Situated on the eastern edge of Chattanooga, Raccoon Mountain Caverns provides tourists with spelunking adventures in the park's 5 1/2 miles of mapped underground trails. Visitors can also pan for gemstones or ride a go-kart in the park. Tent and RV camping are allowed in the park's campground. RV sites include water, electric, cable TV and sewer hook-ups. Other park amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, restrooms, showers, a laundromat and a playground. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is spread throughout the campground. As of 2010, full-service RV parking site rates are $30 to $33 per night, while sites with water and electricity hook-ups are $27 per night. Tent camping sites are $18 per night.
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W. Hills Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37419
423-821-9403
raccoonmountain.com
Best Holiday Trav-L Park is located in the southeastern corner of Chattanooga, right off Interstate 75 and 20 minutes from the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park in Georgia. This recreational area offers hiking trails and picnicking areas. The Best Holiday Trav-L campground has 170 tent and RV sites with fire pits, picnic tables and hook-ups for water, electricity, waste and cable TV. Tent camping is permitted. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, clubhouse for group gatherings, laundromat, and a convenience store with groceries and RV supplies. RV sites in 2010 range from $35 to $37 per night, while tent camping sites range from $27 with no hook-ups to $31 with water and electric service.
Best Holiday Trav-L Park of Chattanooga
1709 Mack Smith Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412
706-891-9766
chattacamp.com
The KOA in Cleveland, Tennessee, is about 30 minutes from Chattanooga. For campers with horses, the KOA offers an equestrian center and horseback riding trails throughout its property. The campground has tent spots and RV sites with water, electric, sewage and cable hook-ups.
Other amenities include access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the park, a snack bar, fire pits and a pavilion for group gatherings. Fishing and boating are available 20 minutes away at Harrison Bay State Park. As of 2010, RV parking sites range from $28 to $35 per night, while tent campsites range from $16 with no hook-ups to $19 with water and electric hook-ups.
Chattanooga North/Cleveland KOA
648 Pleasant Grove Road
Cleveland, TN 37353
423-472-8928
koa.com