State Park / State Forest
Near Burns, Tennessee: $22–$45/night, rigs to 45 ft. Open Year-round. Book 12 months ahead via TN State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Burns, Tennessee
How much does camping at Montgomery Bell State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Montgomery Bell State Park Campground near Burns, Tennessee (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $22–$45/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 45 ft. Reservations: 12 months ahead via TN State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$45/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 45 ft
Reservation window
12 months ahead via TN State Parks portal
The insider read
Closest state-park camp to Nashville (45 min). Iron-ore history; old furnace ruins on grounds.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
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