A.T. Wayah Bald Shelter
Franklin, North Carolina · 4,528 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
- 4,528 ft (1,380 m)4,528 ft1,380 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 39 miles away.
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known39 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known49 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known49 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 10Campground · facts not yet known49 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 23Campground · facts not yet known49 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 7Campground · facts not yet known49 mi
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About
A.T. WAYAH BALD 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. Wayah Bald Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny75°55°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain74°54°
- FriSunny, 7% chance of rain69°35°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain53°33°
- SunSunny55°35°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
A.T. Cold Spring Shelter
Public Land · 2.9 mi · Franklin
Wine Spring Horse Camp
Public Land · 2.9 mi · Franklin
A.T. Siler Bald Shelter
Public Land · 3.1 mi · Franklin
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.5 mi
Wine Spring Campsite
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 4.6 mi
Moore Creek Camp
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 9.8 mi
Ledbetter Creek Camp
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Tate City, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
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