Poplar Boat Ramp (FR 5580) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access

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Poplar Boat Ramp (FR 5580) in NC

Road corridorNFs in North Carolina

5.1 mi from Banner Hill

Maps 1,971 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way.
  • Near Rich Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 90 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A river runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Beauty Spot stands 2,462 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles north.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–69°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.