Longarm (FR 287) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Longarm (FR 287) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
14 mi from Maggie Valley
Maps 2,883 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Motor-vehicle season 8/15–3/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Scottish Mount.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Winds through 12 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Mount Sterling stands 2,925 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles southwest.
- Dogwood Flats Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 40–66°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.