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  3. The Cove Campground

Camping at The Cove Campground near Oliver Springs

Private campground · Oliver Springs · 2 campsites

A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The Cove Campground sits on 2 acres overlooking a serene, stocked pond, surrounded by multiple creeks and forest. Bordering Windrock Park and less than 1 mile from access trail G23, it’s the perfect base for adventure through 73,000 acres of backcountry.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 2 site types
Pond RV Site 1
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$100 for 2 nights
$50/night · before taxes & fees
Pond RV Site 2
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$100 for 2 nights
$50/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
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Price
Pond RV Site 1✓✓from $50
Pond RV Site 2✓✓from $50

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

From $100 for 2 nights
$50/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

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

2 openSites from $50/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 electric individual sites.

Location

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The Cove Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at The Cove Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does The Cove Campground have RV hookups?
2 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at The Cove Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at The Cove Campground?
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 Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 2 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 2 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Oliver Springs, TN (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

The Meadows at Poplar Creek

4.2 mi from The Cove Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 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 nights3 sites open for every night

Melton Hill Dam Campground

13.4 mi from The Cove Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $27/night
$54 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

The Legacy At BeeRidges Farm

13.5 mi from The Cove Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $15/night
$30 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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2 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

2 sites · from $50/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk Knoxville area · 3 hr · from $70/person
    • Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours Knoxville area · 1 hr · from $26/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $35/person

Self-guided tours at 8 mi away, Manhattan Project National Historical Park

  • Oak Ridge: A Day in the Life During the Manhattan Project · 1–5 hr · Stops: Jackson Square, The Guest House (Alexander Inn), Chapel on the Hill, Community Tennis Courts

    Step back in time in downtown Oak Ridge as you discover the same shopping districts, lodging, recreation, and houses of worship that Manhattan Project workers and visitors would have enjoyed long ago.

  • Oak Ridge: A Day in the Life During the Manhattan Project (Part 2) · 1–3 hr · Stops: Grove Center, Community Swimming Pool

    Step back in time as you discover more places in Oak Ridge that Manhattan Project workers and residents would have visited for shopping, entertainment, and recreation long ago.

  • Oak Ridge: A Walk Through Wheat · 1–3 hr · Stops: Wheat Church, K-25 History Center

    Explore the area that was once the Wheat community, a small rural community that existed for decades prior to the displacement of its citizens to make way for the Manhattan Project, specifically the…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 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 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home
Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home

Fifth wheel · 39 ft · sleeps 10 · 82 mi from campground

$150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Lu & Ry 2021 PUMA with giant bunk room
Lu & Ry 2021 PUMA with giant bunk room

Travel trailer · 38 ft · sleeps 8 · 112 mi from campground

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

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2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 198 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near The Cove Campground

Bookable tours nearby

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

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Knoxville area · 1 hr · from $26/person

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $35/person

Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More
Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $70/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $80/person

Happening during your dates

Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

  • Ashley Pond History Walk [Los Alamos, NM] · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 01:30 PM–02:30 PM · Free

    Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center

  • Secrecy, Security, & Spies [Oak Ridge, TN] · Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

    Oak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station 2900 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Parking is available onsite.…

  • The Story of K-25: Ranger Talk at the K-25 Overlook · Nov 14 · 01:00 PM–01:45 PM · Free

    K-25 Overlook Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 South Side of Turnpike across from East Tennessee…

Source: National Park Service (Manhattan Project National Historical Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202663%0%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 202797%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk
Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Knoxville area · 3 hr · from $70/person

Adventure Day Pass at Ancient Lore Village
Adventure Day Pass at Ancient Lore Village

Knoxville area · 1 hr · from $35/person

Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise
Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise

Knoxville area · 1.5 hr · from $25/person

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $12/person

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Knoxville area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $17/person

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 8 mi away, Manhattan Project National Historical Park

A young girl rides her bike in a grassy area along the river.
Photo: NPS/BURGHART
Hanford: Bike and Walk the Sacagawea Heritage Trail

1-4 Hours

This recreational trail along the Columbia River is a perfect way to explore the Tri-Cities on foot and bike. Interpretive signs along the route share information about local…

A group of people sit in chairs as a man gives a talk in front of a large industrial apparatus.
Photo: NPS/BURGHART
Hanford: Attend a B Reactor Tour

4 Hours

The US Department of Energy provides guided tours of the B Reactor. These tours provide a glimpse into the science and technology that made plutonium production possible on an…

A small white building sits on a concrete pad in a valley surrounded by cliffs and sagebrush hills.
Photo: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
Los Alamos: Tour Behind the Fence

4 Hours

Take a tour behind the fence of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

A ranger and several visitors gather on a grassy knoll surrounded by woods.
Photo: NPS
Oak Ridge: Join a Ranger Program

1-4 Hours

Oak Ridge ranger programs are a great way to explore the remarkable history of the Manhattan Project. Follow the link for more information on types of programs and availability.

A busy bus terminal in Oak Ridge. People stand waiting for the bus.
Photo: US Department of Energy/Ed Westcott
Oak Ridge: Experience a Guided Tour Behind the Fence

3 Hours

Guided bus tours of Manhattan Project sites in Oak Ridge provide visitors an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse of some of the most revolutionary science of the 20th century.…

Color photograph of a wooden building with the word ‘Museum’ on its glass entrance doors.
Photo: NPS/Hildebrandt
Hanford: Visit the Museum at Keewaydin

2 Hours

Located in Kennewick's oldest park, the Museum at Keewaydin shares the history of east Benton County and communities that were close to the Manhattan Project. The museum's…

Source: National Park Service (Manhattan Project National Historical Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.