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Croatan Ranger District

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This site offers a boat launch, fishing and a picnic area.

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Brice's Creek Trail and Boat Launch

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Catfish Lake Boat Launch and Waterfowl Impoundment

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Catfish Lake offers a small boat ramp and dispersed camping area. The lake is shallow and therefore only flat bottom boats should be on it.

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The Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment is located in the Croatan National Forest and managed by North Carolina Wildlife commission and the USFS.

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The Cedar Point Recreation Area, near the mouth of the White Oak River, is surrounded by a salt marsh and a coastal forest.  The salt marsh, where fresh water mee

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The Cedar Point Recreation Area, near the mouth of the White Oak River, is surrounded by a salt marsh and a coastal forest.  The salt marsh, where fresh water mee

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Neuse River Campground and Trails

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Located under tall pines and hardwoods, each of the 40 campsites is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern poles.

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Neusiok Trails and Pine Cliff Picnic Area

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This recreation site offers a picnic shelter, fishing, and hiking.

Recreation Sites

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Black Swamp OHV Trailhead

Site Temporarily Closed
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trail offers eight off-highway-vehicle trail miles for riders. The trail is designated for all-terrain vehicles and trail bikes.  ATVs are defined as having seat to be straddled by the…

Cahooque Creek Boat Launch

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
Operated in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, this site offers a boat launch and fishing opportunities. 

Catfish Lake Boat Launch

Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Scenic Drives Outdoor Science and Learning
Catfish Lake offers a small boat ramp and dispersed camping area. The lake is shallow and therefore only flat bottom boats should be on it.

Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
The Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment is located in the Croatan National Forest and managed by North Carolina Wildlife commission and the USFS. It is approximately 800 acres in size on what was a drained…

Cedar Point Campground

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
The Cedar Point Recreation Area, near the mouth of the White Oak River, is surrounded by a salt marsh and a coastal forest.  The salt marsh, where fresh water meets salt water, stretches out like a…

Cedar Point Recreation Area

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities Hiking
The Cedar Point Recreation Area, near the mouth of the White Oak River, is surrounded by a salt marsh and a coastal forest.  The salt marsh, where fresh water meets salt water, stretches out like a…

Last updated March 28th, 2025