Mc Farland (FR 23) in TN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Tennessee
Mc Farland (FR 23) in TN
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 21.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Polk County, TN.
6.2 of the 21.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,000 ft over 21.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 27 switchbacks.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Brock Mountain stands 810 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southeast. The nearest town, Benton, is 11 mi off.
September normals 59–80°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov