Best Dispersed Camping near Tennessee Ridge, TN
Several dispersed camping sites surround Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee, primarily in the Land Between the Lakes (LBL) recreation area. Neville Bay offers primitive camping with vault toilets and trash collection but no hookups. The area features mostly uneven terrain suited for tents, though some travelers have successfully brought 30-foot travel trailers. Generators are permitted until 11 PM. Most sites require permits, which can be obtained online or at visitor centers.
Forest Service Roads 343 and 154 provide more remote options. These roads feature rough, rutted gravel surfaces that may require high-clearance vehicles or 4WD, especially after rain. A recent visitor noted, "The road coming in is a little washed out but not too pitted. I'd recommend AWD/4WD and 8+ inches of clearance, especially if it has rained because it's pretty steep in sections." Many sites include fire rings and lake access. While some locations like FS 343 were previously free, recent reviews indicate a $10 fee for dispersed camping, reduced to $5 with a National Park pass.
