Arnold AFB FamCamp

There is no gate or access control to this FamCamp. As such, the Rec Office has restricted any onsite, same day reservation. The Post Commander as directed that all occupied sites must have a Recreation Office tag, with the occupant's last name and dates of the reservation. Without that tag, the AF security are directed to tow any RVs occupying a site without a Rec Office tag. The base security teams patrol the campground, identify unauthorized RVs and get them forcibly (tow!) removed from the campground. Subsequently, after hours arrival at base requires getting the RV site tag from the security officer at the Arnold AFB gate. Our initial day, we neither registered nor had an site tag. Also, when approaching to the gate, it is quite a twist-and-turn, almost challenging even our 31ft Class C. The original on-site campground office is closed and is being used as a storage shed. The staff are over on the Arnold AFB proper, about a mile-and-a-half from the FamCamp, through the secured base gate. The office hours are voice announced as 10-6 Monday-Friday, 10-4 Saturday, closed Sunday and Federal holidays. Patience is a virtue as we started calling at 10am on Saturday and got a return call at 2:45pm. But they were gracious in extending our stay an additional night. Oh, and we proudly posted our RecCtr tag on our site marker. The water hookups at some of the sites are some distance from the concrete pad, but still within 25 feet. The power, though, seems to have aged as the 30amp circuit breaker tripped when both the single air conditioner and the microwave came online. Simple to fix by using a 50-to-30am dongle, in addition to the usual 30amp surge protector. Concrete pads for RVs, but the electric and water hookups might be an unusually far distance from the normal RV access ports. Note that the sites can handle nominally between 25 and 35 feet, if one wants all leveling devices on the concrete pads. Lack of septic support even more limiting by the dump station being elevated above the outflow from the RV making it hard to dump the tanks. The Starlink coverage is limited by the extensive overhead foliage to 31Mbps up/6Mbps. T-Mobile came in at over 400Mbps download/40Mbps upload. Free base WiFi (Arnold_AFB_QOL-Net) came in at 8Mbps down/3.6Mbps up and FamCamp WiFi (Famcamp-Wifi) clocked in at 163Mbps up/26Mbps down. Both USAF provided free WiFi have different passphrases available from the Recreation Services during office hours, or in the lobby of the Wingo Lodge (Visitor's Quarters for military personnel and their families, no pets). Also, the code for the laundry is also picked up from the check-in desk at the Wingo Lodge when getting RV/Tent site card.

Boy, we had a great time here! We arrived June 19th (Federal holiday) so no one was around to check us in. Our reserved site (site 17) was beautiful - right on the water! - but we also have a one-year-old, and my wife didn't like being so close to the water with a toddler. We just "claimed" a safer site and contacted staff once they were back at work next day, no problems. Sites are concrete pads with plenty of space. Lots of room for older kids to ride bikes, and there's a swimming beach at the campground. Campfires are allowed on site in the fire ring (which is kind of a treat for military campgrounds). On site wifi is free and very usable. Arnold AFB is pretty small facilities wise. It has a tiny commissary and a class six, and that's about it. Talking with a cashier, evidently there's only ~30 active-duty personnel stationed on post as it's primarily an R&D facility for the Air Force. Local towns of Manchester and Tullahoma were both pleasant to visit, and we had a nice hike at Old Stone State Park (free parking).

When I arrived, I call the office to confirm my site number, but it was closed when I went to sign my rental agreement. The roads in the campground are narrow and most are one-way. My site was a concrete pad with a patio and level. It had a good view of the lake. The bath houses were clean but could use some updating. I was in a 39' motorhome and pulling a Jeep. When I left the campground, I had to go the wrong way on a one-way street to leave the campground. It was a short drive to Lynchburg and the Jack Daniel distillery.

There are 37 RV sites with Concrete pads, water and 30/50 amp electric hookups. Parked at the previously reserved site, then went over to the recreation center office on post. Got the WiFi password, vehicle and site passes, and signed the rental agreement. Nice and quiet RV campground, with lots of long-term residents. Beautiful shoreline benches and dock to enjoy the huge lake within the base. Each RV site has a fire ring, with picnic table and grill on a concrete pad adjacent to the RV pad. Recreation center rents cabins and cottages available, see brochure uploaded. A boat ramp is within the RV park, and a dock for a dozen boats is connected to the shore of the RV campground. Two restroom buildings, both with showers. The one restroom near the campground entrance is marked as a "storm shelter". Within 10 miles of the FamCamp are the Jack Daniel's and George Dickel whiskey distillers, offering free tastings and merchandise.

We were in the area to visit family in the Nashville area and found Arnold AFB. Never knew of its existance. The camp is a rustic setting with LOTS of trees and as mentioned some tight turns. Very quiet setting with no traffic, aircraft, noise. Bathrooms are dated but clean. Never saw anyone in the office during our 3 day stay. They do allow wood campfires which our neighbors had a fire going mist of the day. We have a 40' fifth wheel and managed to get in and out unscathed.

This is a good location if you’re traveling through. But I wouldn’t recommend it for anything more than that. There are no sewer hookups. They do have a dump station with a communal honey wagon, but the dump is at a pretty steep angle so you won’t be emptying your tanks. There isn’t much to do in the area. Nashville is about an hour away, which is nice. There is a little town nearby for necessities, and the commissary is 10 mins from the FamCamp, but it’s super small and doesn’t carry much. THE TREES: be wary if you have a larger rig. There are some extremely tight turns with trees that have clearly been kissed by many an RV. The sites are not level even though they are concrete slabs. The lake is beautiful. I visited in late fall so the weather was already too cold to really enjoy the available rentals at the ODR. The laundry is cheap but the dryer takes 4 hours to dry clothes. Seems it’s in need of replacement. I did not use the bath house so I have no idea about those. I was in site 16, which was a pull through, but I had trees in front of me so I couldn’t open my awning at all. Another tree on the flip side was almost so close I couldn’t open my bedroom slide all the way. There are picnic tables and fire rings provided. It’s a cheap, convenient location if you want to visit Nashville, but I would not make 2 weeks out of it like I did.

We live in Tullahoma but wanted to take our grandson to the famcamp for a short camping experience, it was supposed to be through June 26 but they messed up our reservations. Please double-check your reservations when you make them, I did not. It was a beautiful stay, the weather was perfect and our location was perfect. We were in #32, right next to one of the shower houses (which was VERY clean) and there was nothing that hindered our stay except for the reservation issue. My grandson played in the lake several hours each day and the area was very clean of debris. Wonderful place!!

Nice little campground and we loved the lake view from site #15. Appreciate the concrete pad even though it still had a slope. Despite having the maps they sent us, we had a bit of a challenge actually finding the RV park. Mainly because we have been with Uncle Sam for 45 years and still find it odd to not go through an ID checkpoint gate to get onto a military base. But there is no gate that protects the FamCamp. To check in, use the little "Arnold Village" gate to get to Outdoor Rec, unless it's Wednesday (our case) in which case proceed directly to your assigned site. Don't go in the Main gate or Gate 2 unless the goal is the commissary or BX (main gate). We didn't use their restrooms or laundry, but we could see the rental boats and the little sandy beach where some youth made use of the water. You really feel like you are camping at Arnold AFB FamCamp. We'd go back.

First, the mwr employees were wonderful and I highly recommend renting a boat while you are there. Now to the FamCamp - always start with a positive - the views of the lake are gorgeous and the spots are set up so you aren’t nuts to butts or side by side which is really nice. Quiet for the most part. No camp host which is unfortunate because some of the clientele could use some oversight. Throwing up for all to see after a little too much to drink is not good. Shout out to that family of drunks! The grounds were unkempt, dog poop everywhere even though there was one station and it had poop bags. Shout out to the middle aged lady with her two little white dogs who looked around to see if anyone was watching her and then walked away! The bathroom closest to our site was sad. Good news, they clean it twice a week or so. If there was a camp host, which I’m sure there could be because of the many full timers, I think the place would be a real gem.

Just stayed one night in a 40' motorhome, towing. Due to Covid, they have you check in at MWR and that requires you to go through a housing gate to get to the office. Gate was tight but office was easily accessible. Nice park on water. However, it was our opinion that even though they show that they can handle large rigs, it is tight in the park. We were lucky as we had a pull-thru but it was very tight driving around other sites to exit. Also, it appeared to have a large number of long termers with all the vehicles and toys associated with living in an RV for a long time. Would not return.

I was hesitant to stay here due to the reviews, glad I gave it a chance. It is a very beautiful campground on a lake. Very quiet. I don't see any ghetto trailer park likeness at all. Perhaps whoever caused that perception moved on. There are several pull through sites. A few of the backup sites (like I got) require you to back uphill to the flat cement pad. Our tailgate hit the underneath of our 5th wheel due to the angle, would not recommend site 12. We have a 30 ft 5th wheel and it was difficult to back in due to a speed limit sign directly across from it. However, the sites accommodate longer than advertised, if accessible. Awesome place. Very quiet, very nice. Wifi, cell phone reception, concrete pads, laundry, hot showers, beautiful lake. I was very leary after reading previous reviews, but I'm glad I took the chance.

Looks like a low rent trailer park. Long term local camping. Management nonexistent. No camp host. No one in office upon check in or checkout. Difficult to make reservations. Different person for every call and email. Retired E8 and two retired GS13 couple from Alabama who have seen great military facilities, and this one is not worth your time. Someone in their chain of command needs to hold these incompetent employees accountable.