Bubbling Springs (FR 33) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Bubbling Springs (FR 33) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Unaka Ranger District
13 mi from Newport
Maps 1,716 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Easy
- All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Brush Creek Mountain.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Brush Creek Mountain stands 1,041 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southeast.
- Capps Branch runs 0.3 mi off.
Rules
- the following acts are prohibited on all lands administrated by the Cherokee National Forest (shown on the attached map).…Camping in any location is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper and party must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning for another stay.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 43–70°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.