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Backcountry Campsite 44

Backcountry Campsite 44 at McGee Spring sits at 5,040 feet elevation in the high country near Hyatt Ridge, accessible via the Hyatt Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The campsite accommodates up to 12 people and 4 horses, featuring a fire ring and food cables, with water available from McGee Spring nearby.

Note that the site has damp conditions and limited flat tent sites, requiring a backcountry permit ($4 per person per night, max $20) with a 3-night maximum stay limit.


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