View Full Version : Stealth camping Clingmans dome in winter
Waterbuffalo
10-18-2007, 15:09
Has any one ever done this?
Just a thought.
I'm not sure what you mean by stealth camping at Clingman's Dome? It's not allowed, it's illegal, but that doesn't mean it's stealth. Stealth is off trail, away from people, hardly seen.
Waterbuffalo
10-18-2007, 15:24
Stealth being not getting caught. Pretty sure since the road will be closed no one except hikers in january will be up there.
Alligator
10-18-2007, 15:28
So if the ranger is not there to give you a ticket it is ok? You an ATI grad?
Waterbuffalo
10-18-2007, 16:03
I always thought staying in the shelters/campsites is an advisery not a ticketable offense.
SGT Rock
10-18-2007, 16:04
You can get a ticket.
Waterbuffalo
10-18-2007, 16:10
Wow not really worth it then I'll stick to the shelter
SGT Rock
10-18-2007, 16:11
BUT, you can only get the ticket from the Ranger. A ridge runner only gives you an advisory. The problem with that spot is it is easy for a ranger to catch you at it.
drdewrag
10-18-2007, 20:44
Not worth a run in with the Ranger...
Appalachian Tater
10-18-2007, 20:55
The fine is up to $5,000 and 6 months in the big house. It's not a place you would want to stay anyway, too open, cold, and everything is trampled.
didymus128
04-03-2009, 22:51
yep
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/2/1/6/9/0/n38417938_34939438_9337_thumb.jpg (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=32544&c=newimages&cutoffdate=1)