Holston Mountain (FR 202) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access in Tennessee

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Holston Mountain (FR 202) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Watauga Ranger District

2.9 mi from Hunter

Maps 4,268 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 3/20–12/15Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 3.3 miles of it graded dirt.
  • Near Holston High Point.
  • Estimated climb: 410 ft over 4.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.2 and mile 2.6: reported by travellers.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4871°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.