Long Hunter State Park Campground
The campground is open and accepting reservations. Park gate hours are 5 AM to 8 PM daily. Only certified heat-treated firewood is permitted.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 10:40PM CDT until July 22 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
FFWOHX The National Weather Service in Nashville has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Davidson County in middle Tennessee... Smith County in middle Tennessee... Wilson County in middle Tennessee... * Until 200 AM CDT. * At 1040 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lebanon, Carthage, Nashville, Madison, Hendersonville, Brentwood, La Vergne, Mount Juliet, Goodlettsville, Millersville, Nolensville, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Coopertown, Belle Meade, Lakewood, Ridgetop, Watertown, Gordonsville and Belinda City.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:51PM CDT until July 22 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
FFWOHX The National Weather Service in Nashville has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Davidson County in middle Tennessee... Southeastern Robertson County in middle Tennessee... Southwestern Sumner County in middle Tennessee... West Central Wilson County in middle Tennessee... * Until 1245 AM CDT. * At 951 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in multiple locations around east Nashville and Mt. Juliet. Several roads are closed and water rescues are ongoing. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lebanon, Springfield, Madison, Hendersonville, Mount Juliet, Goodlettsville, White House, Millersville, Greenbrier, Lakewood, Ridgetop, Old Hickory, Hermitage, Belinda City, Rural Hill, Green Hill and Percy Priest Lake.
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
About
Long Hunter State Park, established in 1978 on 2,600 acres along J. Percy Priest Lake, provides a true backcountry camping experience just outside Nashville. The park's two primitive tent sites sit on the lake shoreline, surrounded by hardwood forest that offers shade and seclusion. Getting there requires a 6-mile hike via the Day Loop or Volunteer Trail from the main parking area. This is pack-it-in, pack-it-out camping with no facilities at the sites. There is no potable water, electricity, restrooms, or showers. Campers must carry all water or filter from the lake. Each site has a designated fire ring; only certified heat-treated firewood may be brought into the park. The wooded lakeside setting rewards the effort with solitude and direct water access for fishing or paddling. Reservations are required through the Tennessee State Parks system, with a minimum 2-night stay and maximum 14 consecutive nights. A $5 non-refundable reservation fee applies. Overnight campers must display their camping receipt on their vehicle dashboard at the trailhead. The park's electronic gate opens at 5 AM and closes at 8 PM daily.
Directions
The park is located at 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, east of Nashville near J. Percy Priest Lake. From the main parking area, the backcountry campsites are accessed via a 6-mile hike starting at the Day Loop/Volunteer Trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (615) 885-2422 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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