USDA

National Forests in North Carolina to close Nantahala and Pisgah campgrounds and offices ahead of Hurricane Florence

ASHEVILLE, NC (September 12, 2018) -- The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane…

7 years ago

U.S. Forest Service Proposes Requirement for Overnight Campers in Some Areas to use Bear Resistant Food Containers

ASHEVILLE, NC (August 13, 2018) -- Visitors to the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests have experienced an increasing number of…

7 years ago

Mortimer Campground temporarily closed due to flooding

NEBO, NC (08-03-2018) -- Mortimer Campground on the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District is temporarily closed due to flooding.  The campground…

8 years ago

Cradle of Forestry to Host Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party August 4

PISGAH FOREST, NC (July 18, 2018) -- The Cradle of Forestry invites kids of all ages to Smokey Bear's Birthday…

8 years ago

Mortimer Campground Reopens

NEBO, NC (June 8, 2018)...The Mortimer Campground in the Wilson Creek area of the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District…

8 years ago

Increased hazards due to wind and rain on forests

ASHEVILLE, NC (June 4, 2018)…Windy conditions combined with weeks of prolonged heavy rainfall has increased hazards on the Nantahala and…

8 years ago

Mortimer Campground, Roads Temporarily Closed Due to Flood Damage

NEBO, NC (May 23, 2018)…Mortimer Campground in the Wilson Creek area of Caldwell County on the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather…

8 years ago