Best Dispersed Camping near Lynn, NC
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Lynn, NC (22)
1. Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping
Linville, North Carolina20 Reviews•54 Photos•569 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. Pisgah National Forest Dispersed
Barnardsville, North Carolina12 Reviews•29 Photos•516 SavesThe Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911 which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern United States. It is also home of the first school of forestry in the United States, now preserved at the Cradle of Forestry in America historic site, and boasts two of the first designated wilderness areas in the east. The Pisgah, Grandfather and Appalachian Ranger Districts are scattered along the eastern edge of the mountains of western North Carolina and offer visitors a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoying the natural beauty of the mountains. Camping and Day-use Information Enjoy camping or a picnic at one of the many day-use areas. A list of camping and day-use areas in the Pisgah National Forest can be found here Recreation Maps Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest Maps Directions to Frequently Requested Places NC Arobretum and Bent Creek Area Blue Ridge Parkway South Blue Ridge Parkway North Pisgah Ranger District Cradle of Forestry Cradle of Forestry (Scenic Route) The Biltmore House Mt. Mitchell Be Safe The national forests in North Carolina offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. From the mountains to the sea, there are many exciting adventures awaiting your visit to these national forests. Please keep in mind that all outdoor recreational activities on the Croatan, Pisgah, Nantahala and Uwharrie national forests, including activities at recreation sites, have inherent risks due to the natural setting in which they occur. Always remember, your safety is your responsibility. Waterfall Safety for the Summer.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
3. Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4 and #5
Mills River, North Carolina3 Reviews•3 Photos•269 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. Victor Road Dispersed
Little Switzerland, North Carolina8 Reviews•22 Photos•422 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
5. Blue Ridge Roadside Campsites
Balsam Grove, North Carolina8 Reviews•37 Photos•372 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off
Mills River, North Carolina2 Reviews•5 Photos•30 Saves- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
7. Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
Balsam Grove, North Carolina3 Reviews•2 Photos•146 SavesWithin the Pisgah Ranger District there are 65 disbursed roadside camping sites that are available on a first come - first serve basis. These campsites are located alongside gravel roads throughout the district and include a parking area, tent pad, and fire ring. Toilet facilities and drinking water are not available. Trash pick-up is not provided. Trash must be collected and disposed of properly. Failure to remove or properly dispose of trash is a crime and law enforcement officers will issue citations for littering if trash is strewn about or not properly disposed of. The following regulations must be adhered to and are strictly enforced by Law Enforcement Officers. • Roadside camping is allowed at designated campsites only. Signs designating a legal campsite show a camping_ symbol and a site number (for example "AC-3" for Avery Creek site 3). • The National Forests in North Carolina have a policy which allows for campers to occupy a roadside campsite for a maximum of 14 days out of a 30 day period. If a camper changes locations or moves to another campsite, it cannot be within 10 miles of previous site, the maximum stay limit of 14 days applies to all sites occupied. • All vehicles must be parked along road shoulders without blocking traffic. • Campfires are allowed only within the metal fire ring provided on the site, Building of additional fire rings is not allowed. AJJ camping equipment and tents must remain on the designated tent pad. • Collecting 'dead and downed' :firewood in the forest is permitted for camp fires. It is illegal to cut, chop, or saw live or standing trees or other live growth. Do not chop into or drive nails into live trees. • It is illegal to establish and set up a campsite for the purpose of reserving a camping place. The campsite must be occupied on the night it is set up by a minimum of one person. • It is illegal to leave a camp unattended for period of more than 24 hours. • It is illegal to fail to remove all camping equipment, personal property, trash, and refuse from a campsite when vacating or leaving that area or site. • It is mandatory that all human waste be buried at least 6 _inches deep and a minimum or 200 feet from a stream. trail, or campsite. • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Avery Creek Road (FSR 477) and Lickstone Road (FSR 97). Prohibition is 1000 feet to either side of the road, campsites, trails or roads leading off of either of the aforementioned. Warning: Unattended property and equipment in these areas can be an easy target for criminal activity. Protect your property by locking valuables out of site. Access to these campsites is easy by any vehicle. If you see anyone stealing anything from a roadside campsite or parking area near a public trailhead, picnic, or recreation area please call 911 to report it or call USPS Law Enforcement at the Pisgah District Ranger Station at 828-877-3265
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
8. Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
Balsam Grove, North Carolina5 Reviews•52 Photos•203 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Toilets
9. 475b
Brevard, North Carolina2 Reviews•8 Photos•34 SavesWithin the Pisgah Ranger District there are 65 disbursed roadside camping sites that are available on a first come - first serve basis.
Toilet facilities and drinking water are not available. Trash pick-up is not provided. Trash must be collected and disposed of properly. Failure to remove or properly dispose of trash is a crime and law enforcement officers will issue citations for littering if trash is strewn about or not properly disposed of.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
10. Henderson Reservoir Dispersed Site #1
Mills River, North Carolina1 Review•2 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Lynn
74 Reviews of 22 Lynn Campgrounds
tyrone T.
Traveler
Upper Cove Creek - UCC2 Dispersed
Place to hole up
Right off 276 on the right as you are going down the mountain. Hard gravel road. As soon as you turn in there is a spot on the left and a little further up there is a bigger spot right on the little creek just before the gate. Not 100% sure it is a spot as it is not marked but signs may have been damaged and it does show a tent symbol on the forest service map. There is a lot of back and forth traffic in the morning but it dies down around 9 pm. There is a fall a few miles up the road and connects to other service roads hence the traffic . We made it down the road in a 30' class A motorhome and made a 180 and was able to level the rig no problem and it's well off the road Did not see any fire rings in this spot or the first one ( pictured in the first image). No cell service, starlink worked enough to stream tv and post this.
- mmike R.Traveler
Pisgah National Forest Dispersed
Stunning
It's beautiful up there although there's not many campsites. I stayed at the second one up the dirt road. It wasn't officially designated but it was used as a campsite. You'll need four wheel drive to get in and out of it though. The road is long but you'll see a bunch of cool waterfalls and at the end of the road there is a great hiking trail with a beautiful waterfall. The dirt road goes on for a long time but it's in good condition so keep driving and you'll find a spot. There's really only 4 viable spots on that road but man is it gorgeous. Go to ranger road and keep going up. Do not follow google maps it will take you to a private driveway where there's a sign saying "no camping, your app is wrong, turn around now".
- CCeline T.Traveler
Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
10/10
I actually cannot stop thinking about my weekend camp here. So beautiful and lots of places to camp. Not a hard hike in either. A lot of day hikers through out the day. Lots of flies bc of dog poop but it’s worth it.
Joseph F.Traveler
Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping
Beautiful Car Camping spot
Great place for beginners and experienced campers alike. You're gonna need 4x4 or AWD on the dirt road to the campsites especially if the weather is no good but we did just fine and nothing was too intense. There are 13.8mi worth of campsites so plenty of privacy and peace and quiet. Had a lotta fun seeing the stars and sitting by the fire. Wiseman's View is stunning and yes we did see the brown mountain lights well worth the trip.
Drew P.
Scout
Old North Carolina 105 Road - Dispersed Spot
Very Shaded
Great place with lots of shade
- Betsy W.
Guide
Henderson Reservoir Dispersed Site #1
Clean
Clean and large. Creek below
Adam B.TravelerPisgah National Forest Dispersed
Love Big Ivy
Easy access to water. Not a lot of theft. People with aggressive dogs do come here and think it's okay to have them off a leash. But that's everywhere anymore. The area is beautiful and one of the better places I've stayed.
- Adam B.Traveler
Old North Carolina 105 Road - Dispersed Spot
Horrible
The camp site appears okay. Water sources are non-existent. Traffic was insane. Got attacked by someone's unrestrained dog, this is getting to be an issue everywhere it seems. Constant dust in the air from traffic. And my camp got raided by a thief. I just can't recommend the Gorge anymore, used to be one of my favorite places but it has taken a serious dive. Probably won't go back.
- JJoel S.Scout
Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off
Wash Creek, NC
Beautiful, quiet campsites
Dylan S.Traveler
475b
Isolated spot for car camping or tent camping
Road is a little rough but not terrible. 3-4 spots to park around this hairpin with 3 camping spots lotuses in the middle. Little runoff creates a creek that is nice to listen to but only deep enough to get feet in.
Forrest S.Scout475b
Several walk up sites with easy access
This is a great first-come-first-serve location with several sites.
- Adam B.Traveler
Mills River Dispersed
Theft
They have a long term camper they refuse to run off and he will steal from you. Camp at your own risk, watch your stuff like a hawk. I'd really recommend Sunburst or Big Ivy instead of North Mills really.
Jake C.
LegendWash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off
Great overnight stay near Blue Ridge Parkway
Although this is not an official camp site, I arrived later than intended and with no other campsites open, I stayed the night here. There’s a stream that runs along the clearing, making some great natural white noise for sleeping. The forest road is very bumpy and narrow, but high clearance is not needed. Very low light pollution and the bare trees allowed for some great star gazing.
Samuel S.ScoutOld NC 105 - Dispersed Camping
Camping
It was a lot of fun and beautiful scenery
- BBrianGuide
Old NC 105 Dispersed
2024 check in
The past reviews are dead on for all aspects and road conditions.
- HHeather C.Traveler
Wash Creek Dispersed Site #2
Roomy spot in middle of nowhere
It is a roomy site immediately off the road, a surprisingly well maintained gravel road. My class C had no problems making its way along and fitting in the roomy semicircle next to the tent and fire pit pad. There is a babbling brook next to the site for great ambience. We were able to fit our 30ft motorhome and car into the site with no problem. But avoid blocking the emergency access road to the side. Also, be prepared to completely disconnect from civilization since you can't even make calls here. Beautiful site to relax!
- IIsabel B.Scout
Pisgah National Forest Dispersed
Beautiful but impossible to find
We drove for what felt like forever at the Big Ivy Trailhead and only ever found one labeled campsite. We gave up and camped in an unofficial spot.
It was gorgeous! But there’s not much there and the drive is long.
- DDavid P.Traveler
Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping
Beautiful views
If you take your time and they are available there are a few spots on both sides of the road with wonderful views the begging of the road from either side is easy enough to get down but in the middle it gets really rough would not recommend driving all the way through with out an SUV or better clearance and 4 wheel drive the road got worse while I was there from the rain biggest con for me is I use a pump filter to fill up water no camp sight that I could find had access to the river that runs along this road so make sure to bring plenty of bottled water and the road has a lot of traffic at-least one person a day has stopped to ask me questions while I was laying in my hammock
- DDavid P.Traveler
Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4 and #5
Great camping spot
First the sight is beautiful and most have a beautiful trout stream close by when navigating if using Apple Maps pay attention to where it is routing you mine wanted me to walk through the woods for an hour to get here it’s easier to find if you navigate to north mill’s campground first second there are signs about being a high crime area and they are not kidding while I was out picking up a few things at ingles someone came by and took my tent and sleeping bag that was inside I wouldn’t leave anything valuable to mark it as your sight and I have T mobile and I lost service about 10 mins from the campground and had no signal while staying there
- NNolan S.Scout
Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
Very Dispersed
It was a great site, although there are only a few campsites on the road to it. We ended up driving to the top and someone already claimed it, so we had to go back down to a less convenient spot. The campsites are very secluded and quiet.
Dai C.ScoutUpper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
Gorgeous group camping area
Beautiful free group camping area with large parkinglot. All dirt roads back here. Beautiful waterfall (whaleback falls I think?) just a quick 15 minute walk across the river and up the trail (follow Daniel ridge trail loop from parking lot). Not much free fall action for nature bathers, though there is enough water flow to lean in and get all that grease out of your hair! Big boulders to climb on at the base of the falls.. be careful as wet rocks are slippery. Serene and gorgeous forest all around you.
Zero phone connection whatsoever (T Mobile 5g / LTE). Greater earth love connection a thousandfold. Highly recommend.
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- aangela M.Scout
Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
Roadish side/semi primitive
I love Pigah. It doesn't seem to matter what season! With that said:
- remote- you have to want to get up here but it's really easy to do once you drive it a few times.
*clearly marked spots. I am actually located at ucc-2. ** The Dead End spot.
*Creek is located very close nearby. But not on the clear spots for tents.
*Not for big rigs, RVs, etc. It's a tent or as I use the tree tent.
- Sara S.Traveler
Blue Ridge Roadside Campsites
Couldn't find it
Spent 20 minutes trying to find this campground from where the GPS took us. Never found it
- TTavi C.Guide
Mills River Dispersed
Beautiful, mostly peaceful, inconvenient
*this is just for the free campsites- there appears to be paid campsites and maybe RV hook ups very close by.
Pros:
- Gorgeous lush forest
- ice-cold flowing stream (in May) immediately off most camp spots
- well maintained and leveled places to pitch a tent.
- except for occasional cars, very very peaceful and far from any urban life or freeway.
Cons:
- No cell service (Verizon) without driving 10 minutes, and then patchy for another 10-15
- camp spots are mostly immediately off the road. It’s a very isolated place, so you have inconsistent privacy and peace and quiet.
- several cars drove by and woke me up after 11pm.
- the dirt road to get there as well as the pull off for the campsite are rough and a bit dangerous for low/regular cars. It’s doable but you should go very slow and watch out for giant holes and ridges. I bottomed out going into the parking space, and I lifted my Prius 1.5in
TO NOTE: Google maps incorrectly told me to take a right once I was on the dirt road that doesn’t exist. Just ignore it and keep going forward.
Explored up to campsite 4 the next day. Campsite 3 is a larger group site and a bit further off the road.
It’s not true “dispersed” camping because they have designated site you are supposed to stay at. Im not sure how many there are, but I only got up to #4, driving about 5-10 min down the dirt road.
- Katie A.Traveler
Old NC 105 Dispersed
Easy drive, great views
Coordinates are accurate to get you to this gravel road along a ridge top. Easy pull-in spots for cars and vans next to the road, several with great views of the valley and gorge. Most have primitive fire rings. Great cell service. Only downsides are good view sites right on the road, and hard to find level ground. Popular spot for vans.
- JJohn R.Guide
Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
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.
Ethan B.GuideBlue Ridge Roadside Campsites
Snowy wonderland
I saw the campsite it's a beautiful campsite but someone was already there I decide to camp at the top. The cords where I camped at the time they had roads closed off due to weather. If you take the parkway rd up to the Beech Gap you can park to the side of the road just be aware it's not a designated campsite so be respectful of the area. Woke up to beautiful views.
Guide to Lynn
Dispersed camping near Lynn, North Carolina, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities, these sites are perfect for adventurers seeking solitude and scenic views.
Top Activities While Free Camping Near Lynn
- Enjoy fishing in the nearby streams, especially at Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4 and #5, where you can find a beautiful trout stream close by.
- Take advantage of the hiking trails in the area, with easy access to scenic routes from Mills River Dispersed that lead you through lush forests and along flowing streams.
- Experience the tranquility of stargazing at Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off, where low light pollution allows for stunning views of the night sky.
Scenic Attractions for Dispersed Campers
- Visit the picturesque waterfalls near Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed, which is just a short hike away and offers a serene environment for relaxation.
- Explore the natural beauty of the Pisgah National Forest, with spots like Henderson Reservoir Dispersed Site #1 providing a clean and spacious area to set up camp while enjoying the surrounding wilderness.
- Discover the charm of the babbling brooks at Wash Creek Dispersed Site #2, where the sound of flowing water enhances the peaceful atmosphere.
Dispersed Campers Should Check Out Wash Creek
- The Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4 and #5 are well-reviewed for their beautiful surroundings and proximity to a trout stream, making it an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts.
- For those seeking a quiet retreat, the Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off offers a peaceful setting with natural white noise from the nearby stream, perfect for a restful night.
- If you're looking for a more secluded experience, consider Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed, where the remote location provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Lynn, NC is Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.
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