I highly recommend this place!!…read more I am from the outskirts of Chicago and I just bought a 2019 RV a year ago, and this was the first the family stayed at a private campground (not a State Park or KOA). It was a last minute decision to stop in TN for one night on our way hland we were happy we picked Deep Valley. First reasons to pick this place, great prices for the amenities. If you're cost-sensitive like me, or on a budget - great place. Of all the places we stayed at for the past two years they had the best prices! Second reason to stay here, and the biggest reason, the owner treated us like family - NO BS! When I pulled-in the park, I was greeted with a smile and he called me by my name before I introduced myself. They're in the people business and they do it well!! Pete is the man who greeted me. He is smart, informative, and super helpful. Everyone who writes about this campground is because of Pete and his family - they're great people and and worth meeting.

I absolutely have to give this place five stars. I'm not sure what the negative reviewer has…read moreexperienced, but we've been here for two months (staying one more), and it's beyond lovely. The owners are amazing, accommodating, and kind. Pete even checks with us weekly to see if we need propane. We have bonfires and potlucks, and we all celebrated Thanksgiving together. There's a beautiful trail that leads down to a waterfall and creek directly from the property. The pool is very nice, although it's too cold to swim now. The showers are much like campground showers, but they're always clean and warm with great water pressure. The washers and dryers are brand new HUGE HE machines. You pay one monthly fee and wash all you want, so definitely the best value we've ever experienced in a camp. The clubhouse is available at all times with pool, air hockey, foosball, games, puzzles...anything you'd really like to do. The camp itself is small and private and in the deep country. Very quiet. You will not ever experience similarities to a large, commercialized campground, so please do not arrive with those expectations. Come here if you enjoy the freedom to have campfires, hiking in your own backyard, and a family-like atmosphere. The owners are always here, it's safe, and it's close to Dale Hollow Lake, Standing Stone State Park, and many other attractions nearby. The electric is 30-amp, but we have had no issue with this. Pete lends you an adapter, as well as a cord to keep your waterlines insulated, then he coaches you on how to conserve electric. We've gone over a few times, and you simply walk down and flip a breaker. No issues at all. The WiFi is FANTASTIC. I work full-time from home online, so this is a MUST for me, and it has not failed us. What I love most is the horseshoe shape of the common grounds. You can see the swing set and pavilion from any site. My kids can safely play here, and the teenagers have been "hanging out" like they would with school friends. Lots of places here for them to socialize without being too close to campers (or bothersome). And they love children here, so it's a wonderful family camp. It's just an overall great camp filled with gracious people, nature, and heart. We love it here and will always come back when we're in this area. It breaks my heart to see only the negative Yelp review sponsored here because our family, as well as everyone else here and anyone who has arrived since, have experienced the total opposite of what this person reported. Please allow this as a review for customers to see, as the review shown is not stereotypically indicative of a stay at this amazing little campground.

We had a great week's stay at this campground! Campground is clean and well-maintained. The staff…read moreis extremely helpful and friendly. Sites are very spacious! We can't wait to get back here!

Brought the family here for an extended weekend getaway. Nice layout, You're not on top of each…read moreother. Gravel parking area with picnic table on a concrete slab and Fire pit. 3 deer hooks with a prep table. Water and electric hookups, but no sewage. Clean bathroom/shower house with private locking doors and intact shower curtains. Please, You must walk to the back of the campground and bring your fishing pole or a good book! There is a run-off from the nearby fish hatchery and it is so beautiful and relaxing. If you don't check it out...you will miss out!

Always enjoy our stay at Old Mill Camp! The spots are spacious, the grounds are well maintained,…read moreand the restrooms are spotless. Did I mention the value? Great pricing, especially if you stay a week or more.

My Husband just stayed two nights and can not stop raving about it. Said it was very nice,…read moreespecially the bathrooms and showers. I guarantee you'll love it here, just like him.

Highly recommended! Will and Sandy are super nice and quite accommodating. The sites are spacious…read moreand the grounds are amazing. One side of this quaint park has a playground, dog park and a large gazabo overlooking a pond. At the other end you'll find the office, showers, and laundry. Behind the necessities is a lovely walking path that runs along a creek; there's even a few little beaches for wadding. We were here a week, and from the park we easily saw four different waterfalls: Roaring Rivers Falls, Cummins Falls, Colditz Cove Falls were fairly local, great hiking and free! Ruby Falls was about $30 per adult and two hours away, but it well worth the drive! We also took a 90 minute drive to the edge of Nashville to see the Lane Motor Museum.

Sandy and Will are so friendly and welcoming. The campground is very clean with level spots…read more Enjoyed walking along the creek and great conversations. Thank you!

Good campground site. I have a thing for bathrooms. These bathrooms are not that clean. Dead bugs…read moreand Showers are a tad bit yucky. I clean houses and there is no reason in my opinion that campground bathrooms cannot be clean. Host was very nice.

The owners are so sweet and maintain the campsites beautifully! It was awesome being less than 15…read moreminutes to explore mammoth caves. The sites are a little close, but there was plenty of room for our dogs, the fire ring and the picnic table.

Cummins Falls State Park is located 10 miles north of the town of Cookeville, in Central Tennessee…read more Can you go swimming at Cummins Falls??? Of course you can! It's a 1 mile hike down to the bottom of a gorge to reach a swimming hole Travel and Leisure Magazine rates...as one of the "10 Best in the United States"! It's $7 to gain access to the gorge. You can purchase passes online ahead of time at tnstateparks.com. Or, you can buy passes inside the Visitor Center the day of, but they allot only 200 tickets per day so depending upon the time of year, passes can sell out quickly especially during peak summers. Now...there is a waterfall overlook to check out but I think it'd be more worthwhile to get to Cummins Falls ASAP before the crowds arrive and you can always visit the lookout on the return trip back up towards the trailhead. Once you reach the river area, it's 6/10th's of a mile remaining until you arrive at the falls. Also, make sure to hang towards the left while hiking beside the river and (imo) it's imperative to be wearing water shoes as the creek is filled with sharp rocks and water levels reaching shin high. While hiking to Cummins Falls, you really get a sense for being in the heart of nature. I enjoyed the setting. Approaching the falls, it's 75 feet of cascading waters flowing down the cliffside and ideal for swimming. Best of all, visitors can climb the rocks and explore at their leisure making for an adventurous experience. Of course, it's a rite of passage to finish the experience in style by going swimming. The park opens at 8am. I'd suggest arriving as early as possible before it gets busy. The park closes at 6pm but there's a clearly stated sign that visitors must exit the gorge area by 5pm. One extra note...lifeguards are on duty at Cummins Falls throughout the day. When returning back up towards the trailhead, now head over to the lookout platform getting to admire Cummins Falls from high above. It makes for a photogenic perspective and is a clear reminder of why the great outdoors can be so special. Right nearby Cummins Falls SP are more local waterfalls to check out including...Fall Creek Falls, Burgess Falls, Ozone Falls, Virgin Falls, Piney Falls and Stinging Fork Falls, just to name a few.

Highly recommend so beautiful here. We hiked here from the water side. I guess some other easier…read moreway was shut down. They do not allow people to go here at certain times so make sure to check before you go. It is a major hike so being lots of water and charge your battery for pics

Camping there is so shady with Hugh trees and the lake is right there with great views. Not too…read morefar is the marina and boat rentals with a camping store. This is the vacation spot for a family or a few friends . I only wish it was like years ago and no reservation is required, just drive in and pay for a spot . I can't say enough about this area, showers are clean and I can't wait to get back there

This was the second time that I've visited Holly Bay campground. It's located in Daniel Boone…read moreNational Forest and on Laurel Lake and just a few miles from Cumberland Falls. It's my favorite campground when I'm looking for seclusion. It seems like you're hours from the city, but it's just about an hour and a half from Lexington and 20 minutes or so from the interstate. The Grove is it's sister property, so if there isn't spots available here, there may be some at The Grove. Loops D & H are available via reservation, the other loops are walk up. This time we stayed in loop G area... G2 was our site and through the trees, you could see the lake. The paved pad was long and then there were steps that led to the huge graveled fire pit area. Perfect for tent camping. It wasn't considered a premium or double site, but compared to state resort park sites, it was at least twice as big. The shower house was decent. The water cold and the fact that the water on the shower was controlled by a button that you had to push every 30 seconds, was a bit annoying. I was thankful for hand soap and toilet paper though. The lady at check-in was a hot mess. She kept answering her cell phone and the landline phone instead of waiting on us. She didn't know which sites were lake side and wouldn't let us pay, look to choose a site, drop off and come back. She made us tow the camper down the narrow paths, choose a spot and then come back to pay with the camper in tow. Then it took her at least 10 minutes to write up the ticket, etc. After a 45 minute fiasco, we finally set up in the dark. Lesson learned... Remember what site # that you want, if you've not been there, study the map before you go. Things to consider are if you want to be by the lake, the shower house, or away from other sites. It's an American Land and Leisure run campground. I can't really figure out the ins and outs of the structurally run campgrounds... I've stayed at the Cor of Engineer, state park and KOA campgrounds. The American Land and Leisure campgrounds and sites seem to be the biggest and the most inexpensive.

Very cool place awesome hike. Dipping in the water on a hot day was amazing. All kinds of beautiful…read morenature and sounds. Brought a publix sub from florida to enjoy out here

Rock Island State Park has a strange layout but is jam-packed with interesting sites. If you stop…read morein the Visitor Center, they have maps and written directions on how to hit the highlights easily. You can view different falls, cascades, flow stones, and more from short distance strolls to overlooks, or delve deeper into the gorge for a closer view. Swimming is not permitted except in certain areas, so take notice, people have drowned here. Be careful when hiking and exploring the floor of the gorge as the dam can release water with limited warning. That being said, the Twin Falls and Great Falls are lovely, and the diverse landscape keeps the walk extremely interesting! Me and the dog did the Upstream and Downstream trails on the Twin Falls side, and the Gorge Trail on the Great Falls side, and while Dianne, they are steep and slippery, so wear proper shoes!

Nolin Lake has been my family's second home for years now. We started by RV camping at their…read morecampground facility, which was always nice, had plenty of space to roam around and nice showers/bathrooms. A couple years later my parents upgraded to a lake house, and they come down here almost every weekend (Even in the winter!!) I try to make it out here at least a couple times a year and it's always a fun time. The lake is gigantic and absolutely beautiful to cruise on. The surrounding neighborhoods have lovely homes and friendly people. All of the facilities that I have visited at this state park have always felt clean and nice. I could easily recommend this park to anyone. It is way out in the country off of the highway, but it is well worth it for a relaxing weekend in the sun!

Great little campground not too far from Mammoth Cave national park. They have electric and…read moreprimitive camp sites. The campground is not that big, with one bathhouse and a playground. There is a dump station with 2 sites. The reservation check in has ice and fire wood, but it's hit or miss if someone is there to help you. We never even officially checked in because no one was there. We stayed on electric site #2 and it was perfectly shaded and quiet. The sites are nice and level with large spaces for games, hammocks, dogs, etc. Just outside the campground is the beach, park office and lake access for boats. The beach is small, but maintained well. We went on a 95+ degree day and the lake water felt like bath water, it was so warm. The lake was busy with a lots of boats and lots of beach goers. The park is pretty small, it mostly encompasses the lake, and there is not much around there. It take 40 min to get to the interstate and close to an hour to reach Mammoth Cave.

Perfect facility! What a community! There is no stranger as everyone speaks and greets each other…read morethroughout the day. Car camping spot comes with a picnic table , fire pit, lantern pole, and small area to place items. Shower and bathroom areas are clean and there was never a wait for use. Trash can and fire wood on site at entrance to the camp grounds. Be prepared with bug spray and to check yourself and little ones for ticks. We had a raccoon visitor. If tent camping place food in car overnight if possible. I'm surprised no one reviewed the beach area on Yelp. It was hard to find. We drove a ways to Nolin State Park public beach. Small area but just right if you're looking for sun, sand, and water. There is a concession stand that was open from 1-7 pm. I thought that was brilliant and convenient. Overall wonderful experience! We would return.

unfortunately there is no regulation on LOUD generators being run until 10pm. Stayed here for a…read morelong weekend and unfortunately the site next to us ran their LOUD generator for almost every moment we were at our site. We walked the loop before bedtim, trying to get a break from the loud noise, but realized the ENTIRE LOOP was affected by the loud generator. When there are plenty of sites with electrical hookups, generators should not be allowed Be considerate of your neighbors, leave the LOUD generators at home, and book a site that comes with electricity