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Paint Creek Corridor

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Dispersed camping area · USDA Forest Service · Cherokee National Forest Fees: There is no fee for dispersed camping or day use within the Paint Creek Corridor. Status: none Picnicking and many other recreation opportunities are available along scenic Paint Creek Corridor. Forest Road #41 parallels Paint Creek five miles between Paint Creek Campground and the French Broad River. Driving for pleasure is one of the most popular activities along the corridor, though bicycling is becoming increasingly more common. Paint Creek is stocked with trout during the summer months, and fly fishing is another favorite activity. Along the corridor, you'll also find overlooks to observe Kelly and Dudley Falls, a warm water fishing pond, hiking trails and opportunities for dispersed camping. Rules: Dispersed camping along Paint Creek Corridor is permitted in designated sites only. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Paint Creek Corridor. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34910 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

Camp spots nearby

• Paint Creek CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Houston ValleyPaid or permit campsite
• Rocky Bluff CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Round Mountain CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Old Forge CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Harmon Den CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Horse Creek Recreation AreaPaid or permit campsite
• Big Creek Horse CampPaid or permit campsite

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