Sugarloaf (FR 55A) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sugarloaf (FR 55A) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Ocoee Ranger District

6.3 mi from Benton

Maps 864 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Cherokee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–9/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 1.1 miles of it graded dirt.
  • Near Sugarloaf Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 190 ft over 1.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 46%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sugarloaf Mountain stands 774 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles north.
  • The Ocoee Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–72°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.