National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina Camping & Hiking

Activities

AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, SWIMMING, HORSE CAMPING

Camping Reservations

Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:

North Carolina Campgrounds

Wolf Ford Horse Camp

COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP

DAVIDSON RIVER

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP

LAKE POWHATAN

NORTH MILLS RIVER

VAN HOOK GLADE

COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP

WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP

CEDAR POINT CAMPGROUND

ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND

CANEBRAKE HORSE CAMP

BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND

CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA

BALSAM LAKE LODGE

JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN

STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND

SWAN CABIN

RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND

HARMON DEN HORSE CAMPGROUND

CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND

CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1

CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2

FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND

KING’S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)

PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER

WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP

SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER

CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

OYSTER POINT CAMPGROUND

BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

Hiking Trails

Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:

North Carolina Hiking Trails

Pisgah National Forest

Cradle of Forestry In America Heritage Site

Nantahala National Forest

Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

Appletree TR19b

Cable Cove Recreation Area

Uwharrie National Forest

Table Rock

Wisemans’ View

Badin Lake Recreation Area

Cove Boat Ramp

Pine Cliff Equestrian Trailhead

Wolf Ford Horse Camp

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area

Brice’s Creek Area

Massey Branch Area

North Face Trailhead

Related Link(s)

More North Carolina Recreation Areas

National Forests in North Carolina

 

 

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.