Lee Creek (FR 415) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Lee Creek (FR 415) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Macon County, NC. The road serves Chimney Knob.
All 2.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 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.
Chimney Knob stands 1,006 ft above the site, 0.5 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Lee Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Franklin, is 7.6 mi off.
September normals 54–77°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