Bald River (FR 126) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access in Tennessee
Bald River (FR 126) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Tellico Ranger District
7.4 mi from Tellico Plains
Maps 2,766 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 3/15–12/18Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 6.4 of this road’s 14 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Holly Flats Recreation Area.
- Estimated climb: 3,000 ft over 14 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 9.2: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Waucheesi Mountain stands 923 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles southwest.
- Little Cove Branch runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 53–76°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.