Special Day-Use Areas

River and Stream Fishing

Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:

• Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area
• Murray Branch Picnic Area
• Rocky Bluff Picnic Area

General Info:

Permits & Regulations

Cold mountain streams, rivers and some ponds offer trout fishing. While the US Forest Service manages stream quality, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission regulates fishing seasons and limits. A state license is required for fishing. Every angler should get a copy of the Regulations Digest from the commission by calling (919) 662-4381 or from the website: www.wildlife.state.nc.us, select "regulations".

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

• Max Patch
• Murray Branch Picnic Area
• Roan Mountain Day Use Area
• Cloudland TR 1000
• Cloudland Trail # 1000-Roan Mountain Area
• Roan Mountain Garden TR 1002
• Rocky Bluff Picnic Area

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

• Max Patch
• Roan Mountain Day Use Area

Viewing Wildlife

Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:

• Max Patch

Viewing Plants

Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:

• Roan Mountain Day Use Area
• Cloudland TR 1000

Viewing Scenery

Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:

• Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area
• Max Patch
• Roan Mountain Day Use Area
• Cloudland TR 1000

Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:

• Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area
• Max Patch
• Murray Branch Picnic Area
• Roan Mountain Day Use Area
• Rocky Bluff Picnic Area

Group Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:

• Murray Branch Picnic Area

Boating - Non-Motorized

Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:

• Murray Branch Picnic Area
• Poplar Boat Launch
• Stackhouse Boat Launch