Montgomery Bell Camping
Notification Alert

Some Trails Closed

Montgomery Bell State Park

Portions of the Montgomery Bell and Creech Hollow Trails will be closed for visitor safety beginning 3/2/26 due to a timber salvage project as a result of the November storms that brought down thousands of trees. We anticipate reopening the closed portions in May 2026.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park office.

Campground Closure

Montgomery Bell State Park

The Campground at Montgomery Bell (or the Four Mile Creek Campground) is currently closed for renovations. If you have any questions, please call our Central Reservations at 1 (888) 867-2757.

  • Vintage trailer parked in a lush, green forest campground.
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    Reservations

    1-888-867-2757
    1-888-TN-PARKS

    Park Office

    1-615-797-9052 

    Backcountry Camping Info

    1-615-797-9052
    Reserve a Campsite

    Camping at Montgomery Bell

    Montgomery Bell State Park is located in Middle Tennessee, about 40 minutes west of downtown Nashville. The park features forested landscapes and three lakes that support a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, and paddling during their stay. 

    Camping options include sites for tents and RVs with water and electric hookups, with some sites also offering sewer connections. Backcountry camping is available along the park’s designated overnight trail by permit, with designated shelters available for overnight use.

    • Vintage camper with striped awning in a forest campsite.
    • RVs parked in a lush green forest campground.
    • Silver trailer in a lush forest with a picnic table nearby.
    • Tent in a wooded campsite with scattered sunlight.

    Montgomery Bell Tent and RV Campsites 

    Tent & RV

    Open year-round, the campground provides 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric service, with many including water and onsite sewer. Most electrical sitescan accommodate 60 ft. campers. There are three bathhouses in the campground, and picnic tables, trash cans, and grills are available at each campsite. Some sites are available along the creek bank running beside the campground.

    Campsites can only contain one motorhome (RV, fifth-wheel, pop-up, travel trailer) plus one tent OR two tents. Campsites are limited to 4 people per site.

    There are 2 accessible pull-through campsites.

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    • Wooden cabin with porch in a lush green forest.
    • Wooden picnic table and birdhouse by a lake, surrounded by trees.
    • Wooden cabin entrance with a ramp leading to a forested lake area.

    Montgomery Bell Backcountry Camping

    Backcountry Camping

    Backcountry camping is allowed on the overnight trail with a backcountry camping permit. Tent camping is not allowed on the overnight trail.  

    To reserve a backcountry shelter, please call the backcountry reservation line. 

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    All rates subject to change. Taxes and fees are added upon reservation.  A $5 non-refundable reservation fee per site is required. A $10 cancellation fee applies.

    Details You Should Know

    • Additional Individuals

      Up to 3 additional individuals may be allowed per site. An additional $1 per person per night will be charged.  

    • Check-Out / Quiet Time

      Check-out time is 12 noon. Quiet time is from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. Please be respectful of other campers when preparing to leave the campsite. Try not to disturb others.  

    • Pets

      Dogs, cats and other pets are welcome at the campground, but are to be controlled and on a leash at all times. They may not be tied and left unattended outside. Pets are not allowed inside any buildings, rental unit, pavilions, beach area or playground areas.  

    Firewood Policy 

    Tennessee State Parks asks that ALL campfires be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Please refrain from bringing untreated wood into the park.  

    • Protect Tennessee Forests 

      To learn more about the pests that threaten Tennessee and what you can do to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests, click the link below.

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    • Don’t Move Firewood 

      To learn more about Don’t Move Firewood, click the link below.

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    • Find Firewood Vendors 

      Find firewood vendors near you, when you are at the park, or on the way.

    Accessibility at Montgomery Bell

    Visit the park’s accessibility page to see detailed accessibility information.

    Plan Your Trip

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    Visit the Gift Shops

      • Small wooden building surrounded by trees, with signs and a vending window.

      The Camp Store 

      The park’s camp store is your best spot for finding gear, snacks, and accessories to make your camping experience exceptional. The camp store is your go-to destination for ice cream, ingredients for S'mores, and of course a lighter! 

      Hours: Open seasonal hours

      • souvenirs placed and lit up on a shelf

      Visitor Center Gift Shop

      The Visitor Center Gift Shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park.   

      Address:
      1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns TN, 37029
      1-615-797-9052

      Hours: 
      Monday - Saturday
      8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
      Closed Sunday

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