HEADWATERS ROADSIDE CAMPSITES
Open for camping on a first-come first-served basis. Forest Road 475B may be subject to seasonal closures during winter freeze/thaw conditions when it becomes hike/bike access only. Camping is restricted to designated sites only under Forest Order 08-11-07-23-163, in effect until September 1, 2026.
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
Headwaters Roadside Campsites are designated dispersed camping sites located along Forest Road 475B (Headwaters Road) in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. The road begins near the Pisgah Fish Hatchery off US Highway 276, with campsites scattered along the gravel forest road. Each designated site includes a parking area, tent pad, and fire ring. These are primitive, pack-it-in, pack-it-out sites with no toilets, potable water, or trash collection. Camping is free and available on a first-come first-served basis only. Due to the area's popularity with mountain bikers and hikers accessing the extensive trail network near Looking Glass Rock, sites fill quickly on weekends and during peak season. Camping in the Pisgah Ranger District is restricted to designated sites only under Forest Order 08-11-07-23-163. Camping within 1,000 feet of roads outside designated areas is prohibited. The 14-day stay limit applies, with no more than 30 days in a 30-day period in the district.
Directions
From Brevard, take US Highway 276 north into Pisgah National Forest. Shortly after passing the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery, turn left onto Forest Road 475B (Headwaters Road). Designated campsites are located along this gravel road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.pisgahrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (828) 877-3265 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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