Big Creek (FR 4567) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Big Creek (FR 4567) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Macon County, NC. The road serves Secret Falls Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, March 15 to December 31.
All 2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Satulah Mountain stands 1,609 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northwest. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Highlands, is 2.9 mi off.
September normals 57–75°F, 7.3″ 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