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Shining Rock Wilderness Camp — Pisgah National Forest, Waynesville NC dispersed campsite
US Forest ServiceFree

Shining Rock Wilderness Camp

Pisgah National Forest, Waynesville NC, North Carolina3,691 ft🗓 Year-round
Home/Free Camping/Shining Rock Wilderness Camp

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

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

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Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Northern House WrenBlue-headed VireoSong SparrowBlack-throated Green WarblerScarlet TanagerEastern TowheeCommon GrackleEastern Chipmunk

Activities

BackpackingHikingWildflower viewing

Amenities

Dispersed camping

Site types

Tent

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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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CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free dispersed camping
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

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