Max Patch

Category: Hiking area in Hot Springs, North Carolina

Address: Max Patch Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA

Phone: +18286899694

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Cassey Holm

Jul 23, 2022

Very beautiful place! We parked at the parking area and it was not a long hike to the summit at all! The drive however to get up their is a bit bumpy. You may need 4 wheel drive If it is raining or just rained.

Thomas Brown

Jun 28, 2022

I hike so many miles I can't remember exactly if these pics are of Max Patch but I think they are. Max patch was amazing to see!

Blake Hunter

Jun 8, 2022

If you're willing to go about an hour outside of Asheville, it's a beautiful journey up to an amazing spot. The trail from the parking area to the bald is relatively light and brief, especially for the incredible viewing availed to you. 360° of pure natural wonderment on a clear day. It hasn't been too crowded any of the times I've been there, and there's other great trails as well. Parking is somewhat limited and there are no facilities, but we manage, right?

Kelly Goodchild

Nov 22, 2021

Absolutely gorgeous trail - the views are insane. The hike itself is not hard at all. It loops around so if you'd like an easier hike up with a short section of steep steps down start the trail from the left. We went right to go up the …

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Questions & Answers

Anybody know how much it is to set up a camper or if they even have rv sites!?

Jesse Loveless | Sep 22, 2021
Axel Javier | Sep 23, 2021

There is not charge what so ever of any kind. If you can drive a decent size RV up the mountain I salute you. If you make it to the top... Park RV where you can, as far as I saw there are no restrictions.

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Can webpitch a tent on top of max patch for a couple days

Charles Collins | Dec 21, 2020
SaS Campbell | Dec 22, 2020

Yes and it costs you nothing but a great experience 🙂

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where is the best place camp near max patch with a roof top tent?

Nate Debenedetti | May 25, 2021
Frank Fortino | May 26, 2021

I would recommend going into Hot Sorings, many camp grounds, but there is a parking area at Max Patch and you could camp there

Can you camp overnight at Max Patch?

Hope Headrick | Dec 21, 2020
Christopher Martin | Dec 22, 2020

Yes, it gets extra windy up there due to the lack of trees.

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Can you have a campfire at Max Patch

Ashley Tatem | Dec 21, 2020
Tanya Paustian | Dec 22, 2020

Yes. Just no overnight camping.

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Can dogs be at max patch?

Kim Holt | Dec 22, 2019
Michael Benson | Dec 23, 2019

They sure can!!

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The wife and I hiked Max Patch last year and were thinking of going again this year. Can you camp at Max Patch, will you get fined or arrested?

Joe Rosa | Dec 22, 2019
Ross Wells (Scarab69) | Dec 23, 2019

Absolutely camp up top. Generally not right on the trail. Leave the very top clean so you don't mess up the view for anyone else.

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How does one go about camping at max patch? Is it a first come first serve ?

Kimberly Salas | Dec 22, 2018
CJ Stroud | Dec 23, 2018

There are some great sites a very short distance off of the bald on the Appalachian trail. Just inside the tree line. Multiple sources online say that they do not recommend camping on top of the bald. Especially with ant chance of a storm. Whether you decide to camp on the bald or on the AT, the sites are all first come first serve. Good luck!

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How long is the hike from the parking area to the campsites along the trail? Not the shelters.

Candice Carr | Dec 22, 2017
Nolan Hasting | Dec 23, 2017

About half a mile to the bald. It is a very easy hike on a wide trail. Easy to access with strollers.

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