Hurricane Gap (FR 31) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Unaka Ranger District

13 mi from Greeneville

Maps 1,688 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 3/20–12/15Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days

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Rough

3.8 of this road’s 9.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.8 miles of graded dirt.
Near Kelley Falls.
Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 9.9 miles through 22 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 30%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 5 and mile 9.8: reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Ricker Mountain stands 1,142 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northeast.
Rough Branch runs 0.6 mi off.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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

September normals 57–81°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Hurricane Gap (FR 31) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access in Tennessee