US Forest ServiceFreeCherokee National Forest
Rough Ridge AT Camp NC-TN
Hot Springs, North Carolina, North Carolina1,276 ft🗓 Apr–Nov
About this site
Backcountry AT trail camps on the NC-TN border. Black bear, ramps, old-growth pockets in the Nantahala.
Peak season temperatures
88°F
Avg high
68°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Eastern NewtEastern Box TurtleSouthern Zigzag SalamanderSpring Peeper
Activities
BackpackingAT HikingWildlife ViewingFishing
Amenities
AT AccessCreek NearbyLean-to
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Cherokee National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Nov
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft
- Peak temps
- 68°–88°F
- Rating
- 4.5 (38)
- Coordinates
- 35.9134, -82.9712
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