nice tent sites. There is plenty of shade too. Nice on these scorching hot Tennessee summers. This morning I got up at 5:15 AM as usual when every bird in the county started to sing. I don't know how they all know when to start but they do. It's 5:15 AM. I went ahead and got up. Might as well, I was awake by then. I walked over to the fence to look for the Eagles and tried to find their nest. They camp host had told me if I stand by the sign then I'd probably be able to see them. But wouldn't you know it, there are two signs. I tried one and looked and looked but didn't see anything. I went to the other. I looked and looked here too but didn't see anything. The trees are so full of leaves that you really can't see a nest, even though it as big as a bed. Luckily one of the Eagles spread his wings and flapped a couple of times so I saw where the nest is. I couldn't really see the Eagles or the nest but at least I know where it is. I'm going to add a couple photos the Rangers took and shared. Saturday night a big storm blew in and I'll tell you, it scared the pants off me. I have all these big trees over my tent and I was afraid a limb would come down and smash my head. So my chicken butt got in my truck and drove down to the boat ramp parking area. No trees around there to kill me. I sat there for a little while and watched the boats hurrying off the lake. The wind was fierce and the lake was very choppy. A really nice ski boats came up and had to wait for their turn for the ramp. Before long the big waves washed over the back of that nice boat and sunk it. Right there beside the ramp. I called the camp host and told her and she called the TWRA Rangers. Before long a big big boat with 1000 humongous lights all over it came across the lake up to the sunken boat. You never see lights like that on a personal craft. I would not have wanted to be out on that lake in any kind of boat. Two TWRA pick-up trucks also came into the parking lot and went down to help. The big boat maneuvered the sunken boat over to where the trailer was. They got it up on the trailer and then the TWRA pick-up towed their truck and trailer out of the water. I'm guessing being full of water made it too heavy to pull out with one truck. The TWRA truck pulled them out far enough to open the drain and they were finally able to drive away. I was really proud of those TWRA rangers for coming out in that storm to help those people. The wind was raging and it was pouring buckets and there was crazy lightning all around. They are heroes to me. Anyway back to Poole Knobs campground. I can't say enough good things about this place. They have beautiful sites, really nice bath houses with hot running showers and friendly hosts. A lot of the sites sit right on the lake. I hear it is a great place to fish from the bank. If you're looking to camp in this area (near Nashville) you can't really beat this one. But like most great places you'll need to get your reservations in as early as you can.

My boyfriend and I camped at Anderson Road Campground for two nights while visiting Nashville,…read moreTennessee. The campground was beautiful and well laid out. We stayed in site #18 and enjoyed ourselves very much. Our site wasn't next to the water because all of the water sites were booked, but every campsite looked really cool, with: a large round cement table with cement seats, a firepit, an outdoor grill, and a flat space for tent camping. The older gentleman camping nextdoor in the campsite next to us came over and gave us: wood, charcoal, and water bottles, because he said he was leaving the next day on his motorcycle and couldn't carry it all. He was very kind to us. Overall, great experience! Can't wait to return to Anderson Road Campground in the future when visiting Nashville, Tennessee!

The good: big campsites, lots of shade The Bad: $22 a night…read morefor no water or electricity (though many campsites have both), rocky land so very hard to pitch a tent (site 15), no beach access if you aren't lucky enough to have a beach front site (which many sites are), no instructions on check in such as where to get water, no details re: Day use area or fitness trail (discovered on our own), loud at night with music, RV generators, people walking and laughing in the middle of the night, showers don't look like they have been cleaned in the three days I've been there (sign says maintained but not often - use at your own discretion) , though a nice woman did clean the sinks and toilets. Beach area person was rude, doesn't have good customer service.

What can I say about one of the best RV resort parks we visit. It's always improving every time we…read morereturn. Love the nightly free music, staff is friendly, professional and very helpful. Their prices are very fair and reasonable. Breakfasts are a nice touch and well done. Dinners are tasty and a nice touch when the music starts. Always a pleasant experience. You can sure tell the business is family owned as you're treated like you are a member of it.

Visited over 20 campgrounds and this is the best one by far. It has live music every night but what…read moreseparates it from all the others is the generosity and kindness of all the staff. You will not find another campground like it anywhere in the US. Just ask for Gavin. He will do anything for you. Happy Trails

We love to visit Jones Farm! I feel like it's Joelton's hidden gem! Close to home with not all the…read morehustle and bustle of Nashville. They absolutely have the best burgers and fresh cut fries around! Today we went after church and tried chicken sliders and salad - new favorites. Our server is a personal favorite, Hope, positive and eager to help. They also feature Free Food Sunday's periodically. Love to catch the football games on the big screen. Great atmosphere and as the weather gets cooler I can't wait to spend more time there!

My wife and I recently visited Jones Farm Saloon in Joelton, TN and had an amazing experience! The…read moreservice was friendly, fast and top notch making me feel right at home. The live music by Jeff Ricketts was fantastic and added a great vibe to the evening. Kara, the manager, was both friendly and professional, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The property itself is beautiful with plenty of activities to enjoy. From outdoor games, fire pits by the pond and a big screen showing sporting events. I Highly recommend coming out to visit. You will not be sorry.

Campground is well kept with many amenities. Staff is welcoming and attentive. Location is a short…read moreshuttle ride to downtown. Nice to have a break from the party. The only negative is the pool is not heated as advertised.

We stayed here on our way to Florida and on our way back home twice now. We've also stayed there…read morefor a long weekend twice. We absolutely love this place. The pool is always clean, we love the spots with the doggy pens, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the grounds are always clean and well maintained. They are a short bike ride or car ride away from several restaurants and an Uber ride away from downtown Nashville. I highly recommend this campground.

Was looking for something different that would be low key and relaxing for my husband's birthday…read more We had a great time out on the river. Sunshine set us up with everything we needed for a fun day. Their communication beforehand was excellent letting us know what to bring and keeping us posted on the weather. We could not have asked for a better day. This trip was only the two of us but we are already making plans to go back with the whole family. The Harpeth is the perfect location for river float. We were on the water about 4 hrs, it was amazing. Their shuttle makes it easy and convenient dropping you right at your car. Thanks for taking great care of us!

An amazing adventure today on the riiver with Sunshine tours. This is one activity to do in…read moreNashville for the whole family.

Had a wonderful time. Staff was all very nice! Park is quiet and clean everyone was very nice…read more We will definitely be back.

This KOA is amazing. The family that runs it is friendly and super helpful, very clean park and a…read moremust stay if you're in the Nashville area.

Such a beautiful lake to go watch the sunset/sunrise at!! It's a Tennessee staple, but it's sad…read morethat people are so dangerous around here!! You definitely have to be careful of which area you're in by the lake!

Surprised to see the main entrance already closed for the winter. We took a small trail that was…read moreall paved, which was nice, but not very long. It had very little parking available & no bathrooms at this site so that was very disappointing.