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Running Water Creek

84%

· Guild, Marion, Tennessee

120 acres hosted by Thomas M.

2 lodging sites · 20 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

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Creature comforts

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

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

Field

84%

276 ratings · 203 reviews

Andrew N.

November 20, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Decent Place to Bed Down

I didn't spend too much time at the campground, got in late and left early as I was passing through. What stuck out to me was that the campground facilities were well kept, and the host was very easy to work with. One thing that would keep me from rating it higher would be the several trains that came through rather noisily waking me up a few times. Maybe bring some ear plugs if you are noise sensitive. Another thing to consider when visiting is that the road leading up to the campground crosses a raised railroad that is steep on both sides. You should exercise some caution. The night I came and the morning I left were both dark, foggy and with occasional rain which made driving more hazardous. When approaching the railroad tracks I couldn't see the road over the hood of my mid size truck once I began to get half way.

Michaela R.doesn't recommend

November 3, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Booking and arrival was super easy but the primitive campsites are not worth the price. The train is super loud, the campsites are very difficult to find in the dark and the map at the beginning of the campsite is confusing. The signage around is also pretty spread out. Possibly a great place for cabins or group camping but not for primitive solo.

Christian K.recommends

October 21, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Great stay and beautiful weather

Camping here was great. The property was very nice. The bathhouse was not only clean, but well kept up with and there was instant hot water. Sure it’s right next to an active train track. I live next to a train track so that didnt bother me. I would go back!

James B.doesn't recommend

October 21, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

I love the meadows. I bit pricy for what you get….BUT THE TRAIN NOISE IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS.

Kasie C.recommends

October 14, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

GREAT place to camp!!!! We loved ever second we were there. The owner came out each day to check on us. There was never a moment we didnt feel safe. Thank you for the wonderful experience ❤️

Lauren S.doesn't recommend

October 14, 2024

Running Water Creek Campgroud

Sites are not flat & beware of dogs

We only found 2 campsites that were flat enough for a tent and there are two resident dogs that my kids were not a fan of. We ended up leaving and staying somewhere else.

Location

Guild, Marion, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking