Tennessee Camping - A Trip Through History and Beauty

By RA Manseau

Abrams Falls, Tennessee Camping

RV Tennessee, from Graceland to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, you will find the state and its horses exquisite. Tennessee has breathtaking scenery and a musical heritage that is unsurpassed.

Western Tennessee Camping

As you RV Tennessee, don’t forget the western section of the state. Western Tennessee camping is awesome; there is so much to see and do.

Just a short drive northwest of Jackson, you will find the Tennessee Safari Park. This is a great family adventure. As you drive through the park you may feed animals from your hand! The kids will be thrilled! The park is home to over 300 animals representing 63 different species from around the world. The park is open from early spring through late fall and admission prices are reasonable.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Tennessee

Plan ahead and book your Tennessee campsite online!
Located in the Temperate Zone, Tennessee has a generally mild climate year-round, yet still has four distinct seasons. During the winter, the average high temperature is nearly 50 degrees and the average low is 30. In the summer the average high temperature is 89 degrees and the average low is 67.
Tennessee shares a border with eight states, and has long been a melting pot of musical styles. Thousands flock every year to Memphis to see Graceland, the home of "The King", Elvis.
To find more things to see and do in Tennessee, visit Tennessee Department of Tourism Development.
Be sure to visit the Great Smokey Mountains National Park on your next Tennessee camping trip. It is the most visited national park in the US, and it was named for the smoke-like bluish haze that often envelopes these fabled mountains.

Memphis is one of the most popular spots for Tennessee camping. Here you can enjoy an exhilarating nightlife as well as fun-filled days. In the evening, venture down to Pinch Historic District or the world famous Beale Street for an evening of music and fun. Memphis has a long and glorious history in the development of the music we hear today. Home of the Blues and Birth place of Rock ‘n Roll, this is the best place to enjoy top quality entertainment. During the day, music is not forgotten in Memphis. Take a tour of the factory that makes the famous Gibson Guitars or the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Or visit one of the most famous homes of the 20th century - Graceland, where the King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, lived.

Graceland, RV Tennessee

History abounds in Memphis. There are lots of museums and sites to see. A visit to the National Civil Rights Museum can be very enlightening. This museum is located at the Lorraine Motel which was the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 4th of April, 1968. Take a walk a bit further back in history and visit the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum (Burkle Estate.) This is an interesting and educational look at the desperate flight of slaves seeking freedom. Explore the secret cellar and trap doors that led to the escape route of many runaway slaves.

The Memphis Zoo is a great break from the museums. The Memphis Zoo is set on 75 acres of Overton Park. Approximately 55 acres are developed and expansion is ongoing. This zoo has been called the Number One Zoo in the United States. It is home to over 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. This is an awesome zoo! It is definitely worth leaving your beautiful Tennessee campground for a day to enjoy, maybe even two days.

The Wolf River is a piece of wilderness gliding through Memphis, Germantown and Collierville. This is nature at its best. Canoeing down the Wolf River is like stepping through a time portal back six hundred years. Canoe rentals and guides are available. This is a beautiful way to see Wolf River. The river has some stretches that are perfect for beginners. A canoe trip down the Wolf River would be a wonderful experience on your Tennessee camping vacation.

Middle Tennessee Camping

Nashville, the center of Tennessee’s musical heritage, is the home of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. This is a place to pull into a Tennessee Campground and plan on spending some time. Visit the historic Ryman Auditorium, called the “Mother Church of Country Music.” The Ryman Auditorium, built in 1892, was the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Before that its stage was graced by such legendary artist as Ethel Barrymore, Charlie Chaplin and Mae West. The Ryman is considered one of the leading concert halls in the United States.

As you RV Tennessee’s middle regions, make a stop at the Tennessee Walking Horse Museum in Lynchburg. This is the only museum that is dedicated to the world famous breed. The Tennessee Walking Horse is known for its mild temperament, stately manners and smooth gait.

East Tennessee Camping

The East Tennessee region is naturally beautiful with the magnificent waterfalls and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Carillon Bell Towers, Tennessee Campgrounds

Carillon Bell Towers, Tennessee Campgrounds

RV Tennessee to Knoxville and enjoy this marvelous city on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Knoxville Zoo is home to over 800 animals. The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is also here in this lovely city.

Chattanooga is a wonderful place to find Tennessee Campgrounds. There are lots of things to do in this area. Ruby Falls is a 145 foot waterfall 260 feet underground on Lookout Mountain. This is a splendid fun and educational way to spend a few hours.

The unique Tennessee Aquarium is also in Chattanooga. This aquarium is fantastic. It offers visitors a chance to touch a shark, watch otters play and delight as beautiful butterflies flutter throughout a tropical garden. Next door to the aquarium is a massive six-story-high IMAX 3D Theater. The images are so perfect that you will feel like you are deep sea diving in the ocean or exploring outer space. You can even purchase combo tickets to the Aquarium & IMAX and save money. When you are done at the Aquarium, you can climb aboard the New River Gorge Explorer and see Tennessee’s Grand Canyon as it was meant to be seen, from the cool clear water. An Aquarium naturalist is on board and points out wildlife and historic points of interest along the voyage.

As you pass from one Tennessee campground to the next, you will discover a beautiful state with friendly people and fascinating sites.