Lickstone Ridge (FR 97) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Lickstone Ridge (FR 97) in NC
Dispersed camping corridorNFs in North Carolina, Pisgah Ranger District
8.5 mi from Waynesville
Maps 3,116 ft
Designated sites only
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Motor-vehicle season 9/2–1/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Berry Branch Falls.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.3 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A water crossing 0.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- High Top stands 2,130 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northeast.
- West Fork Pigeon River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–67°F, 4.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.