Riverfront camping in Waynesboro, TN
Camping on the Buffalo River, TN
Two riverfront campgrounds on over a mile of Buffalo River frontage. Pitch a tent or park the camper right by the water, then float from the same spot.
Call (931) 722-5213Camp right on the water
Buffalo River camping, Tennessee style
Crazy Horse has been the place for camping on the Buffalo in Tennessee since 1991. The North Campground is the quieter family area; the South Campground is the main hub, near the camp store and day-pass swim area.
All camping is first come, first served. Gates are never locked, so you can come in quietly at any hour, find a spot, and check in at the office the next morning.
Primitive tent
$10 / person / night
Kids 12 & under free
Tent + electric
$10 / person / night
+$10/night electric Kids 12 & under free
Tent + electric & water
$10 / person / night
+$20/night hookups Kids 12 & under free
RV site — 30 or 50 amp
$40 / night
$10 each additional person 13 and older 2 adults • limited septic sites available Kids 12 & under free
Day pass
$7 / person / day
5 & under free Wayne, Perry & Lewis County locals free with ID.
- Over a mile of riverfront tent and RV sites
- Free hot showers and restrooms
- Swim area and gravel bars
- Camp store with ice, firewood and supplies
- Canoe and kayak trips launch from the park
- Kids 12 & under camp free
Camping on the Buffalo — FAQs
Do campsites need to be reserved?
No. All camping is first come, first served — we've never had to turn anyone away. Come on in, pick a spot and set up.
How do camping fees get paid?
Bring cash. Fees are collected at the gate or by a camping assistant at your site, and our camping assistants cannot accept credit or debit cards. You can also pay in our office during business hours.
What are the campground rules?
All camping is first come, first served — we've never had to turn anyone away.
Camping fees are typically collected at the gate or by a camping assistant at your site. CASH ONLY — assistants cannot take cards.
Gates are never locked. Come in quietly at any time, find a spot and set up. Check in at the office the next morning if we miss you.
Power adapters for tent electric sites are available at the office or from camping assistants for a refundable $10 deposit.
No generators in the campgrounds. North campground quiet time is 11pm. South campground quiet time is 12am
Everyone's here to have a good time — if a guest or group gets out of hand or disrupts the campground, our security has full authority to step in and ask them to leave the property, no refund.
What does a day pass cost and what does it include?
$7 per person / day. 5 & under free Wayne, Perry & Lewis County locals free with ID. ALL individuals visiting for the day MUST check in at the office and get a wrist band. Stay in the designated area — the campgrounds are for overnight campers only. Tubes are welcome in the swim area, but day-pass guests can't walk through the campgrounds or tube through the campgrounds. Showers and restrooms are available for all guests.
Are there showers and restrooms?
Yes — three free bath houses across the property: one in the north campground, one by the pavilion, and downstairs at the office building. Day pass guests must use the main office restrooms.
Do you allow 4-wheelers?
No.