Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

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Campground and Shelter Closures:

The Happy Hollow Campground, Lakefront Campground, Ballfield, Baseball Shelter and Volleyball Shelter will all be closed for 2026 due to a campground renovation project. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions about your current reservation, please call us at 1 (888) 867-2757.

Choose your first and last camping nights or select the Calendar View button to view all campsites for two weeks starting 5/21.

Select the Map View button to show available sites for on interactive maps.

Check In Check Out

Choose a check in and check out date. Use arrow keys to navigate calendar days and Enter to select dates.

Camping at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Two standard campgrounds can be found at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park with 50 standard sites between them along with two backcountry sites for those looking to rough it.

Select your camping dates to:

View available sites for any date range
See next available dates for individual sites
Learn about the features of specific campsites
Complete your reservation and receive confirmation.

Learn more general information about the Nathan Bedford Forrest campground.

Map & Directions

Park Contact Info:

Eva, TN 38333
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Reserve Your Favorite Sites

See All Available Nights

You can view all available nights, up to 12 months ahead, of any campsite that is showing unavailable for your selected dates. Unavailable campsites are shown on the map as gray icons.

Show Available Dates

The description window of any unavailable campsite includes a large green button with "Show Available Dates". Use this button to reveal an interactive calendar that shows every available date for that campsite — allowing you to easily change your dates so you can reserve that favorite campsite.

This will also reset your selected dates so that you can select more than one campsite for the same dates.

If you need assistance making campsite reservations, please give us a call. We'll be happy to help you plan your next camping trip.

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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Camping Reservation Policies

General Campground Policies

Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.

Camping rates are for up to 6 persons per campsite with exceptions made for immediate family. For groups larger than 6, please reserve additional campsite(s).
Within designated locations, the pitching of tents or parking of trailers or other camper units is permitted only at the sites designated.
The installation of permanent camping facilities is prohibited. Also, the digging or leveling of the ground at any campsite is prohibited.
Discounts and coupons are not allowed on premium sites.
Camping equipment must be completely removed and camping sites cleaned by campers before departure.
Quiet shall be maintained in all campgrounds between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. Noise from generators, etc. found to impede public enjoyment of the park shall be prohibited at all times. The park manager and/or park rangers will make the determination as to whether a generator is too loud or impedes public enjoyment of the park.
The gathering of wood for use as fuel in campgrounds or picnic areas shall be limited to dead material on the ground, except where such gathering is prohibited by the Park Manager by the posting of appropriate signs.
Golf carts are only allowed on the paved roads within the campgrounds. Anyone operating a golf cart in the campgrounds must have a valid driver's license.
Maximum stay for camping is 14 days (28 days December 1 to February 28/29). After the maximum stay, members of the camping party must vacate the park for 3 consecutive camping nights prior to returning. The maximum length of stay applies equally to the camping group / family as well as the camping unit. Campers which leave the campground prior to the maximum stay, and have been departed for less than 3 consecutive nights, will have their maximum stay limit determined from their original arrival date.
Camping and the use of trailers or other camper units is permitted only at designated location.
Proof of ADA eligibility must be presented at check-in prior to occupying an ADA designated site. Failure to present proof of eligibility could result in the cancelation of your reservation.

Notice: Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is going trash-can-free. There will no longer be trash cans located at each site in our campgrounds beginning Monday, August 7th. Happy Hollow and Lakefront Campgrounds will each be served by a conveniently located dumpster. The benefits of this initiative include improved aesthetics, a significant cost savings in materials, labor, and fuel, as well as increased productivity. For further information, please contact the park office at 731-593-6445.

Camping Reservation and Cancellation Policies

Nightly campsite fees are based on location, season, and site amenities. Fees are subject to state and local taxes and are subject to change. Advanced reservations are available prior to arrival, and may be made up to 1 year in advance. There is a non-refundable $5.00 Advanced Reservation Fee per campsite that provides for managing the reservation system at Tennessee State Parks.

Individuals requesting to rent overnight accommodations must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. A parent or an adult must accompany children or individuals under the age of eighteen years. Valid identification may be requested and/or required by park personnel for verification of age.

Discounts and coupons are not allowed on premium sites.
Only one discount or coupon can be applied per reserved site.
Each discounted site must be occupied by a discount eligible guest.
U.S. Active Military members can take advantage of a 25% to 50% discount on nightly camping rates. Current U.S. Military ID Card or leave papers are required upon check-in at the park. Active Military discounts are only available within 30 days of the reserved arrival date.
TN State Employees and retirees qualify for a 25% to 50% discount on camping rates. State-issued identification is required at check-in at the park. TN State Employee discounts are only available within 30 days of the reserved arrival date.
Reservations may be cancelled up to and including 2 days prior to the scheduled arrival date with a refund of all campground fees - minus the $5.00 advanced reservation fee.
Cancellations made 1 day prior to arrival date will forfeit the first night's campsite fees, taxes and the $5.00 advanced reservation fee, per campsite.
Cancellations made the same day as the scheduled arrival, for reservations of two or more days, will forfeit the first two nights rate, taxes and the $5.00 advanced reservation fee, per campsite. If only one night was reserved, cancelling on the scheduled arrival date will forfeit all fees and taxes, per campsite.
If this reservation is part of a contracted group, then the contract's cancellation policies supersede the above individual cancellation policies.
To cancel your reservation, please call Central Reservations at 888-TNPARKS (888-867-2757) or call the park directly during regular business hours or cancel online. Cancellations may not be made via voicemail or social media. The Park Manager has the discretion to adjust the cancellation procedures as deemed necessary.
Refunds to credit / debit cards can take up to 7 days.
Guests that do not occupy their reserved site by 12:00 noon the day following the first nights' reservation will forfeit all fees and the reserved campsite may become available for other guests. If you do not intend to occupy a reserved site on the first reserved night, contact the park so that we can hold the site for you, or assist you in making other arrangements.
If payment is made using a gift card, please retain this gift card in case you cancel your reservation. Any refunds must be made to the original gift card.

TDEC / TN State Parks reserves the right to cancel a reservation and/or contract anytime with 100% refund of all monies received for the reservation.

Supporting TN State Parks

Thank you for supporting your Tennessee State Parks. Your reservations and purchases provide critical funding for this park system. Want to learn how you can do even more to support the parks? Visit https://tnstateparks.com/donate to learn about volunteer and fundraising opportunities.

Firewood Policy

Only Certified Heat Treated Firewood is allowed to enter the state park. Please help us to protect Tennessee's state parks and forests. See http://www.protecttnforests.org for more information about invasive forest pests. You may also go to http://www.firewoodscout.org to find a vendor who sells Certified Heat Treated Firewood. Also, we ask that you please do not stack firewood more than 3 feet high.

Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy

All guests must adhere to Tennessee State Parks' Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy, viewable at https://tnstateparks.com/about/policies#collapse-public-internet-wifi-use, while visiting any park facility or area where internet or Wi-Fi services are offered.

Tennessee Conservationist Magazine

Want to learn more about your Tennessee State Parks as well as native species, history, conservation, archaeology, and Tennessee culture? If so, we invite you to check out a sample of the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks! Our bi-monthly print and online publication features smart articles and stunning photography. In our pages, you'll discover insider tips on things to see and do, and find ways to connect with resources and activities in Tennessee State Parks and across our state. And if you like what you see, be sure to subscribe online to the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine, where you may opt for a print version or a digital version, or both!

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Parkwide Availability Calendar

Select Available Nights

To select nights for your camping reservation, click on an active check-in date for the desired campsite. Then select the last night of your stay. Your reservation will be highlighted and your check-out date is indicated on the next date. Most campsites require a minimum of a 2-night stay.

Use the Calendar or links to change the date range of the list.

Select Multiple Campsites

Using this view, you can select more than one campsite, as well as multiple check-in and check-out dates, on the same reservation. This allows you to assemble a longer reservation from more than one campsite - helpful during the busy season. You can also reserve multiple sites for your group to accommodate varying arrivals or departures.

Consecutive Nights Required

You may select any number of campsites and dates as long as your reservation is no longer than 14 nights and all dates are consecutive or overlap.

As an example, you can make multiple campsite reservations with varying check-in or check-out dates as long as all dates overlap or are consecutive.

Reserving campsites with separate date ranges, such as over two different weekends with unreserved dates in between, requires making separate reservations. You can complete one reservation and use the Make Another Reservation button in the confirmation stage to easily make additional reservations.

Rates & Descriptions

The nightly rate for each campsite is displayed by date and individual site. Note that rates are subject to change based on availability and season.

The quoted rate for each night does not include taxes or the reservation fee.

Information on each campsite is displayed by selecting the campsite name in the left column.

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Multi-Site Camping Itinerary

How do I create a multi-site camping itinerary?

This park offers the ability to create a camping itinerary that spans multiple nights and different campsites — allowing campers to hike throughout the park and stay at a variety of sites, all in one reservation and incurring only one reservation fee.

To add the next date to your reservation; select the button to return to the site selector stage. Your arrival date of Friday, May 22 will be set as your next Arrival date for this leg of your itinerary.

From the site selection stage, choose the campsite(s) for the next night of your itinerary. The number of campsites you may select for each leg is limited to the number of sites from previous leg.

You may repeat this process for up to a total of 14 nights per reservation. Once you have settled on your itinerary, simply complete the reservation process below. A confirmation will be emailed to you with details of each campsite and dates in your itinerary.