Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
Area Status: Open
Dispersed camping in the Blue Valley area. Approximately 22 dispersed sites are available, and most have fire rings and picnic tables. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out. Wilson Lake is a short distance away offering fishing, swimming, a short trail, and wildlife viewing and birding.
At a Glance
Reservations: | No Reservations. First come, first served. 14 day maximum stay |
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Rentals & Guides: | None |
Fees: | No fee |
Permit Info: | None |
Open Season: | Year Round |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Primtive camping with pack in, pack out |
Closest Towns: | Highlands |
Water: | None |
Restroom: | Pit |
Operated By: | Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)-524-6 |
General Information
Directions:From Highlands, NC follow NC28S for 5.5 miles. Turn Right at Sign
General Notes:
Nantahala Ranger District
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6441
Activities
Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites availableDifficulty Level: | Easy |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Viewing Wildlife
Swimming
Alerts & Warnings
- Point Lookout Trail will temporarily close for repairs beginning August 8, 2022
- Linville Gorge Camping Permits Required for Summer Weekends
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest