Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4/#5
Free, no-reservation dispersed camping near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, AT (NC/TN section) in North Carolina.
No permit required National Forest
- Permit notes
- Must camp 100 ft from water sources, trails, and roads.
- Access
- Trout-stream-adjacent sites.
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Amenities
- None
- Land manager
- Pisgah & Nantahala National Forest (USFS)
- Approximate location
- View general area on Google Maps (35.3, -82.75) — approximate area center, not an exact pin. Coordinates are approximate area centers (not exact GPS pins) meant to guide you to the general dispersed-camping corridor or forest road. Conditions, road access, and fire restrictions change seasonally — always verify with the local ranger district or BLM field office before you go, and check current fire restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a permit required at Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4/#5?
No permit is required. Must camp 100 ft from water sources, trails, and roads.
What's the stay limit at Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4/#5?
14 days
Is camping at Wash Creek Dispersed Campsites #4/#5 free?
Yes — this is free dispersed camping with no reservation or camping fee. Some sites may have small unrelated fees, like trailhead parking — see access notes above.
Sources
NearbyOther free campsites near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, AT (NC/TN section)
- Long Hungry Road Dispersed (Lake Santeetlah)
- Wesser Bald Fire Tower Dispersed
- Black Balsam Knob Dispersed
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