Featured Campground: Anastasia State Park

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Imagine pulling up to your campsite and walking out onto 4 miles of pristine white-sand beach. That's the experience you'll have when staying at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, FL. This 1,600 acre Florida park offers outdoor enthusiasts hiking, swimming, beachcombing, and a sense of secluded relaxation. Campground guests may also rent kayaks, bicycles, paddleboards, and canoes. 

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The park offers 80 RV campsites, all with electric and water hookups, at $28/day. You can learn more about the park and book a campsite at: Florida State Parks

If you're searching for a beach getaway this summer, we highly recommend exploring St. Augustine and the gorgeous Anastasia State Park. Contact us anytime to learn more about our new motorhomes for rent, and book your next vacation!

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Memorial Day Weekend: Camping!

May 26 – 28 marks Memorial Day Weekend! A time to honor and reflect upon those who have served and died for our great country. Thank you, all, for your service and commitment to our freedom. 

The weather we've had here in Nashville this month has been beyond incredible, with temperatures in the mid-80s nearly everyday. This Memorial Day Weekend, we're recommending hitting the lake with your family and friends and our pick this year is Harrison Bay State Park just outside of Chattanooga, TN. 

Harrison Bay State Park

Campground Info:

• 162 total campsites
• 15 on waterfront
• 134 have water & electric
• All have picnic tables & fire places
• The park is located along a 40 mile stretch along Chickamauga Lake
• The entire 1,200 acre park is located 20 miles from downtown Chattanooga
• This was THE FIRST state park established in Tennessee in 1937

Activities:

• Boating – guests can rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards, as well as pontoon and fishing boats
• Golf Course – (Our Pick!) Guests can play this Jack Nicklaus designed course, The Bear Trace
• Bike Trails – 4.5 mile trail for mountain biking
• Hiking – varying trails ranging from a half mile, up to four and a half mile loops along the shoreline
• Swimming – In addition to the lake, the campground offers an olympic size pool that opens up Memorial Day Weekend!

For more info on Harrison Bay State Park, visit: tnstateparks.com/parks/about/harrison-bay

To inquire about renting one of our new RVs for your Memorial Day Weekend plans, please call, email, or come visit us anytime! 

15 Most Beautiful Places To Visit in Tennessee

The travel obsessed folks over at The Crazy Tourist have put together a list that we here at Camp South RV just could not ignore. The '15 Most Beautiful Places To Visit in Tennessee.' If you're thinking of visiting The Volunteer State, we think this slideshow might be a great place to start planning! Head over to The Crazy Tourist for full descriptions on each of these mesmerizing locations.

Happy Travels from Camp South RV in Nashville!

Nashville Murals

We recently took a trip up to NYC for a friend's wedding and were struck by the incredible murals and street art found strewn throughout Brooklyn, specifically Bushwick. And while Bushwick is seriously impressive, Nashville also has a growing, inventive, street art scene. Local Nashville blogger Greta Hollar put together a great list (with two parts!) of various murals found throughout Music City. 

The next time you travel to Nashville, definitely consult this list and go on a scavenger hunt to find Nashville's best street art! Below are some of our favorite murals, but please check out the full list at Greta Hollar!

Greta Hollar / gretahollar.com / @greta_hollar / greta_hollar

July 4th In Nashville

Credit: Visit Music City

This year promises to be another exciting Independence Day celebration in Music City with a full schedule of music and events planned for Nashville's biggest party! Taking place downtown on Broadway's Riverfront Park stage, country artist Chris Young has been tapped to headline the festivities. Taking over the #1 spot from New York City, this year's fireworks display in Nashville promises to be the largest in the country with a 30-minute long spectacle accompanied by a live performance from the Nashville Symphony!

If you're considering making the trip to Nashville for July 4th, contact us today to reserve one of our brand new RVs. Come to celebrate the birth of our nation and witness one of the greatest parties of the year in downtown Nashville!

Southern City Guides From The Bitter Southerner→

One of our favorite publications here at Camp South RV is the outstanding crowd-funded outlet, The Bitter Southerner. This is a web magazine that produces meaningful, thoughtful, and insightful stories about the South. Readers can check back weekly for new takes on Southern food, travel, music, literature, and culture. 

Today, we'd like to highlight a set of Wildsam Field Guides that are available at The Bitter Southerner General Store. These unique guides highlight prominent Southern destinations including Nashville, Austin, Charleston, New Orleans, and San Antonio. Each guide entails local stories, travel intel, and modern lore. They give a unique perspective to each location with exclusive essays and interviews from local celebrities, and lists of what to eat, do, and see in each location. 

Visit The Bitter Southerner General Store to order your copy today and start exploring everything the South has to offer!

Nashville Named One Of Travel + Leisure's Top Places To Visit→

While it's no surprise to those of us who call Music City home, Travel + Leisure Magazine has included Nashville in its 'Best Places To Travel in 2017.' Nashville-based journalist Kristin Luna says, "This gateway to the South has hit its stride, and 2017 looks to be a banner year." Kristin points out that the historic Ryman Auditorium is celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Country Music Hall of Fame is marking its 50th year, and Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe is 35 years in the making. 

Are you planning a trip down to Nashville this summer? Nashville boasts eight local campgrounds, all with easy access to everything this city has to offer. Visit Campintennessee.com to find a campground and book one of our luxury RVs today!

Photo: Courtesy of Ryman Auditorium

2018 Updates To The Four Winds RV Lineup

Camp South RV in Nashville is excited to take delivery of a brand new 2018 Four Winds Class C RV from Thor Motor Coach. Thor has continued to elevate its Class C lineup, stocking each floor plan with useful, intuitive, upgrades including:

• glass covered stovetop
• convection Microwave
• stainless steel sinks in kitchen & bath
• convenient USB charging
• extended countertop prep space
• maple cabinetry with ample storage
• bluetooth music control on outdoor speakers
• LED lit awning
• tankless water heater for immediate and continuous hot water

To tour this RV in person, or to book your vacation rental, please contact Camp South RV via email or phone any time.