Water Activities
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Visit the lakes and rivers in North Carolina’s National Forest to launch your watercraft, fish, swim or just enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the shorelines. Many launches designed for motorized watercraft are managed cooperatively between the Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission.
Alerts & Warnings
- Grandfather Ranger District- Bee Rock Fire
- Cheoah Ranger District- Haoe Wildfire
- Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
- Hurricane Helene: Pisgah National Forest Closures
- Appalachian Trail Detour – Iron Mountain Gap
- Uwharrie Ranger District- Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
- Pisgah Ranger District- Catheys Creek Road Closure
- Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek
- Roan Mountain Recreation Area CLOSED For 2024 Season
- Avery Creek Rd closed due to storm damages