A.T. Sassafras Gap Shelter
Robbinsville, North Carolina · 4,321 ft · In Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,321 ft (1,317 m)4,321 ft1,317 m
- Land
- Nantahala National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 44 miles away.
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known45 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 23Campground · facts not yet known53 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 27Campground · facts not yet known53 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 24Campground · facts not yet known53 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 25Campground · facts not yet known53 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 22Campground · facts not yet known53 mi
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About
A.T. SASSAFRAS GAP SHELTER (Camping Area)
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at A.T. Sassafras Gap Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny73°58°
- ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain73°58°
- FriSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 20% chance of rain66°38°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain53°36°
- SunSunny56°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Ledbetter Creek Camp
Dispersed · 2.6 mi · Robbinsville
Camp site
Campground · 2.8 mi · Robbinsville
Kickstand Lodge
Campground · 3.0 mi · Robbinsville
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.6 mi
Ledbetter Creek Camp
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 12 mi
Wine Spring Campsite
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 14 mi
Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
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