US Forest ServiceFree
Shining Rock Wilderness Camp
Pisgah National Forest, Waynesville NC, North Carolina3,691 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Pisgah NF dispersed in the Shining Rock Wilderness near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Exposed granite balds.
Peak season temperatures
78°F
Avg high
62°F
Avg low
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Wildlife in the area
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Northern House WrenBlue-headed VireoSong SparrowBlack-throated Green WarblerScarlet TanagerEastern TowheeCommon GrackleEastern Chipmunk
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BackpackingHikingWildflower viewing
Amenities
Dispersed camping
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 3,691 ft
- Peak temps
- 62°–78°F
- Rating
- 4.7
- Coordinates
- 35.3834, -82.8934
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