DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 We camped at Montgomery Bell SP near Dickson, TN (just a bit west of Nashville) this weekend. Had a great late fall weekend, including some hiking and great campfire weather. We last camped here in 2005. We like this park, but it had two strikes against it for us....no sewer hookups and no reservations. Well, since 2005, they have added sewer hookups to many of the sites, and beginning earlier this year you can now make reservations at TN State Parks. Here are some pics. Several of the sites back up to this creek. If you cross that bridge you connect onto the park's fairly extensive trail system. Here is a look back down at the campground from the trail. There's a replica of the old cabin and the church that were built here in the early 1800's to serve the iron ore miners that came here for work. We definitely plan on returning here next year....especially as it's less than an hour from our house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Cool! Will add it to my list! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing! I am adding it to my places to go too.Did you get a chance to go to the Shrine too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing!I am adding it to my places to go too.Did you get a chance to go to the Shrine too? We did. It sits very close to the cabin. We went inside, but I didn't take any pictures. It's a very pretty little church. There was a sign taped outside that said it was reserved for a wedding that afternoon....would be a beautiful spot for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looks like it might be another great place for a Fiend gathering :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thrill Shakespeare (Andy) 58 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I love the Tennessee state parks. Nice to see Montgomery Bell again in pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wow, the leaves are much further along in "fall" than I would have thought. Was there any color left? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wow, the leaves are much further along in "fall" than I would have thought. Was there any color left? There was little color left at the park. We had a huge wind storm on Halloween that took care of the leaves that had turned color. At my house, the maples still have leaves, but that wasn't very evident at the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looks nice!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wow, the leaves are much further along in "fall" than I would have thought. Was there any color left? I'm with Memphis- it looks like late Fall there. And cold. On the very day you took your photos, I was sitting in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium sweating and getting sunburned. Thanks for sharing the photos- the campground looks nice. It's probably nicer with leaves on the trees. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm with Memphis- it looks like late Fall there. And cold. On the very day you took your photos, I was sitting in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium sweating and getting sunburned. Thanks for sharing the photos- the campground looks nice. It's probably nicer with leaves on the trees. TCD I am a big fan of late fall. Short days, gray skies, building a fire to warm up. Drinking a hot beverage. The perfect prelude to the Christmas season that will soon be upon us. I could never get into the spirit when I lived in Florida. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I would love late fall camping too. It's just down here it comes in January and if you happen to be busy THAT weekend your SOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am definitely no fan of late fall or winter. Give me blue skies and sunshine. And I prefer an ice cold beer to a warm beverage. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am definitely no fan of late fall or winter. Give me blue skies and sunshine. And I prefer an ice cold beer to a warm beverage. TCD Well it was warm enough for ice cold beers....the highs were around 60 or so. And this was one of my selections. Do you remember what this is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Well it was warm enough for ice cold beers....the highs were around 60 or so. And this was one of my selections. Do you remember what this is? Da, comrade. I don't remember the name, though Green Death was it? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thrill Shakespeare (Andy) 58 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 A Ukrainian beer? Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Da, comrade. I don't remember the name, though Green Death was it? TCD Correct! Green Death it is. And you might notice...that is INC holding the beer. She successfully drank it without hallucinations or the development of chest hair. I love that woman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 A Ukrainian beer? Well done. My camping beer selections typically involve some Russian and/or Ukranian beers. I think the Ukranians put hallucinogenic mushrooms in their lagers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 My camping beer selections typically involve some Russian and/or Ukranian beers. I think the Ukranians put hallucinogenic mushrooms in their lagers. I got to camp with you sometime love different beers :beer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Correct! Green Death it is. And you might notice...that is INC holding the beer. She successfully drank it without hallucinations or the development of chest hair. I love that woman.Although, if she grew chest hair that might open up a whole new......er, nevermind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Although, if she grew chest hair that might open up a whole new......er, nevermind I don't even want to consider what you are referring to. :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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