Best Dispersed Camping near Rickman, TN
Catoosa Wildlife Management Area offers free primitive camping at Bi-Color Campground near Rickman, Tennessee. The campground features spacious sites accessible via drive-in and walk-in routes, with accommodations for various vehicle sizes including larger rigs. Campfires are permitted and pets are allowed, but the area lacks amenities such as drinking water, electrical hookups, toilets, or trash service.
The area experiences seasonal variations in usage and conditions. According to one visitor, "This area is beautiful almost all times of the year! Plenty of wildlife and lots of shady areas." During hunting seasons, particularly in November, the campground becomes notably crowded. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "Rifle season starts Nov 20. I'm 10 days early, and was a bit surprised just how many hunters are already here." Access requires preparation as the dirt roads can be challenging—"washboard out was north to Rock Creek campground steep downhill grade narrow. My opinion not for 5th wheel." Visitors should bring all necessary provisions including water, as none is available on site.
