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Jefferson Springs

โ˜…4.6(515 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandJ Percy Priest Lake ยท Smyrna, Tennessee
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About Jefferson Springs

Jefferson Springs is a national park campground at J Percy Priest Lake in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches J Percy Priest Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Jefferson Springs is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 515 reviews.

Other campgrounds at J Percy Priest Lake include Poole Knobs, Smith Springs, Anderson Road Campground, Seven Points (tn) and Cook Day Use Area.

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Location

Address

Smyrna, Tennessee

Coordinates

36.0003, -86.4728

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขMay sees 10 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Jefferson Springs FAQ

How far in advance should I book Jefferson Springs?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Jefferson Springs?

May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Jefferson Springs. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Jefferson Springs right now?

Jefferson Springs is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Jefferson Springs located?

Jefferson Springs is located in J Percy Priest Lake, near Smyrna, Tennessee.

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