Apalachia Tunnel (FR 1166) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Apalachia Tunnel (FR 1166) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF

12 mi from McCaysville

Maps 1,549 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Cherokee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Ditney Mountain.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Smith Mountain rises 4.6 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–72°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.