Shearer Creek (FR 6167) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access

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Shearer Creek (FR 6167) in NC

Road corridorNFs in North Carolina, Tusquittee Ranger District

8.0 mi from Andrews

Maps 2,207 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

National Forests in North Carolina ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Graveyard High Top.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 39%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Graveyard High Top stands 859 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles north.

Rules

  • The following acts are prohibited on the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests:…Camping or maintaining a campsite in excess of 14 days within any 30 day time period, unless the campsite has been posted with different stay limits by the Forest Service.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–71°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.