Facility · North Carolina ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
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.
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
Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 78 | 76 | 71 | 63 | 53 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 51 | 41 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip in | 8.0 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 8.7 |
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.
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.
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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