South Toe River (FR 472) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access in North Carolina
South Toe River (FR 472) in NC
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
11 mi from Black Mountain
Maps 2,998 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- 2.6 of this road’s 9.8 miles are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Mount Mitchell Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 9.8 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 3.8 and mile 7.7: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Open Ridge stands 1,390 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northwest.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
September normals 52–74°F, 5.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.