A.T. Cold Spring Shelter
Franklin, North Carolina · 4,915 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,915 ft (1,498 m)4,915 ft1,498 m
- Land
- Nantahala National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
A.T. COLD SPRING SHELTER (Camping Area)
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at A.T. Cold Spring Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny77°56°
- ThuSunny, 4% chance of rain76°56°
- FriSunny, 11% chance of rain70°36°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain56°34°
- SunSunny57°38°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 4.2 mi
Wine Spring Campsite
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 7.5 mi
Moore Creek Camp
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 8.1 mi
Ledbetter Creek Camp
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
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