Spring Creek (FR 27) in TN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Tennessee
Spring Creek (FR 27) in TN
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Polk County, TN. The road serves Hiwassee River Recreation Area.
0 of the 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.3 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 480 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Gee Knob stands 1,284 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. A river runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Etowah, is 7.1 mi off.
September normals 59–83°F, 4.6″ 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