Elk Shoals
West Jefferson, North Carolina
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36°21'59.3"N 81°25'54.8"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 West Jefferson, North Carolina
- Head south on N Jefferson Ave toward W 2nd St (1.6 mi)
- Continue onto US-221 BUS S (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto NC-163 E (2.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Boggs Rd (1.5 mi)
- Keep right to continue on Methodist Camp RdDestination will be on the right(397 ft)
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