Polecat Holler (FR 468) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Polecat Holler (FR 468) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
16 mi from Greeneville
Maps 1,271 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 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Paint Rock.
- Estimated climb: 590 ft over 1.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- French Broad River runs 0.1 mi off.
- Paint Mountain stands 1,351 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 47–73°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.