Overall, the campground was pretty much what you'd probably expect. Keywords are generally quiet (except for the boats coming and going) and secluded.
Small, quiet campground, minimal amenities, but low price.
There's only two restrooms, both featuring a toilet, sink, and shower. Theoretically it's one for each gender, but with our large group people would often use whichever one was available. Getting and maintaining hot water never seemed to be an issue when I showered, thank goodness! The showers are a little small, but adequate. Toilet paper was restocked regularly, but the paper towel dispensers were always empty during our two nights there. The sign on the entrance to the restrooms said they were usually disinfected weekly on Tuesdays, if I recall correctly.
Other camp amenities are a boat launch and dock, a bait shop, a few motel rooms, a playground, a coin-operated washer and dryer, and, of course the restrooms. The boat launch was camp's most popular feature and there was a fairly constant stream of people launching and bringing in fishing boats, recreational pontoon boats, and jet skis, even on a Monday.
The people are nice and it's very pretty and it's only $13 dollars for a tent camp site a night and it's right on the water.
The primitive camping area is a good size with several fire rings and a few grills. There are both clear and shady areas. As far as I could tell, the area is not divided into individual sites, you just pick a spot.
We stayed at Pine Cove December 2016 to February 2017, and loved it. Ms. Carol was easy to work with and Charlie was always available to help. Charlie made an awesome bonfire to bring in the New Year! We loved the quite and beauty of the lake. We plan on going back next year.
My 2 children and I stayed here for 9 days in May 2016, contrary to the 2 previous reviews I've read; there is a manager there from 5:30am.-6:00pm. Their maintenance man, Charlie is on site most of the day and night. They were very polite and the prices are more than fair, when I had trouble with my personal camper; charlie even came over and spent an hour testing all of my electrical wires until he found my problem. He wouldn't even allow me to compensate him for his time and he wasn't even on the clock at that time. It's a very clean and quiet place, nobody bothered us at all. If you are planning a camping trip near Hartsville TN. you should definitely look at Pine cove. We will definitely stay there again, it was a very nice experience with a wonderful view of the lake and a boat ramp & a floating dock to fish from. Thanks to Charlie and the rest of the crew for the assistance and peaceful place for me and my 2 children.
The first thing you'll notice is that there are no signs directing you to the site at all. You have to either be a local and know your way there or use your GPS. Eventually you'll round a bend and suddenly find campers in front of you.
If you want the bottom line, Pine Cove is a good place to camp. If you want details, read on.
Second, this trip was entirely arranged as a group trip for the August 2017 solar eclipse. I had no contact with campground management at all. I just showed up, pitched our tent, stayed a couple nights, and left again. We were one of about 6-9 families in the group. I suspect it was one of the most crowded times the primitive camping area had seen.
Speaking of signs, there were several helpful signs around camp. Most provided a phone number in case you needed something. The camp has a laid back atmosphere, so sometimes, for example, there wouldn't be anyone in the bait shop but give them a call and they'd be right there. Unfortunately for me, I had T-Mobile as my cell phone carrier and despite what their coverage maps might tell you, there's no service at the camp. That's an issue for me and T-Mobile and I don't blame the camp for it. I was told folks with AT&T had no issues with service.
First, the disclaimer that I am not an avid camper. I took my boys camping with Cub Scouts when they were younger, but can probably count the number of non-Scout camping trips on one hand. Maybe two hands.
The bait shop (see photo) is just that. Don't confuse it with a full-fledged camp store. The big attraction for campers is ice, but they also sell cold drinks, a few snacks, and lures and other fishing supplies. There's a convenience store/gas station 2.5 miles away at the turn off the main road if you need other supplies.
Pine Cove Campsites Motel is a US Lodging based in Hartsville, Tennessee. Pine Cove Campsites Motel is located at 1095 Boat Dock Ln, Hartsville, TN 37074, USA.
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