Partridge Ridge (FR 7030) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Partridge Ridge (FR 7030) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
14 mi from Bryson City
Maps 3,579 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Fork Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 140 ft over 0.7 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 45%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 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.
- Wesser Bald stands 1,045 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles east.
- Left Fork Partridge Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 40–64°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.