On The Buffalo

Across from the campground entrance, you’ll come across the Camp Wonder Wander (five minutes’ walk), a retreat center where you can walk donkeys, and meet chickens and peafowls. There are also pottery classes, forest-therapy guided walks, and other outdoor activities on offer. If you’re traveling with kids, On the Buffalo is close to The Elephant Discovery Center in Hohenwald, where you can watch live streaming of the antics of rescue elephants in a sanctuary nearby. The Lewis County Museum of Natural History (all 20 minutes’ drive) has exhibits on local wildlife like wild cats and bears. There are several state parks within easy driving distance for outdoor adventures. The Meriwether Lewis Loop Trail runs through Meriwether State Park (25 minutes), while David Crockett State Park (40 minutes) offers scenic riverside hikes, cycling on paved trail, and summertime boat rentals. The historic Natchez Trace Parkway (20 minutes) turns up lots of scenic picnic areas, including Fall Hollow Falls (half an hour), as well as the historic Meriwether Lewis Monument (25 minutes).