Five Fabulous Places to Camp Near Chattanooga

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Chattanooga rests on the border of Georgia and Tennessee. An astounding number of outdoor attractions have made the city a popular travel location. Spend a morning rock climbing, an afternoon in downtown Chattanooga and then the night in one of the numerous RV campgrounds, which can be found on the Georgia and Tennessee side of Chattanooga.

Camping World of Chattanooga provides RV maintenance, parts and supplies. We'll gladly assess used campers and currently have Shastas for sale. The following list highlights a few of the many fabulous RV campgrounds in the Chattanooga area.

Best Holiday Trav-L-Park of Chattanooga

The Best Holiday Trav-L-Park of Chattanooga, Tenn. is renowned for being a Good Sam Top Rated park from 2009 to 2011. The RV park has 170 level and gravel-covered spots with water, sewer, electricity, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Electricity is available at 30 and 50 amps. Spots range up to 70 feet in length and are pull-through.

The camp is at 1623 Mack Smith Road in Rossville, Ga. The GPS coordinates are: N 34 degrees 58.755, W 085 degrees 12.767. To make a reservation apply through their online system or call 800-693-2877 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Raccoon Mountain RV Park & Campground

Raccoon Mountain hosts cave exploration and hiking. It is home to the Raccoon Mountain RV Park & Campground, which can be found at 319 West Hills Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. The park has 52 RV spots. Premium spots are larger and offer 50-amp electrical hookups while the standard locations support 20 and 30 amp. Both types offer city water, sewer and cable TV. The park also has wireless Internet.

Reservations may be made online or by calling 800-823-2267. Campers wishing to reserve with their Good Sam benefits need to call the toll-free number for service.

Lookout Mtn./Chattanooga South KOA

Near the Ruby Falls of Lookout Mountain, the Chattanooga South branch of the Chattanooga KOA sites has 134 spots. Full hookups are available on 74 of the sites with the rest supporting electricity connections. The sites are gravel and support pull-thru and back-in access as well as 30- or 50-amp electrical connections. The campground also has a pool and wireless Internet.

Chattanooga South KOA is located at 199 KOA Boulevard, Ringgold, Ga. Reservations may be made online or by calling 800-562-4167.

Camping World of Chattanooga Campground

Camping World of Chattanooga also has our own campground. The 55 spots are 30 amps, have full hookups, leveled gravel and room for slide outs. Campers also have access to a restroom facility.

The address is 6728 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, Tenn. For reservations call 800-823-2267.

Chester Frost Park

Just north of Chattanooga, Chester Frost Park rests on Chickamauga lake. The campground offers 200 RV spots. Pull-thru site amenities include water hookups, 30- or 50-amp electricity and gravel or paved camping spots. Restrooms are also available.

Chester Frost Park is located at 2138 North Gold Point Circle, Hixson Tenn. For reservations call 423-842-0177 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camping World of Chattanooga wishes you a great camping time. If you need parts or supplies feel free to stop in. Remember to stop in and browse our Shastas for sale or look for a price on used campers.

Shasta Campers: Yesterday and Today

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Hitting the road in a recreational vehicle or towing a camper behind one's vehicle is uniquely American. The first recreational vehicles rolled off the assembly lines just over one hundred years ago in 1910. The first RV, a Touring Landau, was a car with a back seat, which folded down into a bed, and a sink that was contained in the back of the front seats. A chamber pot toilet was also included, which at that time was considered a luxury. As technology continued to improve, more people began buying campers to tow behind their cars. Soon, campgrounds across the country began filling up with campers, particularly Shasta campers.

The Shasta Trailer Company was founded in 1941, beginning with building mobile homes for the military. In the 1950's the company began building portable camping trailers, and through the 1980's Shasta was the best-selling camper in the United States. In 1976, the Coachmen RV Group bought the Shasta name and it has since appeared on a number of motor homes across the country.

The original Shasta trailers were sometimes called "canned ham" trailers, because their small size and design reminded people of canned hams. However, that did little to curb their enthusiasm. Despite cramped quarters and few amenities, the trailers developed a loyal following. Families all over the country were proud to be towing their Shasta, complete with its silver wings, Z graphic design on the side and baby moon hubcaps. Eventually, people started to think bigger was better, and began buying more motor homes and fewer Shasta's.

At some point, however, everything old is new again, and Shasta trailers are no exception. Many people still own Shasta trailers from the 1950s, often towing them around behind classic cars from that same era. Many people still try to find a Shasta for sale, hoping to find used campers at reasonable prices.

Shasta has also brought back a modern version of the classic trailer, complete with updates for today's camping enthusiast. Keeping the classic wings, side Z design and hubcaps, today's Shasta offers optional 5-spoke aluminum rims and tires filled with nitrogen gas to increase tire life. Roadside assistance is also offered for one year.

Modern Shasta's are very lightweight, coming in at about 2,500 pounds. The interior provides campers with almost 6 ½ feet of headroom, electric ovens and microwaves. Refrigerators are conveniently sized, and kitchen sinks feature fold-down faucets. Entertainment options are also included, such as televisions, DVD players, stereos and iPod stations. Dinettes are retro-styled and allow for more room by sliding front to rear. They even fold out into queen-size beds, adding to their convenience.

Bathrooms have wet baths and water heaters, while the trailer has a heat pump for heating and cooling. Skylights with retractable shades and screens let campers control how much light comes in, and halogen lights are spread throughout the interior.

Along with cabinets with sliding doors, easy maintenance floors and lots of chrome, today's Shasta combines nostalgia with modern style. While they cost about $20,000 for basic models, people who want nostalgia and modern style consider it a bargain. Whether looking for used campers or a Shasta for sale, people love their canned hams.