Jones Gap (FR 4522) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Jones Gap (FR 4522) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Macon County, NC. The road serves Jones Knob.
All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Highlands, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 53–73°F, 5.4″ 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