Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Fishing and hunting are permitted throughout the national forests in North Carolina. While the Forest Service manages the habitat and protects water quality in the national forests, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission regulates fishing. Anglers should have a fishing license. For information on licenses and more, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission at www.ncwildlife.org or call 888-248-6834.
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Cheoah Ranger District
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The Cheoah Ranger District has 120,500 acres in Graham and Swain Counties. These lands surround four large mountain reservoirs and contain numerous streams. Fishing, boating, whitewater rafting,…
Cheoah Reservoir
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Cheoah River Area
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The Cheoah River, located near Robbinsville, NC, is a nine-mile section of waterway between the Santeetlah Dam and Lake Calderwood. Typical water flows average 250 cubic feet per second (cfs), but…
Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
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Cliffside Lake and Day Use Area
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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area offers two covered picnic shelters that must be reserved, a bathhouse with cold showers, a lake for fishing and swimming, a gazebo and six short hiking trails. Some…
Coontree Picnic Area
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10 picnic tables, river access, and restrooms.
Cove Boat Ramp
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Cove Boat Ramp offers access to Badin Lake for both motorized and non-motorized craft. A large parking area is available for vehicles and trailers.Fishing Badin Lake The biggest fishing hole in the…
Cove Creek Group Campground
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Located in Western North Carolina in the Pisgah National Forest, Cove Creek Group Campground includes two group sites, each with a group gathering area and vault toilet. Access to hiking, biking,…
Croatan National Forest
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Welcome to the Croatan National Forest, one of four National Forests in North Carolina and the only true coastal forest in the East. The Croatan National Forest's 160,000 acres have pine forests,…
Cullasaja Gorge
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Cullasaja Gorge is located along 64 between Franklin and Highlands, NC. The gorge is 7.5 miles of the Mountain Scenic By-way. This narrow, winding road parallels the Cullasaja River and offers…