

State Park
Savage Gulf South - Backcountry Camp
Gruetli Laager, TN
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- Address:Gruetli Laager, TN
About
South Cumberland boasts over 90 miles of backpacking trails with 93 campsites, eight group sites, and one rustic lodge, the Hobbs Cabin. These campsites are located within 12 designated backcountry campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve their campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Reservations are required. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience.
All campsites are limited to six people. Site capacity information can be found under site features on the campsite reservation page. Please look closely at your campsite's capacity when reserving.
Each site has a designated fire ring. Hiking is required to reach the sites, although a few sites are available only 120 yards from the parking lot. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in, be sure to check with the ranger stations about water availability. A pit toilet is also available at each campground.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Savage Gulf South - Backcountry Camp

Collins Gulf Overlook
Tennessee
0.9 mi210 ftgain
TrailModerate

Collins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails
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12.0 mi3,176 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River
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4.5 mi1,509 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Savage Day Loop
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4.9 mi528 ftgain
TrailModerate

North rim and North Plateau Loop Trail
Tennessee
17.5 mi3,432 ftgain
TrailExpert

North Rim Trail via Savage Day Loop
Tennessee
15.6 mi3,750 ftgain
TrailExpert
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