Dispersed Camping
Route 197 Roadside Camp
Route 197 Roadside Camp is located near the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina, offering a terrain of rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Trail and Mount Mitchell State Park, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.
Detours Nearby

Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground
25 min away

Grassy Ridge Bald - Dispersed BackCountry
53 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 28 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 36 min from Kingsport, TN
Location
Route 197 Roadside Camp is located in North Carolina
Coordinates
36.10725705 N
82.3547243 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Route 197 Roadside Camp needs a permit.

