Long-Term RV Parks Near Murfreesboro & Nashville: Where You Can Actually Live Full-Time (2026 Guide)
Updated: Oct 7
Rates and policies below were checked against each park's own website in early October 2026. RV parks change prices and rules all the time — always call before you hitch up.
Every week somebody messages me some version of the same question: "Squatch, where can I park my camper around here and just… live?"
Fair question. Full-timing is having a moment. Some of you are retiring and want to trade the yard work for a front-row seat at the campfire. Some of you are travel nurses, contractors, or folks building a house who need somewhere to land for six months. And some of you just did the math on rent in Rutherford County, looked at your camper in the driveway, and had a lightbulb moment.
So I did what I do best (besides eating trail mix in the dark): I dug through every long-term RV park I could find in the Murfreesboro–Nashville area, read the fine print, and wrote down the real numbers. No guessing. Where a park doesn't publish a monthly rate, I'm telling you that instead of making one up.
You're the hero of this story. I'm just the big hairy guy holding the map.
Quick answer: Several long-term RV parks near Murfreesboro and Nashville rent RV sites by the month, year-round. Published monthly rates in October 2026 started around $675 (Cedar Groves, Lebanon), $750 plus tax (Nashville I-24 Campground, Smyrna), $765 plus utilities (Camper Hollow, Bradyville), and $950 (Nashville KOA Resort). Elm Hill RV Resort offers monthly stays but closes December through February.
First, the Honest Truth About "Buying" a Spot Around Here
Quick answer: Close to Murfreesboro and Nashville, long-term RV living is almost entirely monthly rental. There's no established deeded-lot RV resort operating in the immediate area right now. Ownable RV lots and RV-friendly land in Middle Tennessee are mostly 75–90+ minutes west, and living on your own land depends on county zoning.
A lot of you asked about buying a spot. Here's the straight scoop, even though it's not the answer you were hoping for:
Nothing deeded is open close-in yet. The one project I found is Locker's Southern View Luxury Motorcoach Resort near Ashland City, which plans owned and rented lots on the Cumberland River. As of this writing, its own website says it's breaking ground in 2026 — "hopefully." That's a "watch this space," not a "move in Tuesday."
The lot listings are farther out. Most "RV lot for sale" listings tagged Nashville are actually in places like Linden, Hohenwald, and Clifton — rural Middle Tennessee, well west of town. Some are inside gated RV communities, some are just acreage.
Owning land doesn't automatically mean you can live in an RV on it. Whether you can live full-time in an RV on private property is a city/county zoning question, and it varies a lot. Before you buy anything, call that county's planning or zoning office and ask the exact question: "Can I live full-time in an RV on this parcel?" I'm not a lawyer — get it in writing from the folks who enforce it.
For most people reading this, renting a monthly site is the realistic (and honestly, lower-risk) way to start full-timing around here.
Why You Can't Just Live at the State Park or Percy Priest
Quick answer: Public campgrounds near Nashville aren't built for full-time living. Tennessee State Parks campgrounds generally cap stays at 14 days (28 days December through February). Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds on J. Percy Priest Lake allow 14 days in any 30-day period, and Seven Points closes in winter.
I love our state parks and Corps campgrounds. They're gorgeous and cheap. But they're designed for visiting, not living:
Tennessee State Parks: Maximum stay is generally 14 days, stretched to 28 days from December 1 through the end of February. After that you have to leave for three nights before coming back.
J. Percy Priest Lake (Army Corps of Engineers): The limit is 14 days in any 30 consecutive days across the lake's campgrounds. Seven Points, the popular one, runs roughly April through late October.
Great for a getaway. Not a home address. For year-round living, you want a private RV park that offers monthly sites — so let's get to those.
Long-Term RV Parks Near Murfreesboro: The Full List
Quick answer: These parks around Murfreesboro and Nashville advertise monthly or long-term RV sites. They're listed roughly from closest to Murfreesboro to farthest. Each entry shows the park's published monthly rate (if any), what it includes, year-round status, amenities, and the phone number to call for availability.
At-a-Glance Comparison
Park | Town | Published monthly rate (Oct 2026) | Open year-round? |
Camper Hollow RV Park | Bradyville | $765 (2 people) + $95 utilities + tax | Yes |
Nashville I-24 Campground | Smyrna | $750 + tax (30-amp) / $825 + tax (50-amp) | Yes |
Four Corners RV Resort | Antioch (Percy Priest Lake) | Not published — "special rates" for 1 month+ | Yes |
Nashville KOA Resort | Nashville (Music Valley) | Starting at $950 | Yes |
Grand Ole RV Resort & Market | Goodlettsville | Not published — monthly sites offered | Yes |
Cedar Groves RV Resort | Lebanon | Starting at $675 | Yes |
Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey | Lebanon | Not published — application required | Yes |
Elm Hill RV Resort | Nashville (Percy Priest Lake) | Starting at $1,600 | No — closed Dec 1–Feb 28 |
"Not published" means the park confirms monthly stays exist but doesn't post the price online. Call them — don't let a blog (even mine) be your final answer on price.
1. Camper Hollow RV Park & Campground — Bradyville
Where: 1328 Toy Denny Rd, Bradyville, TN — out in the country southeast of Murfreesboro. The park describes itself as south of MTSU off John Bragg Highway, between Murfreesboro and Manchester. Phone: 615-606-4346 Open: Year-round
Monthly rate (as published): $765/month for two people, plus $25/month for each additional person, plus $95/month for utilities, plus tax if applicable.
What you get: Full hookups (water, sewer, electric) and fiber Wi-Fi. The park also lists laundry machines, private bathrooms with showers, and a very large dog park. It offers nightly, weekly, and monthly sites.
Who it's built for: Camper Hollow leans hard into long-term guests — travel nurses and doctors, traveling workers, people building a house in the area, and families visiting MTSU students.
Squatch's honest take: This is the closest true "country quiet" option to Murfreesboro that I found with a clearly published monthly price. I love that they spell out the utility charge as a flat number instead of making you guess. If you work in town and want peace and quiet when you get home, put this one at the top of your call list.
2. Nashville I-24 Campground — Smyrna
Where: 1130 Rocky Fork Rd, Smyrna, TN — right on the I-24 corridor between Murfreesboro and Nashville. Phone: 615-459-5818 Open: Year-round
Monthly rates (as published):
30-amp full hookup: $750/month + tax
50-amp full hookup: $825/month + tax
The park also advertises a 10% Good Sam or military discount — ask whether that applies to monthly stays. And ask whether electric is included in the monthly price or metered separately; the rate page doesn't say.
What you get: AAA's listing shows about 148 sites, 75 pull-throughs, and room for rigs up to 50 feet. It's a former KOA, so you'll find the classic campground setup: pool, playground, laundry, and camp store. Office hours are Monday–Saturday 9 to 6:30 and Sunday 10 to 6.
Heads-up: The tent area closes November 1 through March 31 — doesn't affect RV sites, but good to know if you've got a teenager who wants to "move out" into a tent.
Squatch's honest take: For Murfreesboro and Smyrna folks who commute up I-24, the location is hard to beat, and the published price is refreshingly straightforward. Reviewers over the years have called it friendly and fairly priced, while noting it's showing some age. Go look at the actual site you'd be assigned before you sign.
3. Four Corners RV Resort — Antioch (Percy Priest Lake)
Where: 4029 LaVergne Couchville Pike, Antioch, TN — right on J. Percy Priest Lake, next to Four Corners Marina. Phone: 629-236-2600 (the extended-stay page names Lisa Mannon as the long-term contact) Open: Year-round
Monthly rate: Not published. The park says it offers special rates for guests staying a month or more, and notes pricing can vary by date.
What you get: About 114 RV sites, all concrete pads with full hookups, fire pit, and picnic table. Sites run 50 to 70 feet long, so big 5th wheels and motorhomes are welcome. Site categories include waterfront "Lakeside" sites and Deluxe and Standard sites. Good Sam's listing gives it top marks for facility, restrooms, and appeal.
Heads-up: The park itself warns that long-term sites fill up fast, especially during snowbird season. If you want winter, call in summer.
Squatch's honest take: This is the "I want to wake up to the lake" pick. Expect resort-level pricing — nightly rates here run higher than the country parks. But if you're a retiree who wants a marina and sunsets instead of a view of somebody's sewer hose, it's worth a phone call.
4. Nashville KOA Resort — Nashville (Music Valley)
Where: 2626 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, TN — near the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills. Phone: 615-889-0282 Open: Year-round
Monthly rate (as published): Starting at $950/month.
What you get on your site: Full hookups with 30/50-amp, Wi-Fi the park says was installed in 2024, a concrete patio, fire ring, picnic table, and daily garbage pickup at your site.
Resort amenities for monthly guests: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, pickleball, an on-site café, coin laundry, general store, propane, workout facility, and a dog park. There's a daily shuttle downtown for a small fee and live music most nights.
Squatch's honest take: You're paying for amenities and location — and if you're a Nashville worker or a retiree who wants to be close to everything, that can be worth it. Some reviewers mention interstate noise and note that long-term guests are grouped in certain sections, so ask which section you'd be in and go see it.
5. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market — Goodlettsville
Where: 708 N Main St, Goodlettsville, TN — north of Nashville near I-65. Phone: 615-420-6036 Open: Year-round
Monthly rate: Not published, but the park clearly offers monthly sites — its rate page notes that the electric deposit on a monthly site is non-refundable. For comparison, published nightly is $45.50 + tax and weekly is $318.50 + tax (rates are for two adults).
What you get: About 130 full-hookup campsites (sewer, water, electric) on roughly 13 acres, with both 30- and 50-amp sites, shade trees, and two creekside fishing docks. The park lists an on-site general store, propane, and an on-site restaurant. It's family-owned and has been open since 2013.
Squatch's honest take: Good option if your job or family is on the north side. Since there's no posted monthly price, ask three things on the phone: the monthly rate, whether electric is metered, and how big that non-refundable electric deposit is.
6. Cedar Groves RV Resort (formerly Shady Acres) — Lebanon
Where: 1639 Murfreesboro Rd, Lebanon, TN — near the I-40 corridor. Phone: 615-449-5400 · Email: cedargrove@watershedresorts.com Open: Year-round
Monthly rate (as published): Starting at $675/month — the lowest published monthly starting rate I found in this guide. Ask what's included, especially electric.
What you get: About 136 sites with full hookups and 30/50-amp electric. Amenities include a pool, bathhouses, a pet park, laundry, a mail room, propane, a dump station, picnic areas, and fire pits. The park points out that the WeGo Star commuter rail runs to downtown Nashville on weekdays.
Heads-up: This park used to be Shady Acres RV Park, and older online reviews under that name are mixed. It's under newer management and branding now, so judge it by an in-person visit, not a 2021 review. Also confirm the maximum RV length before you show up with a 42-footer.
Squatch's honest take: Lowest published starting price plus a mail room is a big deal for full-timers. Go see it in person, walk the long-term rows, and talk to a neighbor or two.
7. Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey — Lebanon
Where: 2100 Safari Camp Rd, Lebanon, TN — off I-40 at SR-109. Phone: 615-449-5527 Open: Year-round
Monthly rate: Not published. The park says it offers monthly rates year-round, dependent on availability, and that all long-term guests go through an application process.
Good to know: Extended-stay deposits are non-refundable. The pool usually runs from Memorial Day weekend to the end of September. Sites without sewer can sign up for a honey-wagon pump-out on Tuesdays and Fridays for $25.
Squatch's honest take: The application process tells you this park is picky about who stays long-term — which a lot of full-timers actually like. Ask what the application involves before you pay anything.
8. Elm Hill RV Resort — Nashville (Percy Priest Lake) — Not Year-Round
Where: 3343 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN — on a Percy Priest Lake peninsula just off I-40. Phone: 615-710-9365 Open: March 1 – November 30. Closed for occupancy December 1 – February 28.
Monthly rate (as published): Starting at $1,600/month with a 30-day minimum. There's also a seasonal option with a 7-month commitment that the park calls its most economical choice (it's booking 2027 seasons now).
What you get: Full-hookup sites on level concrete pads, Wi-Fi and basic cable included with every site, a private sandy beach, pool, bathhouses and laundry, boat launch, camp store, and propane.
Squatch's honest take: I'm including Elm Hill because it's gorgeous and people ask about it constantly — but it cannot be your year-round home because it closes for the winter. It's a great fit for "half-timers" who spend spring through fall here and head south (or back to a sticks-and-bricks house) in winter.
Worth a Phone Call: Monthly Not Published Online
These parks either used to advertise monthly sites or show signs of long-term guests, but their current websites don't spell out a monthly program. Don't assume — call.
Unhitched Nashville North (formerly Nashville North RV Resort) — Goodlettsville. 1200 Louisville Hwy · 615-392-1461. Under the old name, the park actively marketed long-term stays. It's now part of the Unhitched brand, and the new site lists a pool, fitness center, game room, 24-hour laundry, dog park, and a shuttle to downtown — but no monthly rates. Ask what the current long-term policy is.
Two Rivers Campground — Nashville (Music Valley). 2616 Music Valley Dr · 615-883-8559. Two Rivers publishes nightly and weekly rates but no monthly rate. Worth asking if you only need a few weeks or a month.
Worth the Drive: Tiny Town RV Park — Clarksville
Where: 830 Tiny Town Rd, Clarksville, TN (near Fort Campbell — a real haul from Murfreesboro, so this is for folks working north of Nashville). Phone: 931-217-3363
I'm including it because it's a pure monthly park, built for living rather than vacationing. The park charges a flat $850/month for full-hookup back-in sites, and says that covers water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric, and weekly garbage pickup. Each site also comes with its own mailing address you can use for your driver's license, mail, and voter registration. That's a huge deal for full-timers.
One note: their website has a "Murfreesboro" page, but the park itself is in Clarksville. Don't let that confuse you.
What to Ask Before You Sign a Monthly RV Site Agreement
Quick answer: Before committing to a monthly RV site, confirm the total monthly cost (rent, tax, electric, deposits), the length of the agreement, rules about RV age and length, mail delivery, pets, guests, and what happens if you leave early. Get it in writing and visit the actual site first.
The rate on the website is the start of the conversation, not the end. Here's what trips people up:
Electric. Included, flat fee, or metered? Is there a deposit, and is it refundable? (Grand Ole, for example, says the monthly-site electric deposit is not.)
Tax. Several parks list rates as "+ tax." Do the real math.
The specific site. Monthly guests are often grouped in one section. Ask to see your site, not the brochure site.
Your rig. Length limits, slide-out clearance, and whether there's an age or condition rule for RVs.
Mail. Can you get mail at your site, or is there a mail room? Can you use the address for your license?
People and pets. How many people are included (Camper Hollow, for example, charges per added person), and what are the pet rules?
Leaving early. What's the notice period, and what happens to your deposit?
Squatch Tips for Full-Timing Around Murfreesboro & Nashville
Call, don't click. Most monthly sites aren't bookable online. Ask for whoever handles long-term guests by name.
Book winter in summer. Parks like Four Corners warn that long-term sites fill up during snowbird season.
Visit on a weeknight around supper time. That's when you'll see who actually lives there, how loud it gets, and how the long-term rows are kept up.
Pick the park before you pick the rig. I've seen folks fall in love with a 44-foot 5th wheel and then discover their dream park tops out at 40 feet. Check the length limit first.
Plan for Tennessee winter. We get hard freezes. You'll want a heated water hose, some form of skirting, and a furnace you trust. If your furnace gets moody, keep my [RV furnace won't heat] guide handy, along with the full [RV 911 emergency guide].
Budget the whole thing, not just the lot rent. Insurance, propane, internet, and maintenance add up. My [true cost of RV ownership] post breaks it down.
Be a good neighbor. Long-term parks are small towns. Brush up on [camping etiquette] — the folks next door are going to be your neighbors for a while.
Thinking of staying put on one site? A [destination trailer] may fit your life better than a rig built for towing every weekend. My [5th wheel vs. travel trailer] comparison can help you sort out the rest.
Print This: Long-Term RV Parks Near Murfreesboro Checklist
Take this with you on park tours. Seriously — print it, stick it on a clipboard, look like you mean business.
The money
☐ Monthly rent: $______
☐ Tax added? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Electric: ☐ Included ☐ Flat fee $____ ☐ Metered
☐ Electric deposit $____ — ☐ Refundable ☐ Non-refundable
☐ Security / reservation deposit $____ — refundable? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Fee per additional person or pet? $____
☐ Discounts (Good Sam, military, senior) apply to monthly? ☐ Yes ☐ No
The site
☐ I saw the actual site I'd be assigned
☐ Max RV length: ____ ft — my rig: ____ ft
☐ 30-amp ☐ 50-amp · Full hookup (water/sewer/electric) ☐ Yes
☐ Pad: ☐ Concrete ☐ Gravel · Level? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Room for slides, awning, and my vehicle(s)
The rules
☐ RV age or condition requirement? ________
☐ Application or background check required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Pet rules / breed limits: ________
☐ Guest and visitor rules: ________
☐ Skirting, sheds, or outdoor storage allowed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Notice required to leave: ____ days
Daily life
☐ Mail delivery to site or mail room? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Can I use this address for my license? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Wi-Fi / cell signal tested at my site
☐ Laundry, trash pickup, propane on-site?
☐ Commute to work tested at rush hour
Before I sign
☐ Got the full agreement in writing
☐ Talked to at least one current long-term resident
☐ Visited on a weeknight
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you live full-time in an RV in Murfreesboro or Nashville? Yes — at private RV parks that offer monthly sites, like the ones above. Living full-time in an RV on private land is a different question that's controlled by local zoning, and the answer varies by city and county. Call the local planning or zoning office before you buy land. (I'm not a lawyer — this is general info, not legal advice.)
What's the cheapest long-term RV park near Murfreesboro? Based on published rates in October 2026, the lowest starting monthly prices were Cedar Groves in Lebanon (from $675), Nashville I-24 Campground in Smyrna ($750 + tax for 30-amp), and Camper Hollow in Bradyville ($765 for two people plus $95 utilities). Always ask what's included — a cheaper rent plus metered electric can cost more than a higher all-in rate.
Can I buy an RV lot near Nashville? Not easily, right now. The closest planned owned-lot resort I found (Locker's Southern View near Ashland City) says it hopes to break ground in 2026. Most RV lots for sale in Middle Tennessee are farther west, in areas like Linden, Hohenwald, and Clifton.
Can I live at a Tennessee State Park campground? No. State park campgrounds generally limit stays to 14 days (28 days in winter), and Corps of Engineers campgrounds on Percy Priest Lake limit stays to 14 days in any 30-day period.
Ready to Find the Right Rig for Full-Time Life?
Here's the thing nobody tells you: the park decides a lot about which RV makes sense. If you're going to sit on one site year-round, you might want a different floor plan than someone who travels every month — and you might need less camper than you think. That's a conversation I genuinely love having, and I'll tell you if the right answer is "wait," "go used," or "go smaller."
— Squatch
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