The National Forests in North Carolina will close all campgrounds as of Monday, March 23, for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes all concessionaire operated campgrounds and all day-use areas associated with those campgrounds. Campgrounds will be closed until at least May 15, at which point they will be reevaluated.
The following is a list of campgrounds that will be closed beginning March 23. Some campgrounds are currently closed for the season, and these campgrounds will remain closed.
| Croatan National Forest |
| Cedar Point Campground |
| Flanners Beach Campground |
| Oyster Point Campground |
| Uwharrie National Forest |
| Arrowhead Campground |
| Badin Lake Campground |
| Badin Lake Group Campground |
| Badin Horse Campground (and overflow) |
| Canebrake Horse Campground (and overflow) |
| Uwharrie Hunt Camp |
| West Morris Mountain Campground |
| Yates Place Camp |
| Pisgah National Forest |
| Black Mountain Campground |
| Briar Bottom Group Camp |
| Carolina Hemlocks Campground |
| Cove Creek Group Camp |
| Curtis Creek Campground |
| Davidson River Campground |
| Harmon Den Horse Camp |
| Kuykendall Group Camp |
| Lake Powhatan Campground |
| Mortimer Campground |
| North Mills River Campground |
| Sunburst Campground |
| Wash Creek Horse Camp |
| White Pines Group Camp |
| Wolf Ford Horse Camp |
| Nantahala National Forest |
| Appletree Group Camp |
| Balsam Lake Lodge |
| Bristol Fields Horse Camp |
| Cable Cove Campground |
| Cheoah Point Campground |
| Horse Cove Campground |
| Jackrabbit Mountain Campground |
| Kimsey Creek Group Camp |
| Rattler Ford Group Camp |
| Standing Indian Campground |
| Swan Cabin |
| Tsali Campground |
| Van Hook Glade Campground |
| Wine Spring Horse Camp |
The National Forests in North Carolina continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages of any changes affecting their reservation. Visitors will receive a full refund for their reservation.
By closing campsites and group recreation sites, the USDA Forest Service is taking necessary measures to safeguard the health of employees and the public. The health and safety of employees and the nearby communities is always our top priority at the USDA Forest Service. Please remember to review current recommendations from the CDC and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers.
Visitors are primarily responsible for their own safety. Keep in mind, trails and roads may be open for use, but please recreate responsibly and follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. Law enforcement and search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues. High risk activities such as rock climbing or motorized activities that increase your chance of injury or distress should be avoided.
For the most current and accurate information about COVID-19, contact your local health officials or visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov. Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is available at: www.usda.gov/coronavirus. For an updated list of forest closures please visit our Alerts and Notices website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices/?aid=56853.
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