Zipline the canopy. Rent a side by side. Camp the

plateau. Shuttle to The Caverns. One mountain,

five ways in.

FAMILY. FUN. ADVENTURE

Camp Big

on the South Cumberland Plateau

More than 35 RV sites with 30 and 50 amp hookups, over 20 tent sites, a bathhouse with hot showers and a dump station on site. Gravel pads, fire rings and picnic tables. Five hundred acres of trail, waterfall and fishing pond start at the edge of your site, and the zipline tower is a short walk from the fire.

AN 8-COURSE ZIPLINE

Eight lines over the treetops at 2,000 feet. About an hour and a half to two hours. Ages 5 and up, 50 to 300 pounds.

Closed November 1 to April 1.

OHV RENTALS

Two-seater, four-seater and utility side by sides on  500 acres of farm and ridge. Two hours, half day or full day. Online booking opens soon. COMING SOON

RIDE TO THE CAVERNS

Roundtrip from Bigfoot. $40 per person, $35 each for groups of two or more.

BIRDS & CLAYS

Guided bird hunts, a European tower hunt and 5-stand clays on Baggenstoss Farms.

November 1 to March 31. Reserved by phone. Reserved by phone.

Bigfoot Adventure is the closest private campground to the heart of Tennessee's South Cumberland: three state parks, 150-plus miles of trail and dozens of waterfalls, all within a half-hour drive of your campsite.

Explore Nearby

  • A waterfall flowing into a dark pool surrounded by lush green trees in a forest.

    Fiery Gizzard State Park

    Tracy City · 2–10 mi
    Foster Falls, Grundy Forest, Denny Cove and one of America's top backpacking trails.

  • Savage Gulf State Park

    Altamont / Beersheba Springs · 13 mi
    Greeter Falls, the Great Stone Door and sixty miles of trail into the gulfs.

  • Head of the Crow State Park

    Sewanee · 14 mi
    Two natural sandstone bridges, Buggytop Cave and the longest overlook view in the region.

  • A rocky forest creek flowing through a wooded area during winter or early spring, with bare trees and some patches of snow on the ground.

    Mountain Goat Trail

    Tracy City to Sewanee · 2 mi to trailhead Paved rail-trail for walking and biking along the old Mountain Goat Railroad line.

  • A dirt trail winding through a leaf-covered forest with bare trees and a yellow arrow sign pointing left in the foreground.

    Appalachian Conservation Institute

    Eleven thousand acres of hiking, biking, riding and OHV trails, open by free permit.

  • A wooded trail with stone steps surrounded by green foliage and trees.

    University of the South

    Sewanee · 14 mi
    Sixty-five miles of trail across the Domain, with bluff overlooks you can drive to.

  • A large crowd of people gathered inside a cavern with rock formations illuminated by purple, pink, and blue lighting. There is a stage at the front with performers and speakers, and various stage equipment and lighting fixtures are visible.

    The Caverns

    Pelham · 13 mi
    Cave tours and live music underground, with the Bigfoot Express running round trip.

  • An assortment of baked goods including sliced bread, a fruitcake, chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls with icing, and a small cookie with icing.

    Dutch Maid Bakery

    Tennessee's oldest family-owned bakery, baking on the mountain since 1902.

Friends of the Mountain

Bigfoot Adventure is proud to support the people keeping the South Cumberland wild and open.

  • A scenic view of rolling hills covered with autumn-colored trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    Beat the Heat on the Mountain

    When it's 92 in Nashville it's mid-80s and breezy up here. Swimming holes at Foster Falls, Blue Hole and Sycamore Falls are 15 minutes from your site.

  • Fall Color Without the Crowds

    Overlooks at Stone Door, Greeter Falls and Foster Falls peak in late October. Book a fire-pit site and make a weekend of it.

  • Come for the Music, Camp at Bigfoot

    Catch a show at The Caverns, ride the Bigfoot Shuttle back, and wake up on the plateau.

More Nearby

Good food, local history, groceries and gear within a short drive of your Bigfoot Adventure base camp.

Distances from 514 Brawley Rd. Drive times are approximate.

History & Local Landmarks

Museums · Parks · Small-town stops
Grundy Lakes & Lone Rock Coke Ovens
Swimming, picnics & coal history · 2 mi · ~5 min
Grundy County Heritage Center
Coal, railroad & Swiss history · 2 mi · ~5 min
Roundhouse Park
Historic marker, pavilion & playground · Tracy City · 2 mi · ~5 min
Stoker-Stampfli Farm & Museum
Swiss settlers' farmstead · Gruetli-Laager · 7 mi · ~12 min
Miracle on the Mountain Play Park
Inclusive playground & splash pad · Coalmont · 6 mi · ~12 min

Restaurants & BBQ

Sit down for a real meal after your adventure
Rosie's Farmhouse Kitchen
Country breakfast & plate lunches · Tracy City · 2 mi · ~5 min
Small Town Junction BBQ
Southern barbecue & burgers · Coalmont · 6 mi · ~12 min
The Smoke House
BBQ, live music, lodge · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
High Point
Fine dining in a 1929 mansion · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Mountain Top Restaurant
Global menu, brunch & catering · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min

More Good Eats

Worth the drive
Bigfoot Mexican Bar & Grill
Mexican · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min · no relation, just a good name
Lunch
Farm-to-table breakfast & lunch · Sewanee · 14 mi · ~22 min
Shakerag at the Sewanee Inn
Dining with golf-course & valley views · Sewanee · 14 mi · ~22 min
Simply Southern Cafe
Southern comfort food · Pelham · 13 mi · ~20 min
Close to Home
Home cooking · Altamont · 12 mi · ~18 min

Pizza & Quick Bites

Grab and go between adventures
The Depot Cafe
Cafe · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Papa Ron's
Pizza & Italian, since 1992 · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Pizza Hut
Pizza · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Monteagle Nutrition
Smoothies & shakes · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Hardee's
Fast food · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min

Markets & Groceries

Stock up close to base camp
Flurys (Henry Flury & Sons)
Century-old market & meats · Tracy City · 2 mi · ~5 min
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Mooney's Market & Emporium
Natural foods & shops · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Sam's Travel Center
Fuel & supplies off I-24 · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Beersheba Springs Market
Rural market · Beersheba Springs · 14 mi · ~22 min

Gear, Gifts & Services

Everything else you might need
Mountain Outfitters
Outdoor gear & apparel · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Ace Hardware
Hardware & camp supplies · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
Monteagle Truck & Tire
RV & tire service · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min
The Whimsy Willow
Gifts · Monteagle · 7 mi · ~12 min

A short list of nearby favorites. For the full roster of local businesses, visit the South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce directory.

More about Bigfoot Adventure

514 Brawley Road, Tracy City, TN 37387, on Baggenstoss Farms. About 90 minutes from Nashville, 50 from Chattanooga and 75 from Huntsville, just off I-24 at Monteagle.

Where is Bigfoot Adventure?


500 acres with an 8-line zipline, OHV trails, 9-hole disc golf, catch-and-release fishing pond, hiking and biking trails, a waterfall, the Clubhouse, an outdoor stage, and The Point overlook.

What's on the property?


Yes. Camping, zipline and shuttle reservations are all on the Book Now button. Weddings, hunts and group events, call (931) 592-6834.

Can I book online?


Are pets welcome?

Yes, on a leash and never left unattended.


Outside alcohol, illegal substances, fireworks, drones, or out-of-state firewood. Firearms must remain concealed. Full list under Rules & Regulations in the footer.

What can't I bring?