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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
3 mi southwest of Highlands, NC · AT&T 5G
About Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping in the Blue Valley area. Approximately 22 dispersed sites are available, and most have fire rings and picnic tables. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out. Wilson Lake is a short distance away offering fishing, swimming, a short trail, and wildlife viewing and birding.
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in North Carolina
- Where: 3 mi southwest of Highlands, NC · 35.00838, -83.22091
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Falls | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Chinquapin | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Chinquapin Connector | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Secret Falls | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| 3 Forks Spur A | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| 3 Forks Spur B | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 9.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.