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Best Dispersed Sites Near Sequatchie, TN (6)


Recent Dispersed Reviews In Sequatchie

22 Reviews of 6 Sequatchie Campgrounds


  • Sarah H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Blue Hole is neat

    Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Awesome!

    I loved it there. So peaceful! A couple of other people there and a little bit of trash, but I picked it up. Leave it better than you found it right? It rained, so no bugs, but that’s prob not true for the dry days…

  • richard C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Jun. 4, 2023

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Cool hole, not worth the trip

    The campground was beyond capacity. Went to the Ada site and it looked like it was a cruel joke? Unsure. But there's no way. The spring looked amazing but couldn't camp. Can't add pics atm. Also, stepped out just to see the clearance on a turn and got in with 4 ticks on me.

  • TNWoodsman
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    May. 18, 2023

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Moto Camping

    Review from the perspective of a motorcycle traveler tent camping. Tent sites are near a frog pond. Access was a bit rough. Easy on a motorcycle but could be difficult for a car. Saw a copperhead while strolling around pond.

  • Ava R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Camp
    May. 13, 2023

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Camp

    Quiet but muddy

    This is a great FREE spot right outside the hunters entrance of prentice cooper state forest. There are about 12 spots and it wasn’t crowded when we came on a Saturday. It is a bit muddy but it is manageable.

  • Ava R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    May. 13, 2023

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Great FREE spot!

    We stayed 3 days 2 nights here in our 21’ pop up camper with our generator. Road is pretty well maintained, spots are good size, some only large enough for tent/car camping. We were never bothered and it’s right down the road from blue hole and Ellison Cave trail.

  • Michael M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Aug. 13, 2022

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Good dispersed camping at the blue hole

    It has a blue hole an caves no electricity or running water but the camp sites are pretty good. An the do have a handicap access area for rvs to do disperse camping also an parking for the bluehole ...no one to bother you!

  • Cole T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    May. 14, 2021

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Great

    Prentice Cooper is an amazing place and offers two campgrounds and several backcountry camping spots. There is a campground not too far after pulling in the gravel road that has some really nice spots. The other campground requires you to drive down a gravel road for approximately 7 miles and then down some trails that require high clearance. This campground is nice and tooked into the woods with a pond nearby. There are several OHV trails in prentice Cooper and the place can get very crowded on the weekends. Definitely recommend going during the week.

  • William Andrew C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite
    May. 1, 2021

    Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite

    Not a lot of options near the parking lot for hammocks

    The only decent spot for hammocks is the little campsite that is right in front of the parking lot. We went over to the clearing just north of the parking lot, but there were no good spots. The clearing was extremely overgrown, as was the tree line all around the clearing. At the site directly in front of the parking lot, you can really only get two hammocks, unless you want to stack your hammocks vertically. You'll have to tie both hammocks to the same tree at one end, and then use two trees on the other side. There is no water near this site. This site is OK if you need to be near the parking lot or don't want to hike your gear in and out. Otherwise, you're way better off going down to one of the other sites.

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite
    Apr. 1, 2021

    Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite

    Small boring site

    This site is 3 separate clearings near the trailhead and parking with small fire pits. They work in a pinch if you get here late and don’t want to hike in or if you want to car camp and hike to the falls without gear. Be aware that you will have to go a little ways down the trail to find water.

  • Marguerite S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    Jan. 26, 2021

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Pond Camping - Long drive

    This really wasn’t bad! Other than us not being sure where to go. We drove for what felt like 20 miles down a well kept unpaved road from the entrance but I think it reality was only 5.5 miles. There’s a gravel lot next to the pond which is where we set up our rooftop tent on surprisingly 0° incline on all sides so we had a very level set up. There grassy are is fenced off but has multiple fire pits for dispersed camping. Not much for a weekend trip unless you want to hike and the hikes are pretty mediocre. There’s an overlook somewhere but we were just testing our gear so didn’t go searching for it. Would camp again if we had to but won’t go out of our way to stay here.

  • Blake C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite
    Nov. 16, 2020

    Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite

    An exercise in packing

    The Walls of Jehrico trail offers a handful of first-come/first-serve primitive campsites set adjacent to two separate water sources (streams).  Any equipment must be carried in and out which makes for a perfect backpacking experience.  

    Your campsite offers little privacy due to trail proximity but that should not distract from a wonderful experience.

    There are minimal places to stock up on necessities along the road so be sure and come equipped.  There is also no cell service so make sure you plan accordingly and have an emergency system in place.

  • Benjamin C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    We loved this place!

    My wife and I are getting into Overlanding and we heard this was a good place for OHV trails and dispersed camping. We came down for just the day to check the Forest out. It was really wet and Sulfur Branch/Braddison was very torn up. We got stuck but was lended a hand. Other than that the place was taken care of and there was plenty of folks out that Saturday. The over looks are beautiful!! If your going to hit the trails either have a winch or wait till it’s dry! Have FUN

  • Tyler J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    Mar. 20, 2020

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Wonderful tn camping

    A secluded spot in a protected forest not far from Chattanooga. You can camp at the ranger station, but your best bet is to drive out to the pond and camp in the middle of the forest

  • Steve V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite
    Nov. 20, 2019

    Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite

    Convenient Trailhead Camping

    The trailhead campsite is a short walk from the parking lot, but makes for a great basecamp for exploring the area. The campsite is level and large enough to accommodate many tents. There are also trees that would be suitable for hammock camping. The site is on the edge of an overlook of the canyon and has multiple fire rings if there are multiple groups there. This site and trailhead serves both the Walls of Jericho trail and the Bear Den Point Loop Trail. 

    This is primitive camping so no bathhouse, but there is a porta-john in the trailhead parking lot. The site is a good distance from any convenient stores or grocery stores so plan accordingly. We found good cell phone service with Verizon at this site. Trash cans are located in the trailhead parking lot. Please pack out your trash from the campsite.

  • Nate H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    May. 27, 2019

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    If you want seclusion, this is your spot!

    We stayed at the Davis Pond Campground which is about a 15min drive back into the park. If you want to stay here you have to be there before dark as they close the gates at dark. It's basically like having your own small park in the middle of the mountains on a small bass pond. There was one other couple staying there and it was Memorial Day weekend so I would be surprised if you run into many people out there. There are also tons of places to backpack in and camp. We were on the last leg of 3 campgrounds in 3 days so we had our rooftop tent but want to try packing in to one of the many hike in sites. Caught 4 largemouth bass in about 15 minutes of fishing on the pond, largest being about a 1lb. You will deal with some ATV/Jeep traffic during the weekends which can cause some dust to deal with and the pit bathrooms are about as disgusting as I've ever seen. They really should just bulldoze them down and it would make it even better but outside of that this campground is absolutely amazing if you are looking for seclusion. Expect about an hour and a half drive from Knoxville.

  • Lori H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    May. 27, 2019

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Truly roughing it!

    Prentice Cooper WMA is a great place if you’re looking to be in the wilderness. Keep in mind, this is a wildlife management area, so If you are not hunting, might want to avoid it during hunting season, you can find season dates on TWRA website.

    There are only two campground areas in PC, but it looks like you can backcountry camp on the map. Davis Pond and Hunters Check Station Campground and the two campground areas. There aren’t any hookups at either site. Hunters Check is a heavily wooded area, near the big game check building. Davis Pond is more of an open field by the pond, and that’s where we stayed. Only one other then there while we were there! There’s plenty of room for multiple tents and great hammock spots. There’s a trailhead that goes to blowing wind falls from the campground too. My husband caught several large mouth bass in the pond too (catch and release). There a lot of ATV, UTV, dirt bikes, jeeps, etc. riding the area, but there’s no riding after dusk, so at Davis Pond it’s very quiet and peaceful with only the sounds of nature! DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT even think of entering the “restroom” at Davis Pond. They really should demolish it. Completely disgusting. And creepy. So be advised, there is no USABLE restroom, you are truly roughing it! Great area for peace and quiet!

  • Kelly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Expansive forest with gorgeous fall colors

    We came here to camp among the turning trees one September. It is a huge area and I didn't see any camping other than primitive tent sites. Worked for us! I would like to go back when it's swimming season and jump in the sweet little falls. The fall colors were off the hook but might be even better in October. True to its name it is 'dispersed' with no 'main attraction' site- which is actually awesome if you're looking for seclusion, since people are spread out across the area.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed
    Jul. 16, 2016

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    Dispersed Camping in Prentice Cooper State Forest

    We loved exploring Prentice Cooper State Forest! What a gem! We actually stayed in one of the camping areas, but next time we'd like to backpack instead. We ran a bunch of the trails - enjoyed the views - wonderful spot.



Guide to Sequatchie

Camping near Sequatchie, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The park is beautiful with a nice modern campground. The sites are very nice. The bathroom and showers are very new and well-maintained."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy fishing and swimming at Harrison Bay State Park Campground. A camper shared, "We enjoy this campground. There is plenty of lake access for boating, kayaking, and swimming."
  • Caving: Check out the nearby Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground. One reviewer said, "The tour of the caverns was well worth the money spent and in much more of a natural state in comparison to Ruby Falls."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Foster Falls Campground noted, "The bathrooms were ok. Unfortunately, they were never cleaned over the weekend."
  • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer breathtaking views. One camper at Marion County Park said, "Clean campground. Awesome view."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A review for Holiday Travel Park stated, "Staff was wonderful. All sites are pull through and easy to get in and out."

What you should know:

  • Crowded Sites: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Chester Frost Park mentioned, "This campground is a very busy place though. Sites are pretty close together."
  • Check-in Confusion: Be prepared for check-in procedures. One camper at Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground said, "Checking in is confusing because they don’t send you any info on what to do or how to get to your site."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A camper at Foster Falls Campground noted, "There is no firewood sale in the campground or the visitor center."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A visitor at Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA said, "The campground is very well maintained, has a large pool, playground, and giant in-ground bounce balloon for the kids."
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for family gatherings. One camper at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground mentioned, "The tent site we stayed in was fairly level, with a nice shade and plentiful grass."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check for nearby restaurants. A camper at Harrison Bay State Park Campground shared, "There’s also a restaurant at the docks close to the campsite."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A visitor at Chester Frost Park said, "The lake is beautiful and honestly, any site on the island I think would be a good spot."
  • Electric Hookups: Ensure your campground has electric hookups if needed. A camper at Marion County Park noted, "Spacious RV sites with water and electric."
  • Check for Amenities: Before booking, check what amenities are available. A visitor at Holiday Travel Park mentioned, "The utilities were positioned well."

Camping near Sequatchie, Tennessee, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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