Fireside Camp + Lodge

Nick and Sydney are responsive, lovely hosts, providing an ideal mix of stay options at Fireside. The property is as advertised, and I particularly loved the dispersed camping on private property as a solo adventurer. Fireside truly delivered the quiet, blissful connection I was looking for. This is the FIRST place in almost 3 years of traveling/van-life that I noted as 'MUST return to soak up more!'

We rented out the entire place for my wedding here and it was beautiful and afforadable! The owners where extremely helpful and friendly to even the more stubborn family members. The pricing is amazing for the location and you can tell they are constantly improving. Get in on this nice little spot early before it gets so popular that it's full!

10/10 would definitely recommend. Great pricing great location great hosting and camp sites are decently kept. They have so much close by as well. Camping her is quaint and quiet. They have an awesome little rec area too. I will make a return here whenever in the area. The chickens were a nice touch and were very cool. They sell eggs and firewood on site which is nice. It was a very peaceful retreat.

I got lucky and found this place in the early stages. Great people. Very laid back, but they will get you what you need. Great pole barn with electricity, fridge, microwave. People leave stuff. I left a small Coleman grill last weekend. Just reach out to them. Great for all trips. Family, solo, climbing, etc. It's very laid back but not without service. Plenty of support. And the location is great, 45 minutes from Chattanooga, hour and 15 from Nashville. But the mountain range they are on has a lot to offer. Plenty of quirky small towns around also. Ask about the eggs.

The most relaxing and memorable place I’ve ever vacationed and will continue to return! Perfect for that off grid get away! The cabin was rustic yet trendy, the trails and Mountain View are breathtaking, and who can beat an outdoor breakfast with eggs from their very own chickens! Thank you Nick and Sydney for an amazing experience! I will definitely be back!

We were able to stay here a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience. Nick and his wife were incredibly accommodating as they set up their hostel. They opened up a restroom for our use and let us use firewood from their burn piles. The first evening, Nick came over to speak with us and said we could pick from their blueberry bush. Very kind people and a great spot to camp with picnic tables, fire rings, and shade by the tree line. Location is within 5 minutes of the Foster Falls parking lot. Would definitely stay here again.

We drove stright down from Canada to stay here. We camped at Fireside for a full week and had a blast. We were mostly there to Rock-Climb at Foster Falls which is very close and amazing. This place really felt like home for us. The camping sites at the back are nice and clean with access to a table and a fire-ring. There is a cool barn to hang out in, a hiking trail with a superb view, access to a hot shower and fresh eggs. Nick & Sydney are welcoming to anyone that visits. They are caring people and they love having campers around! Fireside is a blissful gem. We will be back! Vincent

Stayed here during a climbing trip at Foster Falls, and had an incredible experience. The owners are so kind and treated us like close friends (e.g., let us shower/use the bathroom in their own home, allowed us to use their potable water). The property is beautiful, and there is plenty of room to set up tents while getting space from other parties. This will be a special spot for the climbing community, especially as they formalize their amenities and finish renovating their hostel this summer. Highly recommend camping here over other campgrounds if you are a climber visiting the area.