Cherokee National Forest manages Beauty Spot Gap on Unaka Mountain as dispersed camping, though in practice the site functions primarily as a trailhead parking lot. It gets busy. Campers who want a quieter tent site should plan to hike down the trail from the lot rather than camping at the gap itself. Cell service is available, and pets are allowed. Those exploring campgrounds near Erwin will find nearby developed alternatives at Rock Creek Recreation Area, roughly 1.6 miles northwest.
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Map & DirectionsBeauty Spot Gap on Unaka Mountain is located in Tennessee near Erwin
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
36.11752956 N
82.33298337 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Pets
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 19 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 27 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 35 min from Kingsport, TN
