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Pink Beds Picnic Area
Area Status: Open
21 picnic tables, 2 shelters. Large open field with access to the Pink Beds hiking trail.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $50.00 for shelter reservation. No fee for day use. Call 828-877-3265. |
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| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Maximum group size: 40. |
| Water: | Drinking |
| Restroom: | Flush |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From Pisgah District Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn right (north) onto US 276. Drive approximately 10 miles, to Pink Beds Picnic Area (just beyond Cradle of Forestry in America and its Forest Discovery Center).Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Moss Knob Shooting Range temporary closure
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Quick Links
- Recreation Reservations
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FY2020 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2019 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2018 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2017 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY16 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY15 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY14 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
- Recreation Outfitters & Guides
Location
Latitude :
35.353050
Longitude :
-82.779332