Iron MTN South (FR 5582) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Iron MTN South (FR 5582) in TN
Road corridorNFs in North Carolina
7.6 mi from Unicoi
Maps 3,713 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Little Bald Knob.
- Estimated climb: 130 ft over 0.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Little Bald Knob stands 743 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
- A pond lies 1.0 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 42–64°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.