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Bearpen Gap Backcountry Site
State Park

Bearpen Gap Backcountry Site

Otto, NC

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  • Address:Otto, NC
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 21, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Amenities

Fire Rings

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Rock Gap to Big Springs Gap

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