Deep Gap Primitive Campground

Tree covered area with room for several tents.

Macon county • NC • USA

Nantahala Ranger District (Nantahala National Forest)

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This is is next to the Appalachian Trail with road access.

backcountry site — Y

closest towns — Franklin, NC

date of first addition of the campground to the database — 2019-01-23

dispersed_camping — Y

driving directions — From US Route 64, follow gravel-paved one-lane Forest Service Road 71 south for 4 miles.

elevation — 4311-feet

free — Y

gcs for campground — 35.0409256,-83.5518262

gcs for parking — 35.039537,-83.552752

hammock possibility — Y

hiking — Y

hiking trails — Appalachian Trail. 2.5 miles hike to Standing Indian Mountain. Black Mountain Crest Trail.

important notes (or warning) — Forest Service Road #71 may be closed from Jan. 2 to Apr. 1.

management-parent — Nantahala National Forest

map — Rainbow Springs

phone number for camp host — (828)-524-6441

shade shelters — Yes, this is near the Standing Indian Shelter.

submitter — jcr

tent-camping — Y

urls / links to other resources — https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48782

walk-in sites — Y

water accessibility — stream