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Directions: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is located about 15 miles from Robbinsville. From Robbinsville, take Highway 129 North for 1½ miles to the junction with Highway 143 West (Massey Branch Road). Turn left on Highway 143 and travel approx 5 miles to a stop sign. Turn right onto Kilmer Road.
General Information Directions: Horse Cove Campground is located 13 miles north of Robbinsville, NC near the entrance to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. General Notes: Cheoah Ranger District 1070 Massey Branch Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 (828) 479-6431 Recreation Map Map showing recreational areas. Map Information Activities Camping & Cabins
- Robbinsville
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Directions: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is located about 15 miles from Robbinsville. From Robbinsville, take Highway 129 North for 1½ miles to the junction with Highway 143 West (Massey Branch Road). Turn left on Highway 143 and travel approx 5 miles to a stop sign. Turn right onto Kilmer Road.
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Looking for the best camping in Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
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- Cable Cove Campground. Location: NC 28N • Phone: 828-479-6431 • Official Website. Located less than five miles from the Fontana Dam, Cable Cove is more of a boat launch than a campground these days.
- Cheoah Point Campground. Location: US 129 • Phone: 828-479-6431 • Official Website. Cheoah Point is a very convenient spot for campers looking to enjoy the Nantahala’s Santeetlah Lake.
- Horse Cove Campground. Near Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest • Phone: 828-479-6431 • Official Website. Horse Cove Campground currently has some campsites open.
- Tsali Campground. Location: NC 28 • Phone: 828-479-6431 • Official Website. The Tsali Recreation Area is open year-round, and the Tsali Campground is open from mid-April to the end of October.
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Website (828) 479-6431 Directions. Map. The only way to see the impressive memorial forest is on foot. The figure-eight Joyce Kilmer National Recreation Trail covers 2 miles and has two loops: the 1-1/4-mile lower loop passes the Joyce Kilmer Memorial plaque, and the upper 3/4-mile loop swings through Poplar Cove ...
