Cowee Bald (FR 70) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Cowee Bald (FR 70) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
8.1 mi from Franklin
Maps 2,298 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–3.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 6.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Leatherman Knob.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 6.8 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
- Raven Mountain stands 2,429 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.
- Huckleberry Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–70°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.