Buzzard Roost (FR 288) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access in North Carolina
Buzzard Roost (FR 288) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
14 mi from Maggie Valley
Maps 2,969 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 12.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 12.3 miles through 31 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~360 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
6 known camp spots along this road, between mile 2.1 and mile 10.8: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Sterling stands 2,839 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles southwest.
- Ball Branch runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 50–73°F, 4.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.