Joyce Kilmer Road offers dispersed camping in the Nantahala National Forest near the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest entrance, featuring minimalist first-come, first-served sites suitable for both tents and RVs with basic amenities like picnic tables and campfires allowed.

The area provides access to numerous hiking trails and recreation opportunities, though campers should be prepared for primitive conditions with no potable water, toilets, showers, or hookups available.