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Nantahala NF - Blue Valley Dispersed
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

0 Reviews

22 Tent

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  • Address:Highlands, 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: Jul 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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
Available

Site 1

Loop Main

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

Site 10

Loop Main

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

Site 11

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
Site 12
#12
Available

Site 12

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
Site 13
#13
Available

Site 13

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
Site 14
#14
Available

Site 14

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry

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