THE FACES BEHIND THE BASECAMP

Built by Experts.
Run by Enthusiasts.

John and Karen outside a motorcoach entrance at Hawkins Pointe.
Dean Louch of Elkhart with Karen and John at the the River Landing Rally.

Meet John and Karen Hawkins, the duo behind the Southeast’s premier RV basecamp. With decades of industry expertise and a passion for the road, they have created a facility designed for the serious traveler.

Engineering a Better Way to Stay

John Hawkins isn't just an owner; he is a titan of the towing and recovery industry. A 2001 International Towing Hall of Fame inductee and a lead designer for Miller Industries, John has spent his career engineering solutions for the world’s largest vehicles, including the record-breaking Century M100 rotator.

When you stay at Hawkins Pointe, you aren’t just renting a site; you are parking at a facility engineered by someone who understands the mechanics, weight, and value of your motorcoach better than anyone else in the Southeast.

A Legacy within the Prevost Community

Expertise from the Highway to the Basecamp

John and Karen’s foothold in the Prevost family began in 2009. Since then, they have been fixtures at national rallies and FMCA events across the country sharing their knowledge with owners of Liberty, Country Coach, Winnebago, and Prevost.

Their mission is to bring the professional knowledge and personal touch they’ve gained from thousands of miles on the road back to every guest at the Hawkins Pointe basecamp.

John Hawkins driving a Corvette at Sebring 2026/
John Driving at Sebring • January 2026
Kyle Busch at Talledega 2025.
Kyle Busch at Talladega • 2025
Richard Childers at Talledega 2025.
Richard Childers at Talladega • 2025
Michael Waltrop with John and Karen at the Hendrix Campus.
Meeting Michael Waltrop • Hendrix Campus
Chase Elliott Roval Charlotte with Marathon Coach.
Chase Elliott Marathon Coach Interview
Karen & John Hawkins at the Biltmore Estate.
Karen & John at Biltmore Estate
Orlando for the 44th Florida Tow Show and the first public unveil of the amazing Century M100.
Orlando's 44th Towing Show • Century M100
Thanks to Jeff Rowe (East Tenn Luxury Coach) for all the updates for the client and prepping for Jim Purcell at CoachPro.
Jeff Rowe, Jim Purcell & John Hawkins
10th Annual Prevost show with 130 coaches outside.
10th Annual Prevost Show • West Palm
the vision for hawkins pointe

Designed for the Serious Traveler

John and Karen realized Chattanooga needed more than just a place to park; it needed a sophisticated home base. In 2016, that vision became Hawkins Pointe—a 9-acre facility engineered to accommodate everything from 18-ft trailers to 84-ft Freightliners. Located just south of the I-24/I-75 split, we offer a seamless blend of premium accessibility and elite hospitality.

Aerial birds eye view, all Hawkins Pointe RV Basecamp.

Experience the Difference

We invite you to experience a new standard of hospitality. Whether you're here for a night or a season, our staff are ready to welcome you home.