Notable viewpoint · Henderson, North Carolina
McCarrol Mountain
McCarrol Mountain is a viewpoint in Henderson, North Carolina.
McCarrol Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit McCarrol Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting McCarrol Mountain: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach McCarrol Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.17429, -82.47401. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McCarrol Mountain
- Lake Summit · lake · Greenville · ~10 km · Must-see
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~10 km · Must-see
- Holmes Educational State Forest · sanctuary · Greenville · ~15 km · Must-see
- Caesars Head Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~20 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve · sanctuary · Greenville · ~22 km · Must-see
- Raven Cliff Falls · waterfall · Greenville · ~23 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~28 km · Must-see
- Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site · fort · Greenville · ~31 km · Must-see
- Paris Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Greenville · ~33 km · Must-see
- Furman University Bell Tower · park · Greenville · ~34 km · Must-see
- Lake Adger · lake · East Tennessee · ~36 km · Must-see
- Pinnacle Mountain · viewpoint · Pickens · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sassafras Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sassafras Mountain · viewpoint · Pickens · ~38 km · Must-see
- Chick Springs · attraction · Greenville · ~40 km · Must-see
- Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~40 km · Must-see
- Saluda Lake · lake · Pickens · ~42 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near McCarrol Mountain
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~10 km · Must-see
- Caesars Head Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~20 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~28 km · Must-see
- Pinnacle Mountain · viewpoint · Pickens · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sassafras Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sassafras Mountain · viewpoint · Pickens · ~38 km · Must-see
- Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~43 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit McCarrol Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near McCarrol Mountain?
Nearby: Lake Summit (lake, 10 km), McAlpine Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), Holmes Educational State Forest (sanctuary, 15 km), Caesars Head Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve (sanctuary, 22 km), Raven Cliff Falls (waterfall, 23 km).
Is McCarrol Mountain worth visiting?
McCarrol Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.