Blue Ridge Pkwy/ Mt. Pisgah Camping & Picnic Area
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- Reservations or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
- Camping
Open May – October
National Forests
- Snow Tubing and Skiing
- Henderson County Parks & Recreation
- City Of Hendersonville
- Town of Fletcher
- Town of Mills River
- Town of Laurel Park
- National Park Services
- North Carolina State Parks
- State Forests
- National Forests
- North Carolina State Forests
- Private Preserves
- Commercial Recreation Areas
- Local Parks
Cradle of Forestry in America
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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.
- Reservations or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Dog Parks
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
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.
Davidson River Campground
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- Bicycle Trails
- Reservations or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Swimming
- Athletic Field
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Camping
Open Year Round
Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground
375 Wesley Branch Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville, NC 28806
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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.
- Bicycle Trails
- Reservations or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
- Camping
- Glamping
Open year-round
North Mills River Recreation Area & Campground
5289 N Mills River Road
Mills River, NC 28759
Mills River, NC 28759
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North Mills River Recreational Area is located in Henderson County, just 13 miles from Downtown Hendersonville.
- Bicycle Trails
- Reservation or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Areas
- Camping (reservations required)
- Tubing (bring your own tube)
- Horseback riding trails
Open Year Round
Pink Beds – Pisgah National Forest
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- Bicycle Trails
- Reservation or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
- Camping
Open Year Round
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education & Fish Hatchery
1401 Fish Hatchery Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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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
Pisgah National Forest Visitors Center
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- Bicycle Trails
- Nature Trails
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
- Camping
Open Year Round
Shining Rock Wilderness – Pisgah National Forest
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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
Sliding Rock – Pisgah National Forest
7851 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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- Parking fees during summer season (Memorial Day – Labor Day), and on weekends until end of October
- Restrooms available when park is staffed (see above)
- Located 7.6 miles from the junction of US Highways 64 and 276
- 60-foot smooth rock face natural water slide that leads down into a 7-foot deep pool
- Lifeguard on duty May – September, as well as Saturdays & Sundays until the end of October from 10am – 6pm
- Personal Flotation Devices available when park is staffed ($5)
See website for rules and regulations!
