Big Laurel Falls
Otto, North Carolina
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35°1'38.3"N 83°29'31.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Otto, North Carolina
- Head southeast on US-23 S/US-441 S toward Tessentee Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Coweeta Lab Rd (0.9 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Coweeta Lab Rd (0.6 mi)
- Slight right to stay on Coweeta Lab Rd (1.6 mi)
- Continue onto 1110/Ball Creek RdContinue to follow Ball Creek Rd(6.7 mi)
- Turn left onto National Forest RdDestination will be on the left(1.6 mi)
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