Pink Beds Picnic Area

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

21 picnic tables, 2 shelters. Large open field with access to the Pink Beds hiking trail. 

At a Glance

Current Conditions: In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, all recreation sites on the Pisgah and Nantahala remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed.
Fees: $50.00 for shelter reservation. No fee for day use. Call 828-877-3265.
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).

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Day Hiking

Picnicking