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On The Buffalo

The Buffalo River (added by manager 19 Oct 2022)

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Primitive camping by the Buffalo River in Lewis County, Tennessee
A 20-minute drive to the Natchez Trace Parkway and Hohenwald
Dark-skies site with river frontage; stores 20 minutes’ drive

A quiet slice of the Appalachia foothills in secluded Lewis County, Tennessee, On the Buffalo is a primitive 12-acre campground with seasonally changing views of the Buffalo River. Both family- and dog-friendly, the campground has a few tent sites set in pasture amid wildflowers, in pine forest or on a bluff above the river. The goal is to keep the campground as quiet and safe as possible, so only one car or truck is allowed per tent – there’s designated vehicle parking near the campground entrance. A single track leads from the bluff down to the river so you have complete freedom to explore along the river frontage, swim, fish, or kayak. The campground owners offer a shuttle service for anyone with their own gear to drop in spots of their choice. These tranquil surroundings make a wonderful overnight retreat if you are slowly exploring the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. The campground is accessed from a well-maintained state highway and is close to the towns of Hohenwald (both 20 minutes’ drive) and Collinwood (half an hour), where you can stock up on essentials for grilling on the campfire, or tuck into steaks and burgers in the local restaurants. Please note that there are no bathroom facilities on site, so ask about the bucket toilet and pop-up shelter option. Bring torches for moving around after dark, and be sure to take advantage of this tranquil dark-skies site to do some star spotting.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

On The Buffalo

606 Gaither Hinson Road

Hohenwald

Tennessee

USA

38485

Directions

Timezone

America/Chicago CDT (GMT-05:00)

GPS

35.44467°N
-87.6277°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

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).

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Does On The Buffalo have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is On The Buffalo dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near 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 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of On The Buffalo?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more