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Camping · North Carolina

Bear Creek Hunter Shelter

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Nearest dump station
North River Checking Station · 12.4 mi
Coordinates
35.4210, -83.9496
Last verified
September 18, 2026
35.4210° N · 83.9496° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

The Bear Creek Hunt Camp is a three-sided shelter available for free public use. There is a picnic table and fire ring located onsite. There is a fourteen day stay limit within a 30 day period at this shelter.

From the USFS.

Is Bear Creek Hunter Shelter free?

Yes. Bear Creek Hunter Shelter is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Bear Creek Hunter Shelter?

From Robbinsville, proceed on highway US129N approximately 9 miles. Take a left across the Cheoah River bridge, to FSR 62. Proceed approximately 5 miles on FSR62 to the shelter.

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Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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