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National Forest

Nantahala NF - Blue Valley Dispersed

Nantahala National Forest · Highlands, NC

Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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22

Total Sites

3,200 ft

Elevation

0.0

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22 Tent

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  • Address:Highlands, NC
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About

Approximately 22 dispersed campsites in the Blue Valley area of Nantahala National Forest. Most have fire rings and picnic tables. Pit toilet available. Mountain stream access and waterfalls nearby.

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Amenities

Fire Rings
Picnic Tables
Pit Toilets

Pet Policy

Pets allowed · Max 2 per site

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Individual Sites (22)

Site 1
#1

Site 1

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
Site 10
#10

Site 10

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
Site 11
#11

Site 11

Loop Main

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CampsiteBackcountry
Site 12
#12

Site 12

Loop Main

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CampsiteBackcountry
Site 13
#13

Site 13

Loop Main

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CampsiteBackcountry
Site 14
#14

Site 14

Loop Main

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CampsiteBackcountry

Within ~30 miles

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