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I was doing a road trip from North Carolina to Texas and did not want to stay at a hotel and decided to camp instead. This was my first solo camping experience and I let the owners know. They were very sweet and accommodating. Mandy came and greeted me upon my arrival and went over some safety features to ensure my comfort. I was so comfortable that I stayed here on my way back as well. Unfortunately, I was unable to take advantage of the hiking and fully take in all the campsite had to offer as I was on a timeline. However, I did find much peace at and tranquility at the campsite itself. I would love to stay here again when I have more time to explore.
There are great trees available for hammocking at several of the sites (please be respectful and use proper straps as to not damage these pristine woods). The nearby babbling creek was lovely to go to sleep and wake up to. The stars were amazing! I would recommend bringing a telescope if you have one. The outhouse was stocked with toilet paper, a trashcan, and enough space to change clothes in each stall. And better yet, there was no smell! I have always had an aversion to using outhouses, but this does not compare with any I have been in. The road in is a well maintained gravel road that I think any vehicle could easily navigate. As an added bonus, the fire ring was already set up with kindling to get your fire going without having to go hunting for your wood. As it had rained the day I arrived, the owners asked if I needed any dry wood for the night. You can tell the owners hearts are put into this special place. I would highly recommend Heartstone Campground for anyone wanting to get away.
LOVE everything about this place. Owners, location, nature.... absolutely amazing. Owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. Camp site is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, clean and natural. For those who want to enjoy camping the real way, the way it was meant to: off the grid, amongst trees with minimal human interference to the nature- this is it! You won’t regret a moment. It is a perfect way to shut out the rest of the world & noise and reconnect with your family. There’s a beautiful creek that anyone can easily enjoy. Short hike through the woods for the adventurous minds. Outhouse....outpalace! So well built and kept up with. Amazing. We will be coming back & bringing more family along!
Mandy & Dan host a campground with all of the amenities you'll need while being careful to retain the natural beauty of the Tennessee woodland. A natural crystal clear, spring-fed creek runs through the campground and you can hear the water from your tent! We had an incredibly relaxing stay with no crowds or unwanted noise whatsoever. Mandy & Dan met us after we arrived to make sure we could find everything and even treated us to a basket of farm-fresh eggs! There was firewood in our site and plenty stashed away close by so we didn't have to bring any in. We will certainly be back this year and highly recommend the campground.
Heartstone Campground is really a special place. We met Mandy and Dan very quickly after arriving; it was their busiest weekend yet and they were shuffling people around to accommodate their wishes. A larger group wanted the place we'd originally booked and because we wanted a more private experience, Mandy and Dan were quick to set us up with the perfect site, right next to a creek with plenty of shade. We did some hiking, which was mostly uphill and there were no trails-- fun little adventure. There are a lot of little touches throughout the campground that really add to the experience -- picnic benches and swings, etc. The "Pit Palace" stands up to its name in that its super clean and stocked with all your essentials; there's even a shower area that you can use your solar shower bag in. Anyways, you can tell the campground is a labor of love. You can also walk in the creek bed and it was great to be able to dip your toes in the water to cool down. But be ye warned: we did spot snakes in the creek, which is always a risk when outdoors. They got away from us as quickly as we did them, so just be alert and you'll more than likely be fine. Clear nights lent to great stargazing and the meadow was illuminated so brightly a flashlight wasn't really necessary. Totally worth the 2 hour drive-- thanks Mandy and Dan, we loved it
We had a great time camping at Dan and Mandy’s campground. It is a beautiful property with shaded campsites along a lovely creek with plenty of privacy compared to other busier campgrounds. With around ten campsites, it doesn’t get crowded. The Buffalo River kayak and canoe access is right down the road for a convenient paddling trip if you want to get out and explore. There is also plenty of land to explore right on the camp property. Mandy and Dan greeted us on arrival and were very accommodating, going above and beyond as hosts. I highly recommend this campground and will be back!
