Rice Creek (FR 540901) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Rice Creek (FR 540901) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF
10 mi from Mars Hill
Maps 3,350 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Lick Rock.
- Estimated climb: 470 ft over 0.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Divide Mountain stands 1,221 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles northwest.
- A pond lies 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.