Flat Creek (FR 4662) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Flat Creek (FR 4662) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, NC. The road serves Tritt Knob. The road is open seasonally, March 15 to December 31.
All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 600 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Fox Knob stands 649 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Nellies Falls lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Cullowhee, is 11 mi off.
September normals 53–75°F, 6.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov