Dick Creek (FR 307) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dick Creek (FR 307) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF

4.3 mi from Erwin

Maps 2,817 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Cherokee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Limestone Cove Recreation Area.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 28%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Rattlesnake Ridge stands 2,031 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southeast.
  • Right Prong Rock Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–67°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.