Poole Knobs

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ReservableAccess

78Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands. Recreation The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J. Keep reading

Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, Cherokee bass, and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. Facilities Poole Knobs Campground offers 87 shady and spacious campsites, along with one larger group camping site. The campground features drinking water, a dump station, flush toilets and hot showers, creating a comfortable camping experience. A boat ramp is provided, allowing guests to take advantage of the vast, sparkling lake. The group campsite can accommodate up to 40 campers, making it an ideal spot for family parties. Natural Features J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its mission. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water. In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands. A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower. Nearby Attractions J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors countless cultural activities in addition to the conveniences of a metro area. Charges & Cancellations There is a $10.00 transaction fee for all cancelled reservations.

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The sites · 78

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
PKNO	01	standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	02	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	03	standard electric	18 ft	50
PKNO	04	standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	05	standard electric	18 ft	50
PKNO	06	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	07	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	08	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	09	standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	10	group standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	11	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	13	group standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	14	standard electric	32 ft	50
PKNO	16	standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	17	tent only nonelectric	32 ft	—
PKNO	18	standard electric	38 ft	50
PKNO	19	tent only nonelectric	34 ft	—
PKNO	20	standard electric	34 ft	50
PKNO	21	tent only nonelectric	32 ft	—
PKNO	22	standard electric	28 ft	50
PKNO	23	tent only electric	20 ft	50
PKNO	24	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	25	group standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	26	standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	28	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	29	group standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	30	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	32	standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	33	standard electric	38 ft	50
PKNO	34	standard electric	32 ft	50
PKNO	35	group standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	36	standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	38	group standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	39	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	41	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	42	group standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	43	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
PKNO	45	standard electric	38 ft	50	yes
PKNO	46	standard electric	34 ft	50
PKNO	47	standard electric	34 ft	50	yes
PKNO	48	standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	49	group standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	50	standard electric	34 ft	50
PKNO	52	standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	53	tent only nonelectric	32 ft	—
PKNO	54	standard electric	28 ft	50
PKNO	55	tent only nonelectric	36 ft	—
PKNO	56	group standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	57	tent only nonelectric	36 ft	—
PKNO	59	standard electric	36 ft	50
PKNO	60	standard electric	38 ft	50
PKNO	61	tent only nonelectric	36 ft	—
PKNO	62	standard electric	30 ft	50
PKNO	63	tent only nonelectric	36 ft	—
PKNO	64	standard electric	40 ft	50
PKNO	66	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
PKNO	67	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
PKNO	68	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
PKNO	69	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
PKNO	70	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in TN-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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