Boone Fork Campground
Open but unmaintained. The campground operates from March 31 through Labor Day. All sites are primitive with no toilets, no running water, and no electric hookups. Campers must hike in and be fully self-sufficient.
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 7:35PM EDT until August 11 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, Caldwell. * WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has exited the area, leaving only light shower activity. However, minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area due to between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain that fell earlier this evening over a short period of time. Small creek and poor drainage areas may be particularly affected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lenoir, Gamewell, Cedar Rock and Patterson. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Boone Fork Campground sits in the high-elevation forests of the Grandfather Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest, offering sweeping mountain views along the northern reaches of the forest. This primitive backcountry camping area requires hikers to access the developed areas on foot. The campground is no longer maintained by the Forest Service but remains open for use. All camping is primitive with no amenities available. There are no electric hookups, no toilets, and no potable water. Campers must be fully self-sufficient and prepared for backcountry conditions. Mountain biking opportunities exist in the surrounding area. The campground operates seasonally from late March through Labor Day. A self-service fee station is available for payment, and camping is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Directions
From Lenoir, NC, take State Route 90 west for 4 miles to the Boone Fork Recreation Area sign (Mulberry Creek Dr.). Turn right at the sign and continue 4.5 miles to the Boone Fork sign (Boone Fork Rd.). Turn right onto Boone Fork Rd. (a dirt, single-lane road) and proceed 2 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.gfr@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (828) 652-2144 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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