Gouge Tract (FR 602101) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access in Tennessee

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Gouge Tract (FR 602101) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Watauga Ranger District

9.5 mi from Hunter

Maps 2,453 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Motor-vehicle season 3/19–5/12Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Sink Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 200 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 1: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sink Mountain stands 571 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles south.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 5375°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.