Winding Stairs (FR 422) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Winding Stairs (FR 422) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
11 mi from Andrews
Maps 1,957 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/2–1/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 260 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Nolton Ridge stands 2,703 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northwest.
- Nantahala River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–70°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.