dispersedOwnership unknown

Unnamed campground

dispersed · NC

  • dump station8.4 mi
  • fuel station7.6 mi

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About

First campsite on the Old Butt Trail. The extreme elevation climb ends here, trail is a lot less strenuous for the rest of the trail.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    8.4 mi
  • fuel station

    BP

    7.6 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery Outlet

    9.9 mi
  • potable water

    Shining Rock

    1.8 mi
  • trailhead

    Shining Creek Trailhead

    0.8 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    0.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Pink Beds Picnic Area

    3.1 mi

Forest road access near this stay: BIG EAST FORK in National Forests in North Carolina. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

  • NC

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.