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Burns, Tennessee: Ernest Goes to Camp Film Location

Montgomery Bell State Park was the filming location for Ernest Goes to Camp - the first in a series of nine(!) Ernest films - in Sep. 1986. The visitor center displays movie memorabilia and sells Ernest souvenirs.

Montgomery Bell State Park

Address:
1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN
Directions:
Montgomery Bell State Park. Northeast of Burns. From US-70 turn south at the park entrance. Displays are in the visitor center, ahead on the right.
Phone:
615-797-9052
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Filming Location of Ernest Goes to Camp

Montgomery Bell State Park was the filming location for Ernest Goes to Camp. There is some merchandise for sale and memorabilia from the movie on display at the park visitor center. It's free to see and right off US Hwy 70.

[Barrett Campbell, 09/28/2024]

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