National Forests in North Carolina

The National Forests in North Carolina are comprised of eight districts across four forests. Offices are closed on weekends and federal holidays unless otherwise noted.

Flintlock shooting range sign

Forest Supervisor's Office

160 Zillicoa St. Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4200

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

PLEASE NOTE: This is an administrative office located in Asheville, NC and is not actually in the forest.

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PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST
Appalachian Ranger District District Ranger, Jennifer Barnhart 632 Manor Road Mars Hill, NC 28754 (828) 689-9694 appalachianrd@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted ** temporary office hours of M-F 9-3 Closes from 1:30-2:00 for lunch Nov 1- Feb 15
Grandfather Ranger District Acting District Ranger, Jen Bunty 109 E. Lawing Drive Nebo, NC 28761 (828) 652-2144 sm.fs.gfr@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon & Tues) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Office is closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Pisgah Ranger District District Ranger, David Casey 1600 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 (828) 877-3265 sm.fs.pisgahrd@usda.gov Business Hours: Pisgah Ranger Station: (Mon - Fri) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pisgah Visitor Center: Winter hours: (Mon - Fri) 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Peak season hours: (Mon - Sat) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Limited hours on Sundays (mid April – early November)
NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
Cheoah Ranger District District Ranger, Brian Browning 1070 Massey Branch Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 (828) 479-6431 sm.fs.cheoahrd@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Nantahala Ranger District District Ranger, Troy Waskey 90 Sloan Road Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-6441 sm.fs.nantahalard@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tusquitee Ranger District District Ranger, Brian Browning 123 Woodland Drive Murphy, NC 28906 (828) 837-5152 sm.fs.tusquiteerd@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST
Croatan Ranger District District Ranger, Ron Hudson 141 E. Fisher Avenue New Bern, NC 28562 (252) 638-5628 sm.fs.croatan@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Office is closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST
Uwharrie Ranger District District Ranger, Susan Miller 789 Biscoe Rd. Troy, NC 27371 (910) 576-6391 uwharrie@usda.gov Business Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM