Michaux State Forest
Tommy S.
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2020

NOT THE CAMPGROUND, Primitive Roadside Site #6

Most of these roadsite sites are listed on Google. You can stay for free, but you need to obtain a permit for large groups, or if you plan to stay for 2 or more nights.

6. This was the last site available on this section of road when we arrived on Sunday night. The site had some discarded food items around, but was otherwise pretty clean. Its right in the nook of a hairpin turn up the hill, so you hear cars come and go from almost the same direction, though the site is somewhat hidden. The fire ring was a good size, there's a few level spots for a tent, and plenty of nice trees for shade and a hammock. No bathroom, bring your shovel. Wished there had been a stream or creek near this site, but there wasn't.

The Appalachian Trail was a few minutes drive up the hill, where you can take a short hike North to the AT midway marker. It’s a beautiful, clean trail where you pass very few, even mid-spring on a gorgeous day.

You can also drive 10 minutes to the Sunset Rocks trailhead from this campsite. It is a short but very steep climb to Sunset Rocks, with a limited but very decent lookout.

SitePrimitive Campsite #6
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020