Army Corps of Engineers · Tennessee
Poole Knobs
Army Corps of Engineers · Tennessee, United States
- Sites
- 78
- Hookups
- 47 electric, 47 with water, 31 no hookups
- Season
- May 3 to September 23
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 571 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- J Percy Priest Lake
- Nearest town
- LAVERGNE
- Address
- 493 JONES MILL ROAD, LAVERGNE, TN, 37086
- Phone
- 615-459-6948
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
78 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
Recreation
The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.
Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, Cherokee bass, and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers.
Facilities
Poole Knobs Campground offers 87 shady and spacious campsites, along with one larger group camping site. The campground features drinking water, a dump station, flush toilets and hot showers, creating a comfortable camping experience. A boat ramp is provided, allowing guests to take advantage of the vast, sparkling lake.
The group campsite can accommodate up to 40 campers, making it an ideal spot for family parties.
Natural Features
J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its mission. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water.
In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands.
A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower.
Nearby Attractions
J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors countless cultural activities in addition to the conveniences of a metro area.
Charges & Cancellations
There is a $10.00 transaction fee for all cancelled reservations.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 29° | 2° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 35° | 12° | 73° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 43° | 23° | 80° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 51° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 63° | 45° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 69° | 52° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 65° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 72° | 64° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 68° | 55° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 51° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 43° | 22° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 35° | 16° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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