Burrells Ford
Federal / Recreation.gov
Burrells Ford campground is open year round with no charge. A pit toilet and picnic tables are available. Walk .25 miles to camp on the Chattooga River.
Location
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34.96900, -83.11810
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 9:08 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Highlands, NC.
Today
80°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Tonight
62°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Friday
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
91% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday Night
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
81% rain · wind 1 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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