Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Buzzardroost Mountain

Buzzardroost Mountain is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Buzzardroost 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 Buzzardroost 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.

How to reach Buzzardroost Mountain — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.46732, -83.49044. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Buzzardroost Mountain

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Buzzardroost Mountain

    • Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Silers Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mingus · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Newfound Gap Overlook · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Great Smoky Mountains · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Anakeesta Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~25 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Buzzardroost 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 Buzzardroost Mountain?

    Nearby: Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 10 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 13 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 13 km), Silers Bald (viewpoint, 16 km), Mount Collins (viewpoint, 17 km), Fontana Lake (lake, 21 km).

    Is Buzzardroost Mountain worth visiting?

    Buzzardroost Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.