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Bear Creek Hunt Camp

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina · 2,093 ft

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At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
2,093 ft638 m
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Land
Nantahala National Forest

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About

The Bear Creek Hunt Camp is a three-sided shelter available for free public use. There is a picnic table and fire ring located onsite. There is a fourteen day stay limit within a 30 day period at this shelter.

Fees: No fees are required for this site

From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit

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Cell service at Bear Creek Hunt Camp: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny84°63°
  • ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain84°62°
  • FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 43% chance of rain76°41°
  • SatSunny, 2% chance of rain60°40°
  • SunSunny65°43°

Nearby camping

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Campsite 2

Campsite 2

Campground · 3.8 mi · Fontana Dam

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.42103, -83.94958
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Lake Santeetlah

Data from USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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