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North Carolina
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Lake James
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Lake James — North Carolina.

Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
~1h 3m drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
~30 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
Lake Lure - Chimney Rock Access
~48 min drive
Easy
Linville River - Linville Falls Access
~24 min drive
Expert
Wilson Creek - Mortimer Recreation Area
~34 min drive
Moderate
Rat Branch Boat Launch
~1h 9m drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.

Warrior Creek
~1h 12m drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.

Curtis Creek Campground
~31 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
South Toe River - Black Mountain Campground Access
~31 min drive
Easy

Keowee Park Shelter
~1h 12m drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.