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Seven Points (Tn)
J Percy Priest Lake
HERMITAGE, TN
HERMITAGE, TN
27 min drive from Nashville
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About Hiking Near Nashville
Nashville's surrounding landscape offers some of Tennessee's most accessible hiking and camping combinations, with trails winding through hardwood forests, along major reservoir shorelines, and across rare limestone ecosystems. Within an hour's drive of downtown, hikers can explore terrain ranging from the gentle rolling hills around J.
Best Time
Spring and fall provide optimal hiking conditions around Nashville, with temperatures ranging from the 60s to low 80s and lower humidity than summer months. March through May brings wildflower blooms across the hardwood forests, particularly dramatic in the cedar glades at Cedars of Lebanon State Park where rare Tennessee coneflowers emerge.
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- 12+ hiking campgrounds within 60 miles
- Near Nashville, Tennessee
- Options for every camping style
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Book Seven Points campground well in advance if you want the closest hiking base to Nashville—its 27-minute proximity and 677 reviews indicate consistent popularity.
- 2For less crowded trails, consider Bledsoe Creek State Park's 64-minute drive, where 176 reviews suggest lighter use despite excellent lakefront hiking.
- 3Bring tick repellent year-round, as the hardwood forests and meadows throughout the region harbor significant tick populations.
- 4The limestone terrain at Cedars of Lebanon and Old Stone Fort requires sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support, as karst features create uneven footing.
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Seven Points (Tn)2
Bledsoe Creek State Park3
Lock A4
Edgar Evins State Park5
Henry Horton State Park6
Montgomery Bell State Park7
Defeated Creek Park8
Long Hunter State Park9
Old Stone Fort State Park10
Anderson Road Campground11
Floating Mill Park12
Cedars Of Lebanon State ParkHiking Near Nashville FAQ
There are 12+ campgrounds offering hiking within 60 miles of Nashville, Tennessee. 9 accept online reservations.
Fees for hiking campgrounds near Nashville range from $24 to $100/night. Prices vary by site type and season.
It depends on the campground. 9 hiking campgrounds near Nashville accept online reservations. During peak season, popular sites fill quickly. Set up Outdoorithm alerts to catch cancellations.
10 of the 12 hiking campgrounds near Nashville are pet-friendly. Dogs must typically be leashed. Check individual campground policies for restrictions.
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