Places to Stay Near the Caney Fork River – Our Top 7
When booking your adventure on the water with us, why not plan to stay awhile? There’s a wide range of river rentals available to make your romantic getaway, family reunion, or long weekend with friends a memorable one. To help you plan your vacation, we’ve compiled a list of places to stay near the Caney Fork River. From treehouses to log cabins, to retreat centers, there’s sure to be a vacation rental that meets your needs.
Edgar Evins Camping and Cabins
Silver Point, TN
Looking to get away from it all and spend time in the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort and convenience? Cabin rentals at Edgar Evins State Park are the answer! These fully furnished cabins have plenty of space for the family, plus full kitchens, access to a marina, a restaurant, and a swimming pool to enjoy all summer. With over 30 available economy suite cabins, Edgar Evins State Park is an option for family reunions, corporate retreats, or other adventurous getaways. Several cabins also allow pets, so you don’t have to leave your furry friend behind when looking for places to stay on your vacation.
Long Branch Campground
Lancaster, TN
Is camping more your speed? It’s hard to beat this popular destination for fishers and outdoor enthusiasts. Camp here, on the Caney Fork River, for hiking, hunting, fishing, boating and water sports. The campsite boasts 60 campsites, a large picnic shelter, a boat ramp, playground, and amenities like flush toilets, water and electric hookups, and drinking water for a comfortable stay. This is a popular spot for trophy trout fishing, and there’s abundant wildlife viewing. Come explore and experience all the Long Branch campground has to offer.
The Retreat at Center Hill Lake
Smithville, TN
Traveling with a large group? While there are many places to stay in the area, you may want to hold your next retreat or family reunion at the Retreat at Center Hill Lake. Situated on 139 acres and overlooking Center Hill Lake, the Retreat offers a lodge with suites, plus cabins perfect for families. All rooms are equipped with kitchens, and the catering and conference center is ready to meet the needs of your church or work group. With access to 600 acres of trails, dozens of hidden lake coves, and a variety of recreational activities, this is a wonderful place to explore the outdoors with your family or to hold a retreat or leadership conference. Plus, when you stay here, you are supporting Timothy Hill’s Residential Program, which ministers to young people ages 13-24.
Evans Mill
Smithville, TN
An hour from Nashville, and just minutes from Center Hill Lake, Evans Mill is a peaceful, wooded retreat steeped in history and outfitted with luxury amenities, activity and event packages, and fine dining. They’ve been hosting guests and events for 25 years and offer the perfect setting for your romantic weekend, your wedding, or your family vacation. Every room has a private entrance, beverage station, wi-fi and television. It’s the perfect balance of woodland retreat and luxury lodging.
Treehouse of Center Hill Lake (Air BnB)
This is no ordinary treehouse! If you’re looking for a place to stay that has that extra little something, this is the one for you. Kick your camping experience up a notch by choosing to stay here and make memories to last a lifetime! You’ve probably never seen a treehouse like this; it’s got 4 bedrooms, 8 beds, and 3 bathrooms, to sleep up to 10 guests. The amenities include five decks, a hot tub, fire pits, a trail to the lake, a covered deck, charcoal grill and awesome views. Located a few miles from Hurricane Marina, this is the place for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Center Hill Chalets
Smithville, TN
This is your one-stop destination for vacation rentals on the lake. From chalets, to condos, to log cabins and modern lake homes, Center Hill Chalets has the lodging you want for your getaway rental near Center Hill Lake. Choose from secluded properties in the woods or panoramic lake views, and choose from amenities, like hot tubs, decks, game tables and fireplaces when selecting places to stay for your getaway.
Sulfur Ridge Treehouse and Shasta Campers
Cookeville, TN
The Sulfur Ridge Treehouse, touted as Tennessee’s first luxury treehouse, is a luxurious retreat for two, tucked into the forest canopy on privately owned land in Cookeville, TN. This rental ranks high among our guests as one of their favorite places to stay. Its amenities include a clawfoot tub, private deck, firepit, hot tub, gas grill, hanging bed swing, rain shower, chandeliers, and more to make your private getaway as luxurious as it is unique. Get out and explore the outdoors, or visit Cookeville’s historic town square for shopping and entertainment during your stay. This luxury treehouse is the perfect setting for your romantic getaway.
For a larger group, consider retro glamping at Sulfur Ridge’s Shasta camp. It will feel like you’re stepping back in time to the good ‘ole days, with game nights, s’mores around the fire, and wholesome family fun in limited edition reissues of Shasta Airflyte campers. Each camper sleeps two and includes an individual cooking station and manicured lawn. The campground activity area includes a fire pit for stargazing, two custom stock tank pools, and outdoor games to help you slow down and enjoy the lazy days of summer.
Whether you choose the treehouse or the Shasta campsite, Sulfur Ridge will provide a unique adult-only vacation rental experience you won’t soon forget.
Looking for more options for places to stay? We will be featuring a list dedicated to camping and RV access in our upcoming blog!
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