Free and drive-in accessible, this dispersed site in Pisgah National Forest sits above Linville Gorge with open sightlines toward Shortoff Mountain. High clearance and four-wheel drive are necessary. No water sources are available on-site, so campers must arrive fully supplied. Traffic on NC-105 can be heavy, which means dust and road noise are factors to weigh. Campfires and pets are permitted. The site works best for self-sufficient campers exploring Linville Gorge Dispersed — Pisgah NF near Shortoff Mountain and the surrounding gorge terrain.
Description
Dispersed campsites are primitive camping areas that don't have bathrooms or many of the other amenities you will find at developed campgrounds. Dispersed camping is only allowed at designated areas.
For site-specific information, call the local ranger station.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOld North Carolina 105 Road is located in North Carolina near Linville
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
35.847492 N
81.920036 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 10/11/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 10/11/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Asheville, NC
- 2 hrs 11 min from Johnson City, TN
- 2 hrs 28 min from Kingsport, TN
