We loved it here. The owners, John & Erin are wonderful. We were a group of 5 horse trailers & 8…read morehorses. We had water hook-ups, newly built covered stalls (all 8 horses), and a stock trailer to use to at no additional cost. I can see their continued improvements such as a cute shower house/bathroom. They were only a phone call away, and would come visit and talk to us about their plans and asking our thoughts on how to make things better/different. They also had a refrigerator & freezer available if you needed to buy ice or water. I definitely think they are on the right track for horse people. We were able to ride out from camp on the first day, and the second & third days, we trailered out to other trailheads. With eight riders, we did have to make a couple of trips but it was manageable, and the riding was wonderful and challenging. They are tucked nicely behind a grove of trees. You never know the main rode is just a few yards away. Dog friendly too!

One of, if not the absolute BEST place we have ever stayed!!!…read moreThe site was great, we were level WITHOUT putting any boards or anything under the tires !!! The views are unbelievable and the owners are some of the nicest folks you will ever meet!! This is a place where you can be as active as you want to, walk around the campground and enjoy the beautiful sites or be more adventurous and walk some trails, maybe even hike to the sand cave or white rocks!! If that's not what you are feeling up to, it's a perfect place to simply kick back, relax and enjoy the beautiful views!!! We look forward to our next stay here, at Rock Bottom Horse Camp!!

Beautiful over look of Panther Creek. The State Rangers were awesome helping us get the TN passport…read morebook when the visitor center was closed. Bathrooms amazed at how clean they are!! Overlooking was well worth going out of the way to see this state park.

Real customer service is hard to come by these days, but two of the Panther Creek crew deserve a…read morestanding ovation. It is Thanksgiving day, at 4:30 pm and we discovered that our 50 amp power outlet was only working on one side. That meant that our fireplace/ heater was not working on the coldest night so far with 20's forecast for tomorrow night. The new camp host, Mike, called the office and Ranger Brown was there in 15 minutes and resolved the problem. End of shift after a long day serving alone on a holiday and he never hesitated. Kudos, Kudos, Kudos. This is our 14th year at Panther Creek- even more of a favorite now.

This place is a hidden gem right at the base of the Smokey's. Owner is super nice! Place was…read morepriced below value so we were very happy! Almost feel bad posting this review because it might not stay hidden for long.

From the owner: At the base of Viking Mountain in Greeneville TN, Old Mountain Campground was built for people who…read morewant to get away from a busy life and relax. Secluded, clean, and friendly with full RV hookups, free wi-fi, a salt water swimming pool, fishing pond , a horse trails, cable, and more.

Clearly, this place is marketed to resemble Natural Bridge, Virginia's better known (and frankly,…read moremore impressive) attraction. The park here is set up with a number of camping facilities and trails that have a separate entrance, while the attraction itself is accessible by parking at a visitor center and either walking down a fairly steep trail or taking a (seasonal) chairlift. On the dreary day I visited, there was barely a soul in sight, but the park seemed to be setting up for a winter lights festival. The tunnel itself is used for a railroad line, and a viewing platform allows you to go to the edge of the tunnel but you can't actually go through it, which is disappointing. The trail downstream through the gorge is pleasant and worth a brief jaunt but it terminates quickly. Those seeking more of a hike will find the ridge trail that heads upwards worthwhile, and the views of the tunnel from above are probably at least as good as what you'd get walking up close to it. The local Lover's Leap is majestic (and horrifying, if you think about it). I did not think it one of the more impressive state parks in either Virginia or in the the confluence of states in this region, but there are some nice things to see.

Wonderful park, and such friendly staff! Has a good variety of trails with different difficulty…read morelevels. Definitely stop by the park office on the way in to ask about the trails, the ranger we met was incredibly helpful and highlighted some great trails. I've been to a good few state parks, and these are some of the most friendly rangers you could find- don't be afraid to ask them questions! I highly recommend taking the chairlift- this allows you to get down to (and more importantly, back up from) the tunnel and creek easily. If you have small kids or limited mobility, definitely choose the chairlift, as the walk back up involves many stairs. If planning to bring kids: for the upper trail (Lover's Leap), I recommend age at least 7-8, maybe younger if athletic (hills and stairs) and able to listen to directions. There are fences in place, just make sure nobody will try to climb them. For the lower area (getting to ground level of the tunnel) depends on whether you use the chairlift- with the chairlift, it's accessible for young ones as the area is pretty flat with just a few steps and small humps. Without the chairlift, make sure they're old enough to be ready to climb a LOT of steps. Overall, a really nice park with great rangers. Especially nice with the holiday lights!

I know your campground has been devastated from the hurricane. I want to reserve a few spots even…read morethough you're close I would like to know how I can reserve some spots and pay for them now that way it will help get you back opened up. We're so sorry this has happened to you. Everything I have heard about your campground is absolutely spectacular And I hope someday I can visit. God bless you and I hope the sun stays shining for you.

I love, love, love this place!! Family-owned by a very involved and caring staff. One of the…read morecleanest and well-manicured campgrounds that we've visited. The views are amazing and there is so much to do: tubing, hiking nearby trails (including Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain), visiting Linville Falls Winery, fishing the pond or river, exploring nearby towns or just putting the phones down and relaxing.

Camping there is so shady with Hugh trees and the lake is right there with great views. Not too…read morefar is the marina and boat rentals with a camping store. This is the vacation spot for a family or a few friends . I only wish it was like years ago and no reservation is required, just drive in and pay for a spot . I can't say enough about this area, showers are clean and I can't wait to get back there

This was the second time that I've visited Holly Bay campground. It's located in Daniel Boone…read moreNational Forest and on Laurel Lake and just a few miles from Cumberland Falls. It's my favorite campground when I'm looking for seclusion. It seems like you're hours from the city, but it's just about an hour and a half from Lexington and 20 minutes or so from the interstate. The Grove is it's sister property, so if there isn't spots available here, there may be some at The Grove. Loops D & H are available via reservation, the other loops are walk up. This time we stayed in loop G area... G2 was our site and through the trees, you could see the lake. The paved pad was long and then there were steps that led to the huge graveled fire pit area. Perfect for tent camping. It wasn't considered a premium or double site, but compared to state resort park sites, it was at least twice as big. The shower house was decent. The water cold and the fact that the water on the shower was controlled by a button that you had to push every 30 seconds, was a bit annoying. I was thankful for hand soap and toilet paper though. The lady at check-in was a hot mess. She kept answering her cell phone and the landline phone instead of waiting on us. She didn't know which sites were lake side and wouldn't let us pay, look to choose a site, drop off and come back. She made us tow the camper down the narrow paths, choose a spot and then come back to pay with the camper in tow. Then it took her at least 10 minutes to write up the ticket, etc. After a 45 minute fiasco, we finally set up in the dark. Lesson learned... Remember what site # that you want, if you've not been there, study the map before you go. Things to consider are if you want to be by the lake, the shower house, or away from other sites. It's an American Land and Leisure run campground. I can't really figure out the ins and outs of the structurally run campgrounds... I've stayed at the Cor of Engineer, state park and KOA campgrounds. The American Land and Leisure campgrounds and sites seem to be the biggest and the most inexpensive.

A great little camping area with super friendly folks running it. The only gripe I would have is…read morethat the creek side campers have highway 209 in their view of the creek. The traffic isn't awful but if seclusion is your goal you may want to pick one of the spots away from the creek. I loved the hike down to our camp on the creek but if you pack heavy or are out of shape you don't want to attempt it down there. The outdoor showers are amazing and the campfire get together in the evenings at the office is really cool! I'll definitely be back someday!

Hands down this is one of the best camp grounds I have ever been to! Can't wait to come back here…read moremany times! Friendly staff, extremely clean bathrooms and showers, and primitive feeling camping without the 6 mile hike! The "hike in" camping has very private feeling camp sites. The hike up and down is a little bit of a trek because of the elevation change - pack lightly! The creek is stocked with trout you can fish also.

Beautiful place. We loved it! Would definitely come back. Staff friendly and efficient. Place is…read morewonderfully maintained in a forest environment.

Web site states they close at 6:00 I called at 4:30 asking if any spots were available arrival time…read morewas 5, she stated they close at 5 and they will not accommodate us. She told me to come back in the morning so we can stay then. I asked her please we will arrive by 5. She said nope and gave me another campground number to call for the night 45 minutes away. So we found the KOA Down the street and it's cheaper and they actually care about us.

Small State park with a campground. Level concrete sites. Full hookups. Great walking short flat…read moretrails. Frisbee golf course and fishing as well as kayaks on the lake. Campground drive is narrow and tight for larger rigs. Check your campsite measurements as some are shorter than others. Crowded on the weekends but still not loud. Everyone seemed very friendly. We were there over the weekend and no issues. Great place to walk the dogs and unwind.

We use the park as locals only. We don't camp here. The park is small but very clean. Several…read moreplayground areas for kids. Kayak and paddle boat rental in season. The camp area has its own little playground area and I believe showers are available. 3 shelters with picnic tables are available for rent. They have put in a disc golf course which isn't for me, but apparently it's a popular sport. There is one basketball court. Cons: crazy amount of geese pooping everywhere on the walking trails. The pool closed years ago and it would be a better camping area for families if there was a splash pad.

Do yourself a favor if you are in SW Virginia or NW Tennessee and stop here for a picnic lunch. We…read morehad the best time. In April there are giant butterflies (which the dog had fun chasing). The beach is nice (but softly rocky) and there are tables, bathrooms, and a nice grassy area.