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 Watch issued July 22 at 2:31PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including urban areas along the I-77 and I-40 corridors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to move along a slow-moving cold front tonight into early Thursday. While widespread 1-2 inch rainfall amounts are expected across western North Carolina from this afternoon through tonight, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 5 inches are possible. - 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 The campground is no longer maintained by the Forest Service but remains open for use.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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