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.
Recreation
Halfmoon Lake
Site Open
Roughly shaped like a half moon, this large lake sits just southeast of Forest Corners and has a private campground on one shore. Access is for boating and fishing.Boating and FishingFish from banks…
Halfway Creek Road Hiking Trail (Palmetto Trail)
The Francis Marion National Forest is one of the most exceptional wildflower viewing areas in the southeast. Fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems, including those found on the Francis Marion, are…
Halfway Creek Trail
This is a primitive area along the Palmetto Trail in the Francis Marion National Forest.The parking area at the Halfway Creek Trailhead is not a designated camping area. Any dispersed camping in the…
Hang Glider TR 719
Site Open
Hang Glider trail is 1.4 miles in length. It is rated as Difficult. It is blazed with Salmon blazes. Currently the last 0.4 mile section of the trail is closed. This is the section that leads to the…
Hanging Dog Recreation Area
Site Open
Just five miles from Murphy, N.C., Hanging Dog Recreation Area is a great destination for a scenic drive or for a day outing with family and friends.Get in the Water.  Hanging Dog Recreation Area…
Hanging Rock Day Use Area
Site Open
Hanging Rock Picnic Area offers picnic tables, a shelter, and access to hiking on the Chief Benge's Scout Trail and fishing in Little Stony creek. The area is named for the large rock outcrop formed…
Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
Site Temporarily Closed
A one-mile hike from the Hanging Rock parking area will take you to the raptor observatory, which is currently closed. The day use area and trail are open.
Hardtimes Bike Trailhead
Site Open
Hardtimes Connector Trail
0.9 mi - Easy - This is a rather straight trail that heads in a northeast direction until it ends at Bent Creek Ranch Road (SR 806). The trail climbs gradually from the parking area, and is used…
Harmon Den Area
Site Open
Harmon Den is on the Appalachian Ranger District in the vicinity of exit 7 off of I-40. The area is a haven for hikers and horseback riders. It offers 54.5 miles of trails with 14 miles of trails…