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Camping at Big River Escape near Carthage

Private campground · Carthage · 4 campsites

A campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Welcome to our little slice of Tennessee paradise on the beautiful Cumberland River, just east of Nashville—less than an hour away, yet it feels worlds apart.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 20 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

4 available sites

4 open of 4 site types
Sandy Beach 2
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$63 for 2 nights
$32/night · before taxes & fees
Sandy Beach One
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Riverside hideaway
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$68 for 2 nights
$34/night · before taxes & fees
Day Camp Sandy Beach
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$80 for 2 nights
$40/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Check dates on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Sandy Beach 2✓✓from $32
Sandy Beach One✓✓from $33
Riverside hideaway✓✓from $34
Day Camp Sandy Beach✓✓$40

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $63 for 2 nights
$32/night · Before taxes & fees
4 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

4 openSites from $32/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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Big River Escape: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Big River Escape?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Big River Escape?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Big River Escape?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Carthage, TN (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Chatty Heifer Farm

6 mi from Big River Escape (straight-line)
Sites $22/night
$44 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Cumberland Valley RV Ranch

7.5 mi from Big River Escape (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Peaceful Paradise

12.2 mi from Big River Escape (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Nashville: Authentic Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Dishes Nashville area · 3 hr · from $100/person
    • Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour Nashville area · 1.8 hr · from $54/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart Nashville area · 1.5 hr · from $55/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB-Delivery Only
2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB-Delivery Only

Travel trailer · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground

$92/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Retro-Style, Totally Refurbished Cocktail Casita
Retro-Style, Totally Refurbished Cocktail Casita

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground

$95/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Airstream Basecamp 16X
2022 Airstream Basecamp 16X

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 2 · 42 mi from campground

$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Big River Escape

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Nashville: Authentic Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Dishes
Nashville: Authentic Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Dishes

Nashville area · 3 hr · from $100/person

Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Nashville area · 1.8 hr · from $54/person

Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart
Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

Nashville area · 1.5 hr · from $55/person

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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket
Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

Nashville area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $68/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202674%0%0%
Dec 202625%0%0%
Jan 202725%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
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4 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville
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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame
Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

Nashville area · 3.5 hr · from $104/person

Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour
Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

Nashville area · 3 hr · from $129/person

Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus
Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

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