Post up close to the action

Downtown Chattanooga is walkable, on the water, and built for a weekend like this. Here's how to post up close to the action.

Downtown Hotels

Ross's Landing sits in the heart of downtown, so the closest hotels put you steps from the festival gates and the riverfront. Group-rate hotel blocks are listed above. For the full city lodging guide, visit the Chattanooga Tourism Co..

Camping

Chattanooga has real camping options within striking distance of downtown — from lakeside tent sites to full RV hookups.

• Chester Frost Park — County-run campground on Chickamauga Lake, about 15 minutes from Ross's Landing. Tent and RV sites, boat ramps, swimming. One of the most popular spots for festival weekends.
• Harrison Bay State Park — Full-service state park campground on Chickamauga Lake, ~20 minutes out. Electric and primitive sites, clean facilities.
• Raccoon Mountain Campground — About 10 minutes from downtown on the west side. RV-friendly with hookups, plus easy access to the Raccoon Mountain trails.

Book early — festival weekend fills up fast. Check each park's site for 2026 availability.

Airbnb Neighborhoods

If you'd rather have your own place, these neighborhoods keep you close:

• Downtown / Riverfront — walk to everything.
• North Shore — across the river, a quick bridge walk, full of food and coffee.
• Southside — the arts-and-eats district, a short rideshare to Ross's Landing.

Getting Around

• Public transit — downtown Chattanooga's free electric shuttle (CARTA) runs through the core and connects to the riverfront.
• Bike rental — Bike Chattanooga bike share has stations downtown. Biking is, in our professional opinion, pretty fun. ;)
• Rideshare — Uber and Lyft are active downtown. Drop-off at Ross's Landing is straightforward.

Non-Traditional Lodging

Not a hotel person? Good. Chattanooga's got options:

• Airbnb & VRBO — Plenty of listings in Downtown, North Shore, and Southside. All within easy distance of Ross's Landing. Book early — festival weekend goes fast.
• Hostels — Chattanooga has a small but solid hostel scene for the budget-conscious and social crowd.
• RV parks — Chester Frost Park and Harrison Bay both have RV hookups. Raccoon Mountain Campground is closer to downtown with full RV amenities.
• Unique stays — Treehouses, cabin rentals, and riverfront properties pop up on Airbnb. Worth a search if you want something memorable.

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