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.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 3:55AM EDT until October 11 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina... West Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina... * Until 700 AM EDT. * At 355 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated new rounds of heavy rainfall are approaching northern Burke, western Caldwell, and southeastern Avery County. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the past 12 hours with an additional 1-2 inches of rainfall possible. Several streams remain above Minor Flood Stage, including the Wilson Creek and the Johns River. Flash flooding is ongoing and new areas of flash flooding may develop within the next 1-3 hours. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams, including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat- access areas, and campgrounds. Significant flooding of poor-drainage areas are likely, impacting travel. Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded, requiring barricades. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Morganton, Longview, Valdese, Salem, Icard, Drexel, Hildebran, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College and Glen Alpine.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell, Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, and Oconee. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will continue in short bursts through the overnight hours. By Sunday morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2 to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 3:52AM EDT until October 11 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Caldwell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 339 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a round of moderate rainfall recently has departed eastern Caldwell County, with additional cells of moderate rainfall moving into the county from the south. This rainfall is occurring on top of saturated soils resulting from a prolonged period of light to moderate showers that occurred over the county yesterday. Storm-total rainfall of 2.5 to 4.5 inches has been observed across eastern Caldwell County since yesterday, with the highest totals from Cajah's Mountain to Sawmills and Granite Falls. Areas streams have been steadily rising in response to this heavy rainfall and isolated, out-of-bank conditions impacting low-lying areas adjacent to streams are likely to develop over the next 1-3 hours. Areas of greatest concern include along Lower Creek in Lenoir, where a streamgauge on Harrisburg Dr is at 8.53 feet and approaching the Action/Advisory Stage of 9.0 feet. At 9.0 feet, flooding of low-lying, undeveloped woodland surrounding Lenoir Mall will begin. - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms may develop through 9am this morning. These showers and storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, a Flash Flood Warning may be issued this morning. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hickory, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Gamewell, Hudson, Cajah's Mountain, Rhodhiss, and Cedar Rock. - Https://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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