Carolina Hemlocks (FR 161) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Carolina Hemlocks (FR 161) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
9.3 mi from Burnsville
Maps 2,770 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–10/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Easy
- All 0.6 miles of this road are fully maintained, paved the whole way.
- Near Swimming Spot.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Potato Hill stands 3,681 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles west.
- South Toe River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 48–68°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.