Old Buzzard Roost (FR 289) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Old Buzzard Roost (FR 289) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
15 mi from Maggie Valley
Maps 1,962 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Longarm Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.9 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 39%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road between mile 1.5 and mile 3.9: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Sterling stands 3,846 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southwest.
- Stinking Camp Branch runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–69°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.