Big Frog (FR 62) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Big Frog (FR 62) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Ocoee Ranger District
13 mi from McCaysville
Maps 1,601 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Rough
- 1.6 of this road’s 9.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Near Chestnut Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 9.7 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 6.7: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Big Frog Mountain stands 2,612 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles east.
- Simmons Branch runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–71°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.