Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is located about 15 miles from Robbinsville in the western part of Graham County. From Robbinsville, take Highway 129 North for 1½ miles to the junction with Highway 143 West (Massey Branch Road). Turn left and proceed West on Highway 143 for approximately 5.0 miles to a stop sign. Turn right onto Kilmer Road. You will drive for about 7.3 miles and arrive at the top of Santeetlah Gap and the junction with the Cherohala Skyway. Bear to your right and continue on for another 2½ miles to the entrance of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.

The group campsite is at: Rattler's Ford Campground
For more Forest information call: (828)479-6431
Or write: Cheoah Ranger District
               Route 1, Box 16-A
               Robbinsville, NC 28771

Western North Carolina Attractions
Joyce Kilmer Old Growth Hiking Loop
Cherokee National Forest