Shelby (FR 547) in AL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Shelby (FR 547) in AL

Road corridorNFs in Alabama

6.5 mi from Heflin

Maps 1,402 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

National Forests in Alabama ↗

VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Brymer Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 340 ft over 4.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • A gate 1.6 miles along the road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 48–72°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.