Jarrett Creek (FR 4030) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Jarrett Creek (FR 4030) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
8.6 mi from Black Mountain
Maps 1,824 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Motor-vehicle season 9/1–1/2Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Jerdon Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 6 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A gate 4.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Jerdon Mountain stands 946 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northwest.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- Paddys Branch runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 46–71°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.