Your Group. Your Campground. Your Own Private Retreat.
Exclusive Campground Takeovers, Group Retreats, Weddings, Festivals & Special Events
Imagine having an entire campground exclusively for your family, friends, church, organization or special event.
Greeter Falls Campground offers the opportunity to reserve our main campground exclusively for your group, with a variety of overnight accommodations, shared gathering spaces and dedicated guest services throughout your stay.
Whether you’re planning a family reunion, church retreat, wedding celebration, corporate gathering, organizational retreat or a special weekend with friends, you can bring everyone together in one beautiful wooded setting.
Looking for a unique location for a special event? Our campground may also be the setting for a small music festival, arts and crafts fair, vendor marketplace, private organizational gathering, promotional event or themed outdoor celebration.
Bring your vendors, performers, exhibitors, participants and guests together in one private setting, with overnight accommodations and gathering facilities conveniently located throughout the campground.
Our campground is located less than half a mile from the Greeter Falls Trailhead at Savage Gulf State Park, between Nashville and Chattanooga.
Choose a two-night weekend, a three-night getaway or an extended private gathering of one or two weeks. Selected campground sections may also be available for smaller groups.
Enjoy the campground together, with the freedom to organize your gathering around your own group’s interests and schedule.
One Campground. Many Ways to Stay
Bring everyone together while allowing your guests to choose the camping style they enjoy. Greeter Falls Campground offers furnished cabins, military-style glamping tents, hard-top gazebo sites, RV accommodations and traditional tent camping.
90 Campsites & Lodging Accommodations (up to 300 people)
Lodging & Glamping (Areas B, C & F)
45 accommodations*
26 cabins and 18 glamping sites, including ten furnished military-style yurts and eight hard-top gazebo sites. *A Large 20×30 lodge with kitchen is coming to the Village (Area B) in 2027.
RV Sites (Areas C, D & F)
30 Paved RV sites
Standard, premium, full-hookup and extra long FHU pull-through sites. Plus 3 Over-flow RV gravel sites
Tenting Sites (Area A)
12 designated tent sites
Wooded tent camping in Area A, with additional primitive camping configurations possible for qualifying group events.
Our main campground takeover packages bring these different accommodations together for one shared group experience. Staff and extended-stay service areas are excluded from exclusive guest use.
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Cabins · RV sites · Furnished yurts · Tent camping · Full campground photo gallery.
Everything You Need for a Great Group Gathering
Accommodations are only part of what makes Greeter Falls a great place for a group event. The campground also provides the facilities and amenities needed to support larger gatherings, shared meals, outdoor activities, entertainment and overnight stays.
Whether your group includes 50 people or you’re organizing a larger gathering of approximately 250–300 attendees, we can help you plan a campground configuration that makes effective use of our accommodations, recreational areas and shared facilities.
- Three bathhouses serving the campground’s camping and lodging areas.
- Pavilions for covered gatherings, group meals, meetings and activities.
- Three dog parks for guests traveling with pets.
- Outdoor performance stage for music, presentations, ceremonies and entertainment.
- Nature Center for educational programs and group learning.
- Community campfire area for evening gatherings and shared outdoor experiences.
- Playgrounds and recreational areas for families and younger guests.
- Camp store and Greeter Grill for food, snacks, beverages and camping supplies during scheduled or agreed service hours.
- Picnic tables, fire rings and outdoor seating throughout the campground.
- Ancillary parking and designated loading areas for approved guest vehicles, vendors, equipment and support vehicles.
For larger events, different campground sections can be used to organize lodging, parking, vendor displays, performances and recreational activities while keeping everyone within the same private campground setting. Final attendance and event arrangements are subject to campground approval.
More Than a Private Retreat — Create Your Own Special Event
Greeter Falls Campground offers individuals, businesses and organizations an outdoor venue that combines event space with on-site camping and lodging. Instead of coordinating separate accommodations, gathering spaces and recreational facilities, bring much of the experience together in one location.
Weddings & Family Celebrations
Bring family and friends together for a wedding weekend, anniversary, milestone birthday or extended family reunion. Use gathering areas for ceremonies, meals and receptions while guests enjoy on-site accommodations.
Church & Organizational Retreats
Plan a church gathering, youth retreat, educational program, nonprofit event or organizational getaway with lodging, meeting spaces, outdoor activities and opportunities for fellowship.
Arts, Crafts & Vendor Fairs
Bring artists, craftspeople, exhibitors and small businesses together for a private marketplace, specialty fair or themed outdoor event. Approved gathering areas may be configured for vendor displays and demonstrations.
Small Music Festivals & Entertainment
Organize an intimate music festival, acoustic gathering or approved entertainment event using the outdoor stage and gathering facilities, with overnight options for performers, organizers and guests.
Corporate Retreats & Promotional Events
Bring employees, clients, members or invited guests together for a team-building retreat, product presentation, customer appreciation event or private organizational promotion.
Special-Interest & Themed Gatherings
Plan a gathering centered on hiking, photography, outdoor education, wellness, recreation, creative arts or another shared interest. Ask about a customized event configuration.
Festivals, fairs, vendor events and other organized gatherings require advance approval of attendance, layout, parking, entertainment, vendors, insurance and any applicable permits or operating requirements.
Private Campground Takeover Packages
Reserve the main campground for your group and enjoy exclusive access to contracted accommodations, shared facilities and gathering areas, along with dedicated on-site guest support. Two- and three-night packages are available for regular, weekday and holiday periods.
Two-Night Weekend Takeover
From $15,000
Friday & Saturday nights. Exclusive campground access, overnight accommodations, gathering spaces and dedicated concierge coverage for your group.
Weekday package: From $12,000
Holiday weekend: From $18,000
Three-Night Weekend Takeover
From $20,000
Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. An additional day for organized activities, exploring the surrounding wilderness, shared meals and time together.
Weekday package: From $15,000
Holiday weekend: From $24,000
Package rates exclude applicable taxes, cleaning fees and refundable security deposits. Weekday rates apply on qualifying dates; holiday pricing applies to designated periods. A two-night minimum applies. Event-specific services may incur additional charges.
A Smaller Takeover: Your Own Private Village (up to 50 people)
Village Weddings, Family Gatherings, Retreats & Small Group Events
Don’t need the entire campground? Our Village offers a smaller, more intimate option for groups who want a dedicated camping and gathering area without reserving the complete campground.
The Village has ten furnished military-style yurts and its own bathhouse, pavilion, dog park and playground. The proposed new group lodge will add accommodate 8-10 sleeping spaces, a kitchen and indoor gathering and meal-preparation facilities once completed and available.
Planned Village capacity: approximately up to 50 overnight guests. It offers a private, lower-cost setting for smaller wedding weekends, family celebrations, church gatherings and retreats.
Private Village — Two Nights
From $3,000
Friday & Saturday nights. Ten furnished yurts plus the planned group lodge, with designated Village gathering facilities.
Private Village — Three Nights
From $4,000
Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. The same accommodations and Village facilities for a longer gathering.
Village rates are proposed, include the planned lodge and are subject to its completion and availability. Applicable taxes, cleaning fees and a refundable security deposit are additional. Concierge and extended-service arrangements for smaller sections are quoted separately.
Expand Your Village Gathering to Include Area A (up to 100 people)
For groups that need more space, combine the Village with adjacent Area A. Area A offers 12 designated tent sites and eight hard-top gazebo glamping sites. With ten furnished Village yurts, the combined group has 30 camping and glamping sites plus the planned lodge.
Planned capacity: up to 100 overnight guests, depending on individual sleeping arrangements and the approved event layout. The Village bathhouse, pavilion, playground and dog park provide a convenient gathering center for meals, ceremonies, children’s activities and group recreation.
Village + Area A — Two Nights
From $4,000
Friday & Saturday nights. Private use of the contracted Village and Area A accommodations and designated gathering facilities.
Village + Area A — Three Nights
From $5,000
Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. Additional time for a wedding, reunion, church gathering, youth retreat or group celebration.
Cost example: A $4,000 two-night take-over package for up to 100 guests would cost as little as $20 per person per night, before taxes, cleaning and additional charges.
Proposed rates and capacities depend on lodge completion, accommodation availability, approved site occupancy, bathhouse capacity and parking. Taxes, cleaning fees and refundable security deposits are additional.
Extended Private Retreats & Events (up to 300 people)
Looking for more time together? Extended takeover packages are available for church camps, educational programs, organizational gatherings, longer retreats, festivals and family vacations.
Seven-Night Private Takeover
From $48,000
Seven consecutive nights of exclusive access to contracted guest accommodations, shared facilities and dedicated guest services.
Fourteen-Night Private Takeover
From $90,000
Fourteen consecutive nights for longer programs and private gatherings, with ongoing concierge support and agreed mid-stay housekeeping arrangements.
Extended packages are confirmed according to season, availability, guest count and event requirements. Holiday and peak-season dates may require additional charges.
The Benefits of Having the Campground to Yourself
Exclusive Use of the Main Campground
Your group enjoys exclusive access to contracted guest accommodations and shared facilities, allowing you to plan activities and gatherings without sharing the main guest areas with unrelated campground visitors.
Dedicated Concierge Service
Two designated team members provide staggered concierge coverage for approximately 12–14 hours each day of a full-campground takeover. They are your point of contact for questions, firewood and supplies, facility access, maintenance coordination and unexpected issues. Smaller Village and sectional bookings have separately agreed guest-service arrangements.
Campground Store & Grill
The campground store and grill will be available during your private stay, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday during designated hours. Extended access can be arranged for three-night and longer full-campground packages. Firewood, ice, snacks, beverages, camping supplies and other merchandise are available for purchase. Greeter Grill service is available during scheduled hours or by advance arrangement.
Gathering Spaces, Performances & Outdoor Activities
Enjoy contracted pavilions, the community campfire area, performance stage, Nature Center, playgrounds and recreational facilities. Organize shared meals, meetings, worship services, ceremonies, performances, vendor activities and celebrations, subject to your approved event plan.
Greeter Falls & Savage Gulf State Park
Located less than half a mile from Greeter Falls Trailhead, the campground offers convenient access to waterfalls, swimming areas, hiking trails and the natural beauty of Savage Gulf State Park.
Spend the day exploring the surrounding wilderness, then return to your private campground for an evening around the fire or a shared meal with your group.
Planning Your Group’s Accommodations & Event Capacity
Full-campground takeovers: Events involving approximately 250–300 overnight and day guests may be considered, depending on the approved campground configuration.
Private Village: Ten furnished yurts and the planned group lodge can accommodate approximately 40–50 overnight guests.
Village + Area A: The expanded configuration of 30 camping and glamping sites plus the planned lodge can accommodate up to 100 overnight guests, depending on sleeping arrangements.
Final overnight occupancy and event attendance depend on contracted accommodation capacity, bathhouse facilities, parking and event requirements. Larger events involving vendors, visitors, performances or additional vehicles require an approved event plan.
Booking & Reservation Details
A private takeover requires advance reservation and a separate group booking agreement. Please inquire at least six months before your preferred dates; earlier inquiries may offer more flexibility.
Reservation Payment Schedule
- At booking: A 25% nonrefundable booking payment confirms the reservation.
- 180 days before arrival: Total payments must equal 50% of the package price.
- 90 days before arrival: The remaining package balance is due.
Reservations made within these advance-payment periods require the applicable nonrefundable remittances as noted above. Cancellation and refund provisions are set out in the group agreement.
Full-Campground Cleaning Fees & Refundable Security Deposits
| Stay Length | Cleaning Fees | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Nights | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| 3 Nights | $1,200 | $4,000 |
| 7 Nights | $1,500 | $7,500 |
| 14 Nights | $2,000 | $12,000 |
Cleaning fees are separate from package prices. The 14-night cleaning fee includes an agreed mid-stay service. Security deposits are refundable, subject to the agreement and applicable deductions for damage, missing items or extraordinary cleaning.
Village and sectional takeovers have separate cleaning fees and refundable security deposits identified in their individual group proposal.
Taxes & Additional Purchases
Applicable state, county and city taxes are additional. The campground’s currently published combined sales and occupancy tax rate is 18.25%. A valid credit card on file is required for authorized store and grill purchases, incidentals and additional charges permitted under the agreement.
Firewood, ice, merchandise, food and personal purchases are charged separately unless specifically included in the contracted package.
All packages are subject to availability, approved guest counts, contracted accommodations and campground policies. Staff and extended-stay service areas are excluded from private takeovers. Individual campsite promotions do not apply. Additional event-specific services, staffing, equipment, permits, insurance and operating requirements may affect the final event proposal.
Let’s Plan Your Private Campground Gathering
Whether you’re organizing a family reunion, church retreat, wedding, vendor fair, small music festival or larger organizational event, we would be happy to discuss the possibilities.
Choose from a complete campground takeover, a smaller Village reservation or a customized sectional package. Tell us your preferred dates, approximate guest count, accommodations needed and the type of event you are planning. Typically, take-overs will require booking 9-12 months in advance.
Greeter Falls Campground
Adjacent to Savage Gulf State Park
Altamont, Tennessee
Call: 800-MTN-CAMP (800-686-2267)
Text: 931-800-4376
Email: Robert@GreeterFalls.com
In the woods, we return to reason and faith.