Old N.C. 105 Dispersed Campground
Campground
5 from 1 users
Description
Dispersed camping in The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, part of the Pisgah National Forest.
12 mile or so dirt road with several campsites with fire circles. Road is a bit rough in some areas, 4WD/AWD recommended. Beautiful mountain overlook at most sites.
A free camping permit is needed on weekends and holidays May through October. Group size is limited to 10 persons. Each visitor or group may receive one weekend permit per month and may stay up to 3 consecutive days and 2 nights. To reserve a permit, contact the Grandfather Ranger District, 828-652-2144. Permits fill up quickly please call in advance to ensure a spot.
Visitors are asked to minimize impact to the wilderness and follow these rules:
Avoid holidays and weekends.
Avoid popular and overused areas.
Never cut standing trees or damage and pick plants or wildflowers.
Pick up all litter. Pack out all garbage.
Avoid campsites that are overcamped.
Use existing fire rings. Better yet, use a backpacker stove for cooking.
If you must have a fire, create a shallow depression on mineral soil for the fire and keep it small.
Destroy evidence of the fire. Replace and scatter twigs and leaves cleared for fire or sleeping.
Bury human waste six inches deep and at least 100 feet from water.
Features
Location
Lat: 35.841063 Lng: -81.928362
User Reviews
User 111942
12 mile road with dispersed campsites. Didn't count them but there are plenty. pack in pack out. No toilets. Views of Table Rock Mountain. Somewhat steep dirt road, would recommend 4wd or AWD. Beautiful sites!! Highly recommend and will be staying here again.
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User 111942
Also, do the pinnacle hike while you are here! Only 0.2 miles for great views (: