Rainbow Springs (FR 437) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Rainbow Springs (FR 437) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Macon County, NC. The road serves Factory Branch Falls.
All 12.4 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Gravel the whole way in (12.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks.
Jarrett Bald stands 1,598 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. Hurricane Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Andrews, is 12 mi off.
September normals 57–75°F, 5.1″ 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