Black Bear Plantation

171 Boanerges Church Road, Old Fort, TN 37362 423-456-2324
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Located in beautiful Southeast Tennessee, just minutes from Cleveland, 45 minutes to Chattanooga, 1.5 hours south of Knoxville, 2 hours north of Atlanta, GA
* Certified Wildlife Habitat * Covered Site Available * Contact-Free Check-in * Super-Level * Sunset Views *

Our Tents sites include:
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Pondside - available for one group at a time
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Site1 and Site 2 are individual sites separated by vegetation
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Site 3&4 are companion sites - one large pad without separation between the sites
Each site can accommodate
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Tents
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Pop-ups
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Small /light weight travel trailers.
Tent Site
Pondside
Single Extra Large Campsite,
Multiple Tents Allowed

View of the actual tent site
The site is 140' wide and 87' Deep






🌲 Pondside Primitive Campsite – Wide Open & Wonderfully Rustic - rented to one group at a time, multiple tents allowed
Step away from the noise and into a peaceful, wide-open space where nature sets the pace. This pondside primitive campsite is perfect for tent campers looking to truly unplug and enjoy the outdoors.
Wake up to the stillness of the water, the sound of birds overhead, and the kind of quiet you just can’t find in the city.
🏕️ What You’ll Love
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Spacious, wide-open campsite – plenty of room to spread out
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Beautiful pondside location – perfect for relaxing, or simply enjoying the view
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Ideal for tent camping
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Peaceful, natural setting
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Incredible stargazing at night 🌌
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Water spigot not far from the site, and a porta-potty available close by
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Dumpster close by for routine trash
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Firepit onsite
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Picnic Table onsite
⚠️ Good to Know (True Primitive Experience)
This is a self-sufficient, off-grid campsite:
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❌ No electricity
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❌ No showers
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❌ No dump station
👉 Campers must bring everything they need and pack out all waste.
🎯 Perfect For
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Experienced campers who enjoy a true rustic experience
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Couples or solo travelers seeking peace and quiet
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Nature lovers wanting a disconnect-to-reconnect getaway
🐻 A Note from Black Bear Plantation
At Black Bear Plantation, we believe some of the best memories are made when you slow down, breathe deep, and let nature do the rest. This site is simple, honest, and exactly what it’s meant to be—real camping.
Site 1 - wooded setting, well shaded

Site 2 - Very spacious, wooded setting, well shaded

Site 3 & 4 - Companion Sites - Beautiful Sunny Site
Sites 3 & 4 are joined/companion sites. These sites are perfect for families traveling together, or those ready to make new friends!
Overall the space is a massive 60x44, each site is 60x22

