Blue Ridge Pkwy/ Mt. Pisgah Camping & Picnic Area
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- Hiking
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- Camping
Open May – October
Open May – October
Open through October
The Cradle of Forestry in America is a 6,500-acre Historic Site within the Pisgah National Forest, set aside by Congress to commemorate the beginning of forestry conservation in the United States. Outdoor activities include two guided trails, which lead back in time to seven historical buildings, including a 1915 Climax locomotive and an old sawmill.
You can call the Cradle of Forestry during their normal business hours at 828-877-3130, or when they are closed, please call the Pisgah Ranger Station at 828-877-3265.
Open Year Round
Lake Powhatan offers a sandy beach, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnic area, campground, trails, and educational programs. Lake Powhatan is located just minutes from Asheville.
Open year-round
North Mills River Recreational Area is located in Henderson County, just 13 miles from Downtown Hendersonville.
Open Year Round
Open Year Round
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is located in Pisgah National Forest. The Center’s indoor and outdoor attractions include: aquariums, hands-on exhibits, garden display, special programs, viewing and feeding of the hatchery trout. Free admission.
Open year-round:
December – March: Open Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:45 pm
April – November: Open Monday – Saturday 8 am – 4:45 pm
Open Year Round
Shining Rock Wilderness, consists of more than 18,000 acres with elevations varying from 3300 to over 6,000 feet, and part of Pisgah National Forest. Shining Rock Wilderness is the North Carolina’s largest wilderness area.
Open Year Round
See website for rules and regulations!