Poole Knobs
J Percy Priest Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LAVERGNE, TN, TN
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (363 reviews)
Season: May through October
Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Lakeside campground in Tennessee's green hills with 78 sites offering fishing, boating, and hiking. Google reviews average 4.3/5 stars, with campers praising large sites, lake access, clean facilities, and friendly staff.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, American Robin, White-throated Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, Southeastern Crowned Snake, Smooth Earthsnake, and Gray Ratsnake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Poole Knobs: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Request pull-through sites with water if available; site 41 confirmed as pull-through with lake views. Bring your own RV hookups or plan for self-contained camping; no hookups at most sites. The island area is large for walking and exploration beyond standard campground activities.
Skip Poole Knobs if: You need RV hookups—campground has no hookups suitable for most RVs.. You require year-round camping—operations limited to May through October.. You're seeking a playground for children—not available on-site..
Best time to visit Poole Knobs: May-October — Official seasonal operations window; temperate climate provides long recreation season..
Nearby campgrounds: Jefferson Springs (SMYRNA, TN), Smith Springs (Antioch, TN), Anderson Road Campground (NASHVILLE, TN), Seven Points (Tn) (HERMITAGE, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Poole Knobs
Cell signal at Poole Knobs (LAVERGNE, TN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Request pull-through sites with water if available; site 41 confirmed as pull-through with lake views.
Bring your own RV hookups or plan for self-contained camping; no hookups at most sites.
The island area is large for walking and exploration beyond standard campground activities.
Official seasonal operations window; temperate climate provides long recreation season.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east to I-24 east. After 15 miles take exit 66B and turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway. Turn right onto Highway 41 north, and after about 1.5 miles turn right onto Fergus Road. Make another right onto Jones Mill Road and follow the signs to the campground after 4 miles.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — J Percy Priest Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at J Percy Priest Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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