Laurel Creek Campground

08/20/2026

📣🥳📣 FOLLOW HERE FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 📣🥳📣

We know you are all excited - so are we! But good things can’t be rushed!

We have a lot of repairs and health permits and insurance and all kinds of behind the scenes things to wrap up before we can officially open…. Including a new website and booking system! And all of these things take time!

Before messaging / calling / texting…

PLEASE CHECK OUR PAGE FOR UPDATES FIRST!

We will announce at least 3 days ahead of time when bookings will re-open.

⭐️ ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE ONLINE!
⭐️ FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

We are hoping to be ready by early September but at this time, we do not have a firm date!

Thanks for being patient with us. This is a family owned and operated business - and that means it’s just us and we both also work full time jobs ❤️

Keep checking in! We will post as we know more!

08/15/2026

We have exciting updates!

We will be re-opening to nightly rentals in the next few weeks!

We are so grateful for the pipeline workers that came and stayed with us this year - with all the unexpected turns in business, it saved us and gave us a chance to regroup and move forward in our new direction!

That being said, most of them are moving on to the next job - just in time for fall foliage camping!

We will announce a firm date once it's available (we have to work on some repairs and also get our permits back in order etc.) so once we know, you'll know.

CHECK FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES!

Moving forward, please note:
- no SXS in the campground
- all bookings will be made online for management purposes (no phone calls/texts/facebook messages etc. please)
- quiet hours from 10 to 7 weeknights, 11 to 8 weekends
- non-refundable 20% upon booking, balance due two weeks before stay. No exceptions. No refunds.

SXS will be welcome to trailer in/trailer out to ride the trails still open but nothing has changed in regards to the trails and legality of the trail system. That being said, to keep things quiet at the campground for everyone, we are no longer allowing SXS etc to be ridden within the campground.

We are sad too but need to move forward - it was a very hard time for us and one we prefer not to relive by having to talk about it all the time. We know you mean well - but please, lets all just move on and enjoy this beautiful piece of land!

Stay tuned for more updates!

08/12/2026

Near Jamestown, Tennessee, a mile-and-a-half walk through old-growth hemlocks drops you at the base of a 60-foot waterfall you can actually step behind — bring good shoes for the slick spots

07/28/2026

LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE:

AVAILABLE SOON:
⭐️ 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment (lower unit)
⭐️ Commercial unit - formerly used as a salon

COMING SOON:
⭐️ 2-3 bedroom apartment (upper unit) - coming in Nov
⭐️ Studio apartment (upper unit) - coming in Nov

Pet friendly!
Horse options available with cabin rental!

PM for info.

Located off Park Rd near Pickett

*these are private rentals owned by the same owners of the campground. Not affiliated or located AT the campground.

07/02/2026

06/30/2026

Join us!

06/04/2026

We wanted to share an official update!

Due to the unexpected loss of access to the trail system that has long been a key part of the Laurel Creek experience, we have made the difficult decision to transition to an **extended-stay campground model for the 2026 season**. During 2026, we will be offering **monthly campsite rentals and extended-stay cabin rentals only**.

This was not a decision we wanted to make, but it is one we believe is necessary to help preserve both our business and our home while we navigate these challenges. We remain hopeful that circumstances will improve and that we will be able to welcome back our traditional campers and visitors in **2027**.

We cannot adequately express our gratitude for the support, friendships, and memories that so many of you have shared with us over the years. Your patronage has meant the world to our family, and we hope you'll continue to follow, support, and stay connected with Laurel Creek Campground as we work toward the future.

For those looking for a peaceful place to call home for a month or longer, Laurel Creek offers:

🏕️ Spacious monthly campsites with plenty of shade and room to relax
🏡 Comfortable extended-stay cabin accommodations
🐾 Pet-friendly camping and cabins, because pets are family too
🏊 Private swimming pool exclusively for registered campground guests
🧺 Convenient on-site laundry facilities
🌲 Beautiful natural surroundings in the heart of the Upper Cumberland
🤝 A quiet, friendly atmosphere perfect for extended stays
🎣 Close to area lakes, rivers, outdoor recreation, and local attractions
🚗 Easy access to Jamestown, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Pickett CCC Memorial State Park, and more

If you or someone you know is looking for long-term camping or extended-stay lodging, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're working in the area, relocating, enjoying retirement, or simply looking for a peaceful place to stay, Laurel Creek may be the perfect fit.

📞 Contact us through Facebook at facebook.com/camplaurelcreek or visit **camplaurelcreek.com** for availability and information.

Thank you for being part of the Laurel Creek story. We appreciate your support more than words can express, and we hope you'll continue following our journey as we work toward reopening our traditional campground operations in the future.

Please like, share, and help us spread the word about our monthly camping and cabin rentals for 2026.

— Justin & Amanda

06/03/2026

From Appalachian storytelling traditions to some of the darkest skies in the East, learn about the people, places, and traditions that make Big South Fork special. Join a park ranger for an evening program at Bandy Creek Campground on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 PM ET. Program will be held at the Campfire Circle across from the swimming pool parking lot.

For more information, visit the park website at https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Attendance is worth 5 GO BIG Points. To learn more about the Go Big Challenge, visit https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/big-south-fork-go-big-challenge.htm.

Photo: NPS

05/15/2026

Seeing a bear at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area can be a memorable experience. While exciting, it is important to remember that bears are wild animals and should always be given plenty of space.

Help reduce preventable human-bear encounters by following a few simple safety practices:
• Stay alert while hiking and make noise on the trail
• Give bears plenty of space and never approach
• Store food, trash, and scented items properly
• Never feed wildlife

For additional bear safety information and food storage guidelines, visit https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/foodstorage.htm

Image: A black bear moves through vegetation near the forest edge at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. NPS Photo

04/22/2026

‼️‼️‼️‼️ TRAILS ARE STILL CLOSED ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Another local campground has been purchased and under new ownership and they are advertising that the trails are back open and that is NOT the case!

Sadly nothing has changed. It is still illegal to cross into KY from the TN side and the KY side is still private property.

It broke our hearts and we nearly lost the campground and our home over these trails closing. We are still avid riders and trust us, we would be the FIRST to tell everyone if they were back open.

You are risking a ticket and getting your machine impounded by riding all the trails as before.

And FYI the campgrounds response to my comments about the LAW were to block me so that should say all you need to know. This is our home and we will protect what trails we have so we don’t lose any more! It is a privilege to ride or hike any trails and we must follow the law.

https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests/pickett.html

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