Top Free Dispersed Camping near Rosman, NC
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Rosman, NC (40)
1. Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
8 Reviews•16 Photos•156 SavesDispersed camping in the Blue Valley area. Approximately 22 dispersed sites are available, and most have fire rings and picnic tables. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out. Wilson Lake is a short distance away offering fishing, swimming, a short trail, and wildlife viewing and birding.
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
2. Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
3 Reviews•2 Photos•145 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
3. 475b
2 Reviews•8 Photos•32 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
4. Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4 and #5
3 Reviews•3 Photos•268 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Group
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
- Alcohol
5. Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off
2 Reviews•5 Photos•28 Saves- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
6. Mountain Rest Mountain Top
2 Reviews•4 Photos•33 SavesPrimitive campsites are available at Burrells Ford Campground and camping is allowed along the trail.
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
7. Henderson Reservoir Dispersed Site #1
1 Review•2 Photos•16 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
8. Sandy Beach Campsite
1 Review•3 Photos•21 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
9. Glen Falls Backcountry Campground
1 Review•13 Photos•144 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
10. Wash Creek Dispersed Site #2
1 Review•3 Photos•34 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Rosman
78 Reviews of 40 Rosman Campgrounds
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Lillian R.
Scout
Soggy Boot Campground
good camp sites
the directions get you to the general area fine. the campsites are hard to find in the dark - we ended up just stopping at the first clearing from a fork on the gravel road we saw to set up a tent. road is very bumpy, there’s a stream near some of the spots , we looked for a fire ring where we stopped in the morning and didn’t see one.
Linda F.
Traveler
Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
Blue valley
I went in July and it was cool in day and cold at night nice , secluded
- 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.
- CClaudia H.Traveler
Mountain Rest Mountain Top
Hilltop camping with hiking trails
Great spot with room to turn around. Shaded and at trailhead of a trail down to creek and near a second trail to a waterfall. Had a few people during the day but evenings were totally quiet. A bit of extra vehicle clearance is helpful...slow and steady gets you to a great spot. No services here but good dispersed spot.
- 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.
- JJoel S.Scout
Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off
Wash Creek, NC
Beautiful, quiet campsites
- JJohn B.Traveler
FS 289 Pull Off
Good location
Another review recommended an off-road vehicle or a jeep to get here. In dry conditions, I got here just fine in an Outback Wilderness, and 5 minutes later a Prius drove up. There’s a bit of trash but I’ve seen worse. Definitely bring bug repellent. The creek is only a few feet away from the campsite.
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.
Alex R.Guide
Sandy Beach Campsite
Nice campsite right next to the river
Right next to the Chattooga river. You're on the beach.
- 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.
Jim M.GuideFS 289 Pull Off
Great dispersed site in the Pisgah NF
Great Campsite along the Smoky Mountain 1000 Overland route. You need a good off road capable vehicle to access this site but it is very peaceful with a nice stream running by. Tent camping near the jeep or a high clearance overland teardrop should make it back here ok but not recommended for regular RV's.
- 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!
- BBrianGuide
Falls Creek
Nice secluded spot
There is room for two vehicles and multiple tent spots. Very secluded and fairly level. Overall a great spot. If it had an epic view I would have it at 5 stars. River is about .6 mile hike away and the road is not bad getting in. Basically 2 track forest road.
- 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.
- TTrevor S.Traveler
Wesser Bald Fire Tower
Great spot, beautiful views
Started out after dark and set up hammocks under the fire tower. Nice hike and good view in the morning
- 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.
- CCooper B.Scout
Soggy Boot Campground
Beautiful clearing
I went with my girlfriend and dog and had a blast. Is a little confusing to find but just when you question if you’re heading to the right place, you’re greeted with a fork and small trail down to a massive clearing. You could easily fit 8 cars around the area. There’s a very flat area, a fire pit, and creek surrounded by forest and mountains. Will definitely be coming back to this location.
- 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.
Guide to Rosman
Camping near Rosman, North Carolina, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the stunning trails in the area. Campers rave about the hikes at Davidson River Campground, with one reviewer saying, "Davidson River Campground is perfectly situated for outdoor activities, plenty of hiking (Art Loeb Trail), good fishing, mountain biking and climbing available all within a stone's throw from camp."
- Fishing: The rivers and lakes around Rosman are great for fishing. A visitor at Lake Powhatan mentioned, "The lake was close enough for my 7 & 8 year olds to bike. And there were so many trails to choose from."
- Swimming: Many campgrounds have swimming holes or access to lakes. At Greenbrier Campground, a camper noted, "The river ran close enough to our site that we didn't feel like we needed a premium spot. Plenty of spots for swimming or tubing if you drop in upstream."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Tallulah Gorge State Park said, "Bathhouses were kept clean but showing their age. Short distance to the hiking trails."
- Scenic views: Many campgrounds boast beautiful surroundings. A reviewer at Black Rock Mountain State Park shared, "The views are awesome at this park. The staff was friendly and the park clean."
- Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Asheville East KOA offer fun for kids. One parent mentioned, "There is a pool, playground, gaga ball pit, golf car rentals, fishing and splashing in the Swannanoa River."
What you should know:
- Site proximity: Many campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA noted, "It's a very busy campground with close together spaces but that's to be expected at that time and place."
- Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially bears. A visitor at Cosby Campground shared, "An assertive mother bear and her three cubs showed up at dinner time and would not leave."
- Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A reviewer at Lake Powhatan mentioned, "We could sporadically send texts, but not get on the internet."
Tips for camping with families:
- Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A parent at Greenbrier Campground said, "My young family of six were instantly impressed when we pulled in and there were bounce houses, multiple playgrounds."
- Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings easier. A camper at Davidson River Campground mentioned, "We actually forgot to bring coffee so it was great to have the coffee truck 5 mins away outside the campground."
- Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A visitor at Tallulah Gorge State Park noted, "The campground is mostly shaded but no privacy between most sites."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site dimensions: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Asheville East KOA said, "We could barely open our awnings without touching the RV in the space next to us."
- Look for amenities: Choose campgrounds with electric hookups and dump stations. A camper at Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA mentioned, "The staff is very helpful, and they keep the campground clean."
- Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Tallulah Gorge State Park noted, "The campground is very close to a main road with lots of traffic and street noise."
Camping near Rosman, North Carolina, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.
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