Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

Facility · North Carolina ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

2,615 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

  • Season: Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

From Highlands, NC follow NC28S for 5.5 miles. Turn Right at Sign

35.00837, -83.22090 · 35°0'30.1"N 83°13'15.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F424654626975787671635345
Low °F242632394754585751413227
Precip in8.06.97.67.06.67.27.17.18.06.57.88.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

Can you reserve a site at Blue Valley Dispersed Camping?
No. Blue Valley Dispersed Camping is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Blue Valley Dispersed Camping's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • No fee

Restrictions:

  • Primtive camping with pack in, pack out

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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