Redman (FR 286) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Redman (FR 286) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
11 mi from Lake Junaluska
Maps 2,449 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 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Billy Top.
- Estimated climb: 620 ft over 2.8 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Billy Top stands 1,238 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northeast.
- The Waterville Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 42–69°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.