Poole Knobs
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in J Percy Priest Lake, near Lavergne, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 78 sites it is the #13 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the Tennessee median of $10/night.
- There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 74% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (47 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 78 of 78 sites; campfires allowed on 70 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Nashville ~17 mi, Chattanooga ~97 mi, Knoxville ~145 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
1.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.3 mi
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Springs J Percy Priest Lake |
4.1 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Smith Springs J Percy Priest Lake |
5.1 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Anderson Road Campground J Percy Priest Lake |
6.5 | TN | $10 | 36 | E 50A | 100 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Seven Points J Percy Priest Lake |
6.6 | TN | — | 58 | E 50A W | 100 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Long Hunter State Park Campground Long Hunter State Park |
6.7 | TN | See booking site | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground Cedars of Lebanon State Park |
10.7 | TN | See booking site | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.