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Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
About
National Forest
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
The wind is no joke
The sunset was breathtaking and the hike was very fun but if you are camping overnight, expect wind gusts that are capable of snapping tent poles. There is very little wind coverage at the top of the mountain.
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Great camping spot!
Lots of places to set up camp. We set up below the mountain, but there are spots at the top as well. The clouds are amazing you are basically in them or above them. Definitely worth the trip!
Also recommend checking out skinny dipping falls it is about 5 miles away and about a mile round trip.…
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Free, easy, and beautiful
Perfect for tent camping right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Campsites are next to the road under the pine trees or you can camp on top of the mountain. It’s an easy 20-30min hike to the top of the mountain with tall grass and a wide open view to see the sunrise and sunset!
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Location
Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping is located in North Carolina
Coordinates
35.3293000000005 N
82.8946000000011 W