Cold Spring Gap (FR 4663) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access in North Carolina
Cold Spring Gap (FR 4663) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
12 mi from Cullowhee
Maps 3,603 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/2–1/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 1.6 of this road’s 7.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.1 miles of dirt.
- Near Dill Falls.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 7.5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A gate 0.9 miles along the road.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 7.4: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Charley Bald stands 1,937 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northwest.
- Gage Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 52–73°F, 6.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.