North River (FR 217) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
North River (FR 217) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Tellico Ranger District
7.3 mi from Tellico Plains
Maps 1,595 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/18Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 7.3 of this road’s 19.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.2 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 5,500 ft over 19.5 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 49%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road at mile 19.4: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- Turkey Creek Mountain stands 1,877 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles east.
- Big Branch runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 45–71°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.