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Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed

Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed is located in Pisgah National Forest, NC, featuring forested terrain with creeks and trails. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Blue Ridge Parkway and Looking Glass Falls.

Description

National Forest

Pisgah National Forest

Within 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

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Location

Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed is located in North Carolina

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Coordinates

35.303408 N
82.8223413 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • 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.


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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2023

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.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed by Nolan S., July 20, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2023

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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Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2023

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.

SiteUCC2
Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.