Bug Branch (FR 5141) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Bug Branch (FR 5141) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Unaka Ranger District
10 mi from Newport
Maps 1,801 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
Rough
- All 2.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Near Raven Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 650 ft over 2.5 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Raven Mountain stands 970 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
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 44–70°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.