WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TACOMAS

Good Sunday morning everyone.

 

We go to Marshall and Hot Springs every so often. I was buying an artists work, for my wife, in Marshall, every year, till the artist retired.

 

Right on you kinda know hwy 63 then. I live on the Avl. side of Doggett mtn.

 

I don't know them. I don't get out much.

 

I know what you mean. Still getting over back surgery 6 months ago today.

 

Morning Ken, better keep an eye out for the fires out your way. Be safe.

 

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https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm

Not my county.

 

out in Jackson co. Funny I did the same search. 13 made it look like the west out Avl. was burning down.
https://ncfspublic.firesponse.com/

 

Yikes on Gorges....

Is Hot Springs worth visiting for the hot springs? Or is it a tourist trap?

 

The hot springs are hot springs, they use commercially bought hot tubs in private settings and they drain them and clean them after each use or they say they clean them. Hot Springs is cool little town on the AT and French Broad River with some decent restaurants. It's about 30 to 45 min. away from home via the national forest. Great destination for a motorcycle ride or drive.

 

Yes, worth a trip.
209 is a nice drive.
The restaurants are great.
The outfitter is one of the best on the AT.
Campground is nice.

I have not done anything at the hot springs.

 

If I go, I plan to do things in the hot springs

 

Funny guy!

 

Good morning WNC

 

Happy veterans day folks

 

Thank you for your service

 

Good morning WNC.

 

Anyone know of some great car camping/ overlanding in WNC/ TN area?

I live in Raleigh and I'm debating getting a rooftop tent to make trips "out west" easier/cheaper/more fun, but I'm unsure of the rules, and don't see too many folks in the area with tents on their Tacoma's (or Subaru's).

I grew up going and working at a summer camp outside of Brevard, and I know of tons of backcountry camping all along the parkway, in Pisgah, etc., (I can practically navigate the area blind folded), but I don't remember ever coming across rooftop tent campgrounds/ overlanders.

Can you just set up your tent next to the road up by Black Balsam or Devil's Courthouse, for instance? Can you set up camp on a turn off down fire roads?

Any/all experienced advice would be helpful and appreciated.

 

I'm sure there's plenty of spots. But I haven't been camping in years. I would think any campground that you drive into sights would be able to accommodate it.
Wish I was more helpful for you.

 

Heading to highlands for a few days, yall know if any good fishing guides in that area? I’ll be taking nothing with me so they’d need to provide gear as well. Thanks guys.