Recreation
Some of the best recreation experiences in the South are on national forests and grasslands. You can explore 11,262 miles of trails, 1,700 developed recreation sites, witness the beauty of nature, and find peaceful places to relax and reflect. The world-class recreation opportunities in the Southern Region draw about 24 million visitors each year.
Arrowhead Campground
Site Open
Arrowhead Campground has 48 sites for Tent/RV camping. Sites #46-#49 are tent only. All sites, except for site #23, are accessible to people with disabilities. Each site has a table, grill, fire…
Art Lilley Campground
Site Open
The off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system in the Uwharrie offers a variety of topography and scenery. All trails are designated for all off-highway vehicles and marked with orange diamonds. Stay on…
Art Loeb Trailhead, Camp Daniel Boone
Site Open
Camp Daniel Boone is located near Cold Mountain and the highest peaks in the Black Balsam area. Many folks use this trail for extended backpacking trips (at least 2-3 days), connector trails to form…
Art Loeb Trailhead, Davidson River
Site Open
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Ashe Lake
Site Open
Ashe Lake Recreation Area was originally built to provide water for Ashe Nursery.  The 8-acre lake is shallow with the deepest area about 15 feet. Visitors may enjoy fishing for bass, bream and…
Aska Trail System
Site Open
The Aska Trail System provides approximately 17 miles of recreational trails for bicyclists and hikers. This area is located in Fannin County off of Aska Road, and less than ten miles from downtown…
Asphalt Pond
Asphalt Pond is one of several small ponds on the Francis Marion National Forest that provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish.Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity…
Austin Trailhead
Site Open
The Austin Trailhead provides access to the Brock Creek Multi-Use Trail System.
Avery Creek Valley Composite #C09
Site Open
7.7 miles — ModerateFeatures: Streams, waterfalls, uphill climbs0.0 milesFrom FS477 parking lot, start on Buckhorn Gap Trail (#103)(orange blaze)1.4 milesTurn left onto Twin Falls Trail (#604)…
Avey Branch Boat Launch
Site Open
Boat ramp and canoe launch on Santeetlah Reservoir maintained in coordination with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission