Little East Fork camper encampment and illegal discharge
Haywood County
Summary
Residents near Little East Fork say a camper encampment discharging waste into the stream has gone on for a year, with slow response from the Sheriff's Office. The county attorney says a June 29 injunction hearing is set, but if the occupants are confirmed squatters, criminal trespass enforcement could resolve it faster.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost identified yet; enforcement is being handled through existing legal and health department processes.
Little East Fork residents who have dealt with the encampment, illegal burning, and stream discharge for over a year.
Nearby residents facing health and floodway safety risks, and the property owners facing violations tied to occupants they say they never authorized.
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