Where To Camp Near Max Patch? - Fixanswer

Where is Max Patch?

Hot Springs

is home to Max Patch. Hot Springs is a relaxing city liked for its hiking and hot springs. If you'd like to find things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see Cataloochee Valley and Hot Springs Resort And Spa.

Why is Max Patch closed?

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On Thursday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it is closing Max Patch to camping for two years due to

chronic overuse and littering problems at the well-known bald

.

Where can I camp MAX Hot Springs?

Go 5.3 miles and turn right on State Road 1181. Follow 1181 for 2 miles (turns into gravel). At the top of the mountain, turn right onto State Road 1182 and

Max Patch parking lot

is 3 miles.

Is it legal to camp on Max Patch?

The new restrictions for Max Patch are currently in effect and include the following:

No camping

. No fires.

Can u camp at Max Patch?

Camping at Max Patch is known as

dispersed camping

, where the following additional rules apply: Camp at least 1⁄4 mile from trailhead, 200 feet from any water source and 1⁄4 mile away from any developed recreation area, which includes the Appalachian Trail. Keep campfires small, confined and always attended.

Can you drive to the top of Max Patch?

You can drive close to the summit on the gravel SR 1182

, which is popular but sometimes difficult to reach during the winter after snowfall. You'll also never be alone using this option, it is common to see more than one hundred people at the top.

Can you still hike Max Patch?

Hikers may only visit Max Patch between 1 hour before sunrise and 1 hour after sunset

. Riding horses on the bald is prohibited, dogs and other animals must be leashed, and groups are limited to 10 people or fewer.

Where is Max Patch located?

Since Max Patch is deep in

Pisgah National Forest

, don't rely on your GPS. There are many unpaved roads in the area that are not signed.

Is there a bathroom at Max Patch?

No there are no facilities at Max Patch

. over a year ago.

Is alcohol allowed at Max Patch?

There's no rule against camping, drinking alcohol or building fires on Max Patch

. While you aren't supposed to camp within 100 feet of the trail passing over the bald — a rule that's routinely broken — violators can't be ticketed.

What Mile is Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail?

There's a short, 1.5-mile hike up to Max Patch (about

1.5 miles

) that is great for families or a quick adventure with your dog. Whether you take the long trek up to Max Patch or a short jaunt for an afternoon picnic, it's worth the trip.