Marked on the official Bartram Trail NC map as a campground, Jones Gap Backcountry Campsite sits within campgrounds around Nantahala National Forest and is free to use with no permit required. In practice, the site is a clearing. There is no firepit, no water source, and no flat ground suitable for tent camping. Hikers carrying hammocks may find it workable in a pinch, but those planning ahead are better served by nearby alternatives such as Whiterock Gap Backcountry Campsite, roughly 0.4 miles north, which has a more developed setup. Jones Gap makes the most sense as a last-resort stop for Bartram Trail thru-hikers who run out of daylight.
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Map & DirectionsJones Gap Backcountry Campsite is located in North Carolina near Scaly Mountain
Public CampgroundCoordinates
35.07749937 N
83.29176 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 34 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 51 min from Greenville, SC
