Evans Creek (FR 4621) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Evans Creek (FR 4621) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Macon County, NC. The road serves Buck Knob.
All 1.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Scaly Mountain stands 1,155 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Highlands, is 7.0 mi off.
September normals 54–73°F, 6.5″ 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