Shortoff (FR 4549) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Shortoff (FR 4549) in NC
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Macon County, NC. The road serves Shortoff Mountain.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 170 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%.
Shortoff Mountain stands 990 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Highlands, is 3.4 mi off.
September normals 54–72°F, 7.2″ 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