Houston Valley REC.AREA (FR 365) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Houston Valley REC.AREA (FR 365) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Unaka Ranger District
14 mi from Newport
Maps 1,741 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–9/18Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Rough
- 0.1 of this road’s 0.6 miles are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Houston Valley Recreation Area.
- Estimated climb: 90 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Brush Creek Mountain stands 1,016 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southwest.
- Gum Spring Branch runs 0.5 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.