What's a good place to backpack in Tenn or NC?

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Michael L

I live in Savannah ga and my wife and i are trying to plan a backpacking trip in tenn for some camping and hiking. What's a good place ot go that's not too far from ga in tenn or NC Preferably about 10 hrs from savannah or shorter? We are looking to be backpacking in the woods for about 3 to 4 days? Any suggestions on some good places during Dec or Jan?

Answer
A good resource for your area is

http://www.thebackpacker.com/trails/tn/trails.php

and this stretch of the AP is one of the best

http://www.thebackpacker.com/trails/tn/trail_342.php

Where is a good place for tent camping in the Western Carolinas or Eastern Tennessee?

Patti C

We are looking for a place where we can drive to a campsite, then pitch our tent. So many campsites either require you to backpack in your stuff, or they are just for you to park your RV.

Any ideas... our tent is fairly large.

Answer
I've camped on the Blue Ridge parkway, at the Smokies, at Mount Mitchell State Park, NC (you can camp at the top at the state park or there are private campgrounds below it), New River State Park, NC (there are drive in and canoe in sites), Stone Mountain State Park, NC, and I've wanted to camp at South Mountain State Park, NC.

In Hot Springs, NC the private campground is on the French Broad River, on the Appalachian Trail, has a great little town, and has hot tubs!

I've camped in NC in Nantahala National Forest , Linville Gorge, Roan Mountain, TN area, and wanted to camp in Mt Rogers, Joyce Kilmer and Shining Rock areas, but haven't gotten to it yet.

Have Fun!

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