White Cliff (FR 220) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
White Cliff (FR 220) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF
6.6 mi from Tellico Plains
Maps 2,065 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 530 ft over 5.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- White Cliff Springs lies 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 43–69°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.