Pick up in Castalian Springs2013 Challenger 37DT
Castalian Springs, TN · 29 mi from Nashville (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDeliveryPets OK
| Location | Gainesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$50/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (677 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 144 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Picks are 75 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Nashville (Nashville International (BNA)), about 50 mi straight-line from Salt Lick Creek. RV rentals in Nashville
Pick up in Castalian SpringsThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Salt Lick Creek is a Recreation.gov campground in Gainesboro. It lists 116 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 20 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, laundry, a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 145 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 142 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 120 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 123 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 124 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 121 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 116 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 150 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 147 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 149 standard electric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (677 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful as always. People are so nice. Love it always ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
520 Salt Lick Park Lane
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Salt Lick Creek Campground sits along Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River system, roughly 10 miles from Gainesboro and reached from the Carthage area via the Smith Bend Road corridor off the state routes that serve the lake's eastern shore. The campground contains 144 campsites, each configured to serve both RVs and tent camping and all offering electric hookups; the loop also includes a large group shelter for gatherings. On-site facilities are complete enough for extended stays: flush toilets and hot showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, and a dump station. A boat ramp and visitor center are located within the camping area, and there's a playground for children, making the site practical for families and boat-centric weekends. The land around the lake is a mix of rolling hills and mature hardwoods maple, hickory, oak, beech and chestnut so campsites are threaded with shade in summer months that typically range from the 60s into the 90s. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency runs an intensive wildlife-management program at the lake under license to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and white-tailed deer, wild turkey, quail and a variety of waterfowl are commonly seen along the shorelines. Recreation at Salt Lick Creek is concentrated on the water and the wooded trail networks beyond it. Cordell Hull Lake itself covers about 12,000 acres, stretches 72 miles upstream and offers 381 miles of shoreline; anglers will find white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad and crappie, while boaters and water-sports users commonly sail, water-ski and jet-ski on the broad coves. Trails in the area provide many miles for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding the 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail (trailhead at nearby Defeated Creek Park), the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and the Bear Wheels Trail are local options. The campground supports day-use pursuits such as picnicking, wildlife viewing and environmental education programming available through the visitor center; hunting is also a managed activity on the broader lake lands, so check seasons and permit rules before planning a hunt. Practical details such as current fees, reservation windows and seasonal openings change from year to year, so contact the Corps or the official campground reservation service before you go; private lodging and resort options are also available in the region if you need alternatives to camping.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| 118 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 119 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 146 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 117 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 148 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 145 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 122 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 109 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 074 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 115 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 034 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 090 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 107 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 108 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 010 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 088 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 025 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 110 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 030 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 009 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 049 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 082 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 005 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 053 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 101 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 065 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 105 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 029 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 045 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
| 091 standard electric | – | – | $26 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Salt Lick Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Salt Lick Creek, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night