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Running Water Creek

84%

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212 reviews

· Guild, Marion, Tennessee

120 acres hosted by Thomas M.

2 lodging sites · 20 RV/tent sites

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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Running Water Creek is a unique, fully off grid campground just 20 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. We have 80+ campsites spread out over 120 acres. Most of the roads are accessible in any small car, but some roads require 4x4 (they're marked with a sign). We have a bath house with toilets, showers, and sinks and even offer hot water! Our well and cabins are all solar powered as we are not on the electric grid. Some info about the property: -we DO NOT have water or power hookups -we have gravel roads with a 5 MPH speed limit on the property (if you drive too fast the roads will seem rough) -we are right next to a highway and train tracks so there will be some noise (some days are better than others and we have no way of predicting how many trains will/will not go by) -none of our campsites have picnic tables (please plan accordingly) -most campsites have fire rings built, but if you choose a site without one you need to build your own

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84% Recommend290 ratings · 212 reviews

Camping at Thomas' land offers a mixed experience, with some campers appreciating the spacious sites and clean facilities, while others are disturbed by the frequent noise from nearby trains and traffic. The hot showers receive praise, particularly after a chilly night, and the owner's friendliness is often mentioned positively. However, the proximity to an active train track, causing noise disruptions throughout the night, is a common complaint. Finding campsites in the dark can be challenging due to limited signage, and the rough access road could be better maintained.

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James F.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Well spaced sites, great scenery. We enjoyed the stay and will be back

Bonnie W.

16 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

The train is real and the campsite

Tent · With pets ·

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Well, it was an experience entering this campground; I was greeted by a large garbage fire and had to wait about 10 minutes for the train to pass. I got there late though I did manage to see some of the beautiful sunset. I also was very confused about where I was supposed to be headed. I think maybe it was because it was dark, but I don’t know there were no signs as far as I could tell. The no sign thing was pretty bad, but the trains were worse. I know they weren’t about the trains in the description, but you cannot imagine how many trains passed by this campsite some nights. Maybe other nights is better, but I will not return to this place.

Raymond H.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

16 ft car ·

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Thomas’s land was very special and he is super friendly. The hot shower was amazing after a cold February night. Will definitely stay again if I’m in the area!

Clay W.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

27 ft travel trailer ·

Running Water Creek Campgroud

A little scarry drvung up and over the failroad trax the better entrance was the 2nd entrance the road was more level getting a camper in and out .the site was open and very nice

Andrew B.

7 reviews

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· January 2025

Tent ·

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Plenty of space/area to camp. Nice hot shower which felt great after camping in 18* temps in VA the night before.

Christy D.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· December 2024

Train noise is awful

15 ft travel trailer ·

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Not sure we recommend this place. The noise from the trains was awful. About every 2 hours all night long. Only got a couple hours of sleep from the noise. Actually made our travel trailer shake.

Location

Guild, Marion, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

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