Dispersed Camping in Cherokee County, North Carolina
Showing 54 locations in Cherokee County.
Anderson Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road corridor along Anderson Creek in Cherokee County, offering peaceful dispersed camping sites. The road winds through dense North Carolina national forest terrain, with basic roadside pullouts suitable for smaller rigs and camper vans.
Appletree Group Camp
A developed U.S. Forest Service group campground located along the Bartram Trail.
Beachertown Road Dispersed
A tranquil forest road corridor in the Nantahala National Forest near Fork Mountain. The area is highly scenic, surrounded by lush forest and active creeks.
Beaverdam Creek Road
A scenic Forest Service road corridor winding through Cherokee National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities along Beaverdam Creek.
Birch Branch Campground
A primitive National Forest campground located along River Road and the Nantahala River, offering basic campsites on a first-come, first-served basis.
Brushy Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor set within the scenic forests of western North Carolina. Convenient access to local creeks and trailheads along a well-graded gravel road.
Burch Road
A gravel forest route in the Nantahala National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities.
Chambers Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed roadside camping corridor along Chambers Creek Road within the Nantahala National Forest. The gravel road offers small pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs during the open season.
Claw Hammer Trail Hike-In
A remote hike-in camping area located along the Claw Hammer Trail in the Nantahala National Forest.
Copper Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping corridor along Copper Creek Road in the Nantahala National Forest near Murphy.
Dam Creek Walk-In Campground and Picnic Area
A quiet, historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) site offering walk-in campsites and a picnic area nestled in a dense forest setting. Ideal for tent camping and peaceful retreats.
Davis Branch Campground
A small, primitive Forest Service campground located along the Nantahala River. Operates on a first-come, first-served basis with scan-and-pay options.
Davis Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping corridor along Davis Creek Road within the Nantahala National Forest, offering quiet forest spots.
Derreberry Gap Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the gravel road near Derreberry Gap in the Nantahala National Forest.
Dirty John Shooting Range Road Dispersed
Primitive roadside dispersed camping options located along the gravel corridor near the Dirty John Shooting Range in the Nantahala National Forest.
Donley Cabin
Donley Cabin is a primitive, historic Civil War-era rental cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. It offers a rustic backcountry experience near the North River with a quarter-mile walk-in from the parking area.
Eller Branch Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Eller Branch Road in the Nantahala National Forest. This dirt and gravel route features natural pullouts for remote dispersed camping in a forested mountain setting.
George Walker Drive Parking
A basic roadside gravel pull-off located along George Walker Drive near Andrews.
Grassy Gap Parking
A National Forest parking area providing access to nearby trailheads, offering a basic option for self-contained overnight parking.
Hiawassee Church Road Dispersed
Peaceful roadside camping corridor near the Hiawassee River. Convenient access to scenic hiking trails and scenic overlooks makes this a great basecamp.
Hibbert Branch Road Dispersed
A seasonally managed forest corridor providing access to dispersed camping sites along Hibbert Branch. The dirt and gravel road winds through deep North Carolina woodlands.
Hickey Road
This gravel forest road in the Nantahala National Forest provides potential pull-offs for dispersed camping.
Holly Flats Campground
A primitive developed campground located along the river in the Cherokee National Forest. Offers shaded campsites on a first-come, first-served basis with basic vault restrooms but no potable water. Perfect for quiet, structured camping.
Holly Flats Road & Bald River Dispersed
Scenic road corridor leading along the Bald River into the Cherokee National Forest. Features primitive dispersed campsites located right next to the river with stone fire rings. Recommended for nature lovers seeking a peaceful river-side wilderness experience.
Homesite Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along Homesite Road in the National Forests of North Carolina. Provides basic pull-off options under the forest canopy.
J&J’s Getaway Campground & RV Park
A full-service private RV park and campground offering bathhouses with private facilities, bunkhouses, and primitive camping sites in a quiet rural setting.
John Green Bend Road
A quiet forest access road within the National Forests in North Carolina, providing seasonal dispersed camping opportunities.
Lake Cherokee Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping sites nested along the Lake Cherokee forest corridor in the National Forests of North Carolina. Perfect for those looking to stay near the water with convenient road access.
Lige Branch Road Dispersed Camping
Wooded National Forest corridor offering dispersed camping pullouts along Lige Branch. The native material road surface provides access to rustic spots tucked into the dense forest canopy.
Loop B Dispersed Area
A paved-surface loop road located within the National Forests in North Carolina near Murphy, offering quiet overnight access during the summer season.
McNabb Creek Group Campground
A group campground located along the North River in the Cherokee National Forest. Ideal for larger groups, offering fishing, swimming, hiking, and basic amenities.
Moody Stamp Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along the Moody Stamp road corridor. This area provides quiet pull-offs surrounded by lush woods.
Murphy R/W Forest Road
A quiet forest service road within the National Forests in North Carolina. Features primitive camping options along a native-material dirt road, surrounded by dense trees.
Murphy RV Camping LLC
A clean private RV park featuring ten large, level sites equipped with hookups, fire pits, and wireless internet access.
North River Campground
A peaceful, remote campground situated along the North River. Offers flat sites with easy water access and a tranquil forested setting. It serves as a quiet retreat or basecamp to explore local waterfalls. Access is via gravel roads that wind through the hills. Facilities include pit toilets and bear-resistant trash receptacles.
North River Campsite #1
A rustic, single-site camping spot located along the scenic North River in Cherokee National Forest.
Ogreeta Cemetery Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Ogreeta Cemetery Road within the Nantahala National Forest, offering wooded pull-offs near Murphy.
Old Boat Ramp Road
A scenic forest service road corridor located within the National Forests in North Carolina. Offers quiet, wooded roadside pull-offs suitable for standard rigs looking for a primitive forest experience.
Owl Creek Farm Resort
An organic, family-owned farm and primitive campground bordering the Nantahala National Forest. This private site offers quiet, peaceful stays in a pastoral setting.
Panther Gap Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Panther Gap Road in the Nantahala National Forest. Offers quiet, forested spots close to hiking trails, lookouts, and scenic mountain views.
Pheasant Field / Beaver Dam Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Beaver Dam Road and the Pheasant Field area offers a large clearing and rustic roadside pull-offs in the Cherokee National Forest. The main clearing features a simple stone fire ring with plenty of room to park, though no facilities or water are provided.
Poplar Springs Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities along Poplar Springs road corridor. The surrounding dense forest offers a tranquil retreat for self-contained campers.
Powerline Cove Dispersed Area
Powerline Cove offers roadside dispersed camping opportunities within the Nantahala National Forest. This area provides flat, gravel-surfaced sites suitable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes looking for quiet forest camping near Murphy.
Rivers Edge Mountain RV Resort
A commercial RV resort off Highway 74 and 60, featuring level concrete pads and full hookups alongside the Nottley River. Note that some shared facilities are basic and may require ongoing maintenance.
Rocky Top Mountain Road (FR 419)
A remote gravel forest road traversing the ridge of Rocky Top Mountain in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Sourwood Road Dispersed Area
This National Forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping spots amidst the Cherokee National Forest. The native dirt road leads to private, shaded clearings suitable for self-contained rigs.
Spivey Cove Campground
Spivey Cove Campground is a tranquil, wooded developed site located near River Road. It operates entirely on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring visitors to pay on-site.
Tatham Gap Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Tatham Gap Road within the Nantahala National Forest.
Tellico River Road Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed sites located along the unpaved Tellico River road corridor in the Nantahala National Forest, offering beautiful wooded environments close to mountain waters.
Three Fork Gap
Dispersed camping opportunities located near Three Fork Gap in the National Forests in North Carolina.
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Webb Mill Dispersed Camping
This National Forest road corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping in the National Forests in North Carolina. Surrounded by dense woodland, it provides a quiet natural setting near Old Mattie Top.
Whigg Meadow-Mud Gap Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the scenic forest road heading toward Whigg Meadow and Mud Gap within Cherokee National Forest. The route offers secluded, wooded high-country environments near the state line.
Wine Springs Horse Camp
A basic backcountry horse camp offering primitive sites and trail access within the Nantahala National Forest.