Poole Knobs
Open for the 2026 season from May 1 through September 30. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. 14-day camping limit per 30 consecutive days. Note: firewood quarantine is in effect.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with locally torrential downpours will develop across Middle Tennessee this evening producing rainfall totals greater than 2 inches which could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:42AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside retreat on the shores of J. Percy Priest Lake, located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville. The campground features 87 shaded individual campsites plus one group site that accommodates up to 40 people. Most sites offer electric hookups (50/30/20 amp) and water connections, with a mix of back-in and pull-through configurations. Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, a dump station, and a boat ramp with trailer parking for lake access. The temperate Tennessee climate supports a variety of recreational activities including fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. J. Percy Priest Lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish, and bluegill. The campground operates seasonally from early May through late September. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. A 14-day camping limit applies within any 30-consecutive-day period across all J. Percy Priest Lake campgrounds. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM.
Directions
From downtown Nashville, 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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (615) 459-6948 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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