Poole Knobs

493 JONES MILL ROAD
LAVERGNE, TN 37086

Overview

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. 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.

Camp site features

Across 78 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 47 of 78 sites
Water hookups: 46 of 78 sites
Fire pit: 70 of 78 sites
Pets allowed: all 78 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 78 sites
Group sites: 10 of 78 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 40 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east to I-24 east. After 15 miles take exit 66B and turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway. Turn right onto Highway 41 north, and after about 1.5 miles turn right onto Fergus Road. Make another right onto Jones Mill Road and follow the signs to the campground after 4 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

450 reviews

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Donald S

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Reviewed a month ago

Clean and very enjoyable. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it.

Matthew T

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Reviewed a month ago

about the only big rig site in the place

JEFFREY L

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Reviewed a month ago

Check in time is late there, we came from minnesota and got there earlier, they wouldn't let us in due to "cleaning" even though our site was empty, it was a tuesday, made us leave and said they wouldn't let us in until 1:30pm. So we came back at 1:31pm, and another camper was in our site almost completely set up, they had gone in wrong site, but obviously they had been let in before 1:30. There was no mowing going on in this campground, firepit was not cleaned out. I feel she was just on a power trip but ultimately it caused a lot more hassle for us and the poor people that set up in wrong site.

Gary B

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Reviewed a month ago

one of our favorite spots to stop on our way home to Florida. Even if it is a bit out of the way, well worth it!

Robert F

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Reviewed a month ago

We were there celebrating the engagement of our granddaughter & grandson’s birthday. What a beautiful campground. We definitely will be back. My only wish is that the bath house wasn’t soooooo far away. We were at Site#11

Christa G

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Reviewed a month ago

We enjoyed our time here and it was a really beautiful place to get away and relax. The lake is beautiful and a nice backdrop. The only problem was our site that we originally booked, when we pulled in, it was basically on a downward slope. The camp hosts were very happy to let us switch to another site. We had a wonderful, relaxing week. Would definitely return again!

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