Pink Beds Picnic Shelter
Currently closed for the winter season. Reservations reopen in early April, weather permitting. During winter months, the area operates first-come, first-served, but restrooms are closed from mid-November through late March or early April.
Frost Advisory issued May 3 at 2:12AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of far northeast Georgia and western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is the larger of two available shelters in the Pink Beds Picnic Area within Pisgah National Forest. Named for the rhododendron, mountain laurel, and azalea that bloom in spring and summer, this scenic facility sits at 3,280 feet elevation in a relatively flat valley known for its rare mountain bogs, large pine trees, and a small stream nearby. The picnic area offers 21 picnic tables, grills, flush toilet restrooms, and an old Civilian Conservation Corps gazebo. The popular Pink Beds Loop Trail, an easy five-mile hiking trail, begins on the left side of the parking area and winds through this renowned mountain bog ecosystem. The surrounding Pisgah National Forest area provides opportunities for fishing, horseback riding, and swimming. The shelter is ideally located adjacent to the Cradle of Forestry in America Historic Site, a 6,500-acre site commemorating the beginning of forest conservation in the United States. The facility is also four miles from both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sliding Rock Recreation Area, along the scenic Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway (US 276).
Directions
From Pisgah Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn right onto US 276. Drive north approximately 10 miles to Pink Beds Picnic Area. The facility is located along Highway 276 (Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway), 4 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 11 miles from the intersection of Highway 280 and US 64 in Pisgah Forest, NC.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 877-3265 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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