Mortimer Piedmont (FR 982) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access in North Carolina
Mortimer Piedmont (FR 982) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
12 mi from Gamewell
Maps 2,090 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- 2.3 of this road’s 10.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Chestnut Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 10.8 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
4 known camp spots along this road, between mile 3.7 and mile 9.5: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Chestnut Mountain stands 1,231 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
September normals 56–78°F, 6.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.