Bull Pen (FR 1178) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Bull Pen (FR 1178) in NC
Dispersed camping corridorNFs in North Carolina
3.5 mi from Highlands
3.4 mi off US 64 (straight line)
Maps 3,139 ft
Overnight camping allowed
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- 0.1 of this road’s 3.9 miles are maintained for passenger cars, 3 miles of it gravel.
- Near Upper Scotsman Creek Falls.
- Estimated climb: 510 ft over 3.9 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.3: 1 spot designated by the land manager.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Blackrock Mountain stands 1,207 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles north.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 45–65°F, 5.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.