Hi-Balsam Shelter

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Hi-Balsam Shelter.

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Hi-Balsam Shelter.

• No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
• Campfires aren't permitted — bring a camping stove for cooking.
• This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
• Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.

Location

Where Hi-Balsam Shelter sits on the map and how to get there.

Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Hi-Balsam Shelter — browse campsites near each.

• Boone, US · 17 km
• Lenoir, US · 33 km
• Morganton, US · 42 km
• Johnson City, US · 54 km
• Hickory, US · 59 km

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Calloway Peak (1,804 m)Summits & peaks0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Watauga ViewAttractions0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Wilson Creek OverlookAttractions0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

Tanawha FallsWaterfalls1.3 km · ~1 min driveDirections ↗

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Pilot Knob (1,466 m)Summits & peaks2.3 km · ~2 min driveDirections ↗

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MacRae PeakSummits & peaks7.9 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗

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Norris Clifton ParkParks & play12.1 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗

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Sims Creek OverlookTrails & trailheads14.1 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗

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Green Mountain FallsWaterfalls15 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗

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Little Wilson Creek FallsWaterfalls16.9 km · ~26 min driveDirections ↗

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J. Douglass Williams ParkParks & play17.9 km · ~22 min driveDirections ↗

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Profile ViewAttractions18.5 km · ~22 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Hi-Balsam Shelter.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Hi-Balsam Shelter.

Reviews

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