Wilson Lake (FR 301) in NC -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in North Carolina
Wilson Lake (FR 301) 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 Wilson Lower Dam.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 140 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%.
Brushy Face stands 1,626 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Highlands, is 2.9 mi off.
September normals 58–76°F, 7.1″ 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