US Forest ServiceFreeNational Forests in North Carolina
Panthertown Valley Backcountry NC
Cashiers, North Carolina, North Carolina3,560 ft🗓 Apr–Nov
About this site
Nantahala NF dispersed backcountry in Panthertown Valley. Called the "Yosemite of the East" — granite domes, waterfalls.
Peak season temperatures
78°F
Avg high
62°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Chattooga Dusky SalamanderWood FrogAneides aeneusEastern CopperheadRing-necked Snake
Activities
BackpackingRock ClimbingWaterfall ViewingHiking
Amenities
Waterfall AccessRock Dome AccessCreek Nearby
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Nov
- Elevation
- 3,560 ft
- Peak temps
- 62°–78°F
- Rating
- 4.7 (43)
- Coordinates
- 35.1034, -83.0212
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