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  3. The Forest Retreat

Camping at The Forest Retreat near Waverly

Private campground · Waverly · 20 campsites

A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Enjoy the wonders of the Tennessee countryside, the site is located on the edge of the Tennessee River within 20 minutes of Waverly TN. A public boat ramp is a little further down Bear Creek Road (1 mile) where you can put your boats into the water and enjoy the over 250sq mile lake.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

20 available sites

20 open of 20 site types
Site 1 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 5 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 6 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 7 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 8 - The Forest Retreat
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Site 1 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 2 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 3 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 4 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 5 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 6 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 7 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 8 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 9 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 10 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 11 - The Forest Retreat✓
From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
20 sites available for your entire stay

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

20 openSites from $20/night
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Amenities & location

  • Pets Allowed
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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The Forest Retreat: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at The Forest Retreat?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at The Forest Retreat?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at The Forest Retreat?
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 0 pull-through, 20 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Waverly, 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
✓
$20
Site 12 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 13 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 14 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 15 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 16 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 17 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 18 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 19 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20
Site 20 - The Forest Retreat✓✓$20

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

5.4 mi from The Forest Retreat (straight-line)
Sites from $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Tennessee State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

The Owl’s Altered Estate

10.6 mi from The Forest Retreat (straight-line)
Sites from $124/night
$248 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Campbell’s Camping

13.1 mi from The Forest Retreat (straight-line)
Sites $35/night
$70 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.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Franklin Walking Food Tour: Midday on Main Street Franklin area · 2.5 hr · from $89/person
    • Jack Daniels Smooth Distillery Tours Shopping and Barbecue Franklin area · 6.8 hr · from $175/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl Franklin area · 2 hr · from $35/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 20 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 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 30A - King Bed, Large Bathroom, Pets welcome
2022 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 30A - King Bed, Large Bathroom, Pets welcome

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 6 · 48 mi from campground

$100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper
The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 54 mi from campground

$139/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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The Rolling Cabin, Sleeps 4 Very Comfortably 174
The Rolling Cabin, Sleeps 4 Very Comfortably 174

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 55 mi from campground

$90/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near The Forest Retreat

Bookable tours nearby

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

Franklin Walking Food Tour: Midday on Main Street
Franklin Walking Food Tour: Midday on Main Street

Franklin area · 2.5 hr · from $89/person

Jack Daniels Smooth Distillery Tours Shopping and Barbecue
Jack Daniels Smooth Distillery Tours Shopping and Barbecue

Franklin area · 6.8 hr · from $175/person

Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl
Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl

Franklin area · 2 hr · from $35/person

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Franklin Fiasco Scavenger Hunt
Franklin Fiasco Scavenger Hunt

Franklin area · 2 hr · from $20/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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

20 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

20 sites · $20/night

20 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Ghost Tour of Downtown Franklin Haunting Stories and History
Ghost Tour of Downtown Franklin Haunting Stories and History

Franklin area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

Nashville Team Building and Group Side-by-Side Ride: 3 Hours
Nashville Team Building and Group Side-by-Side Ride: 3 Hours

Franklin area · 3 hr · from $269/person

Birthday/Anniversary 4 Hour Off-Road Experience Near Nashville
Birthday/Anniversary 4 Hour Off-Road Experience Near Nashville

Franklin area · 4 hr · from $299/person

Nashville Day Trip for Two: 4-Hour Off-Road Tour w/Transportation
Nashville Day Trip for Two: 4-Hour Off-Road Tour w/Transportation

Franklin area · 6.5 hr · from $848/person

Nashville Off-Road: Bachelor/Bachelorette 4 Hour Tour
Nashville Off-Road: Bachelor/Bachelorette 4 Hour Tour

Franklin area · 4 hr · from $299/person