Check out this thread.
https://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/sho...outdoor-center
I suspect with increased trail usage, these "sites" have expanded. Too many years ago, I found a very basic trailside cowboy spot say .2 mile N of of NOC. Depending on your arrival don't discount Rufus Morgan shelter one easy mile south of NOC with probably many good legal sites much closer. If the weather is clear and the moon is new, the stars should be amazing on Cheoah Bald. Good camping there. Anybody with newer info??
Good Luck and please give us a trip report.