Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
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35°56'49.2"N 81°49'8.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
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Bathing suits: Some remote places may be optional
More Information
- 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 Collettsville, North Carolina
- Head south on Adako Rd toward Collett Ridge Cir (3.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Brown Mountain Beach Rd (4.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Craig Creek Rd (2.8 mi)
- Turn right onto National Forest Rd (2.4 mi)
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