National Forests in North Carolina
 

Recreation

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The national forests in North Carolina offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. From the mountains to the sea, there are many exciting adventures awaiting your visit to these national forests. Please keep in mind that all outdoor recreational activities on the Croatan, Pisgah, Nantahala and Uwharrie national forests, including activities at recreation sites, have inherent risks due to the natural setting in which they occur. We strongly encourage you to visit our regional Outdoor Safety in the South website before planning your trip. This site provides valuable information on weather safety, wildlife safety and much more. Always remember, your safety is your responsibility.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Ammons Branch Campground Open to Visitor
Appletree Group Campground Open to Visitor
Arrowhead Campground Open to Visitor
Art Lilley Campground Open to Visitor
Badin Lake Campground Open to Visitor
Black Mountain Campground Open to Visitor
Boone Fork Campground Closed to Visitor
Briar Bottom Group Campground   
Cable Cove Recreation Area Open to Visitor
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area Open to Visitor Open for the season
Cedar Point Campground Open to Visitor
Cheoah Point Recreation Area Open to Visitor
Cove Creek Group Campground Open to Visitor
Curtis Creek Campground Open to Visitor
Davidson River Recreation Area Open to Visitor
Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground Closed to Visitor Closed indefinitely due to damage from Hurricane Florence.
Hanging Dog Recreation Area   
Harmon Den Area Open to Visitor Opens Memorial Day
Horse Cove Campground Closed to Visitor Closed indefinitely due to a water system issue.
Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground Open to Visitor
Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area Open to Visitor Open for the season
Kimsey Creek Group Campground Open to Visitor
Kuykendall Group Campground Open to Visitor
Lake Powhatan Campground Open to Visitor
Mortimer Campground Open to Visitor
North Mills River Campground Open to Visitor
Oyster Point Campground Open to Visitor
Rattler Ford Campground Open to Visitor
Roan Mountain Closed to Visitor
Rocky Bluff Campground Closed to Visitor
Standing Indian Campground Open to Visitor
Sunburst Campground Open to Visitor
Tsali Recreation Area Open to Visitor
Van Hook Glade Campground Open to Visitor
West Morris Mtn. Campground Open to Visitor
White Pines Group Campground Open to Visitor
Yates Place Open to Visitor


https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/nfsnc/recreation