Best Dispersed Camping near Rugby, TN

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Rugby

16 Reviews of 6 Rugby Campgrounds

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  Pam B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 13, 2024

  Jellico Creek Rd Dispersed #1

  Jellico Creek 1

  There are three dispersed camp sites along this road.  We stayed at the first and largest of the three.  This first site has room for two groups.  It also has a small swimming hole with a rope swing.

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  Pam B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 12, 2024

  Trace Branch Dispersed - Rock Creek Road

  Small Campsite on the shores of Rock Creek.

  One picnic table and fire pit.  Dispersed camping.   We took our portable firepit and sat by the creek for a beautiful evening.

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  Tam E.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 14, 2024

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Beautiful, but stuff stolen

  Beautiful spot, early - mid April plenty of room & privacy.

  Left to go on a hike & came back to our chairs & wood being stolen. Disappointing, but also the chance you take when leaving your personal items unattended.

  They took 2 bundles of wood, but left us some. Plenty of wood on the ground to use. Felt safe overall.

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  Robert W.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 14, 2023

  Bi-Color Campground (Catoosa WMA)

  Nice Little Getaway

  The GPS coordinates will get you directly to where you want to go there's probably about 10 to 15 campsites there was trash on a few of them. Overall it was a nice place to just go and get away. It is a hunter's Camp first and foremost so there were quite a few people setting up for this week's opening day but the ones I did talk to were all friendly even went and had a couple beers with one of them.

  My dog snd I stayed for 2 nights and 2 days. Lots of wildlife sounds at night.

  Also a random heard of cattle strols through every now and again.

  I'd definitely come back around this time of year!

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  Angie A.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 19, 2023

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Excellent find

  Dispersed camping with a glorious v view. Please pack out what you pack in. Some trash obvious yet cleaner now than past reviews. Camped right on the bank. Fire pits and concrete pads at most sites. Dumpster on site so please use it. Easy to find and private spacious sites available.

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  Jacob M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2023

  Swain Ridge

  Gravel only

  Not able to camp in open field. 1000$ fine for doing so. Camping at trailhead or on road side is fine.

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  Sierra E.

  Traveler

  

  May. 23, 2023

  Swain Ridge

  Quiet Pasture But Ticks

  It was wonderfully secluded, we used the car to “mow” the grass down, and set up fine. But we did have ticks EVERYWHERE and poison ivy along the edges of the pasture. We had a ball we were playing with roll in there. Outside for normal outside life inconvenience; it was a beautiful, quiet pasture. We were even blessed with see several bats fly around at night. There was no light pollution so we had a great time star gazing!

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  Michael W.

  Legend

  

  May. 21, 2023

  Bi-Color Campground (Catoosa WMA)

  Primitive at its best

  Didn’t stay. To far out for me. Lots of knats. Dirt rd I , washboard out was north to Rock Creek campground steep downhill grade narrow. My opinion not for 5th wheel. No cell for miles

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  Rachel G.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 10, 2022

  Bi-Color Campground (Catoosa WMA)

  Jammed packed with hunters

  I’d like to say this spot is beautiful, but I’ve seen better. Rifle season starts Nov 20. I’m 10 days early, and was a bit surprised just how many hunters are already here. I feel like I’m the only solo woman here, also seem to be the only Van lifer. Lots of RVs. The camp was pretty easy to find. There are fire pits, mine is full of garbage. The spots are pretty spacious but there’s no privacy. I won’t be staying here long.

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  Chelsea H.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2022

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  End of season stay in autumn leaves

  We arrived on Oct 30 to find several spaces available, many of which are convenient pull-through spaces. All are right at the waters edge with fire rings. There's trash everywhere; we filled a 10 gal trash bag in a matter of 10 minutes. We've been enjoying our stay but sadly we're informed by a man driving around to be out by Nov 3 as they're closing the site for the season. Luckily this timing is fine for our plans but was a surprise as nothing is mentioned on sites or sign at entrance about this. Beautiful place, peaceful this time of year. Husband caught a bass & dogs enjoyed the shallow edge of the lake at our site. Would stay again!

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  Brandon B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 8, 2022

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Traffic

  There is so much traffic at all times day and night. It gets pretty aggregating other than that they clean the Porta John a cpl times a week it's pet friendly and you can hang stuff from trees and lines

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  John B.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Bi-Color Campground (Catoosa WMA)

  Great Dispersed Primitive camping

  This area is beautiful almost all times of the year! Plenty of wildlife and lots of shady areas. Alcohol is allowed in designated camping areas. Only saw one other camper on our trip this weekend so it was very peaceful. There was no accessible water near by so make sure you bring your own provisions. Haven’t got to explore much around the area by hiking. Found a nice creek a few miles on down the road. Other then that, great area and will most definitely be back soon!

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  Andrew R.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 3, 2022

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Convenient and pretty

  I've read reviews elsewhere of this camping area getting crowded and rowdy. We went during a relatively chilly weekend in early April and had no trouble finding a spot. It was quiet, private, and beautiful. I can see however how that may be very different during warmer months.

  The campground is very easily accessible and has no facilities other than garbage bins.

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  Kimberly P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2021

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Good when not overcrowded

  We went this past summer and had a nice visit. There wasn't too many people but a few weeks later we drove thru and people were packed in like sardines. Just not our style of camping. Seems the locals really come out in droves and packs the place. Have been told that vehicles have been stolen so may want to watch your surroundings depending on the environment at the time. However police did patrol thru the area at night when we were there.

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  Jacob T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2021

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Closed by TVA

  Arrived to find it closed. No one to talk to or call. Just closed. Same with Rhea Springs.

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  Tiffany C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2021

  Jackson Island Dispersed Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  Very sketchy

  Very sketchy park. Vagrants mostly. You wouldn’t be able to leave your site unattended if you want to keep your stuff. Go across to Rhea springs. Nice,safe, free and beautiful.