Uwharrie National Forest
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall.
Paint Rock Closure
Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap
The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9).
Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.
Pisgah Camping Limitations
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
From Recreation.gov
Drinking water spigot at the dump station is closed for the winter season to avoid freezing. You can still dump wastewater at the dump station and use standard drinking water spigots around the campground, but will be unable to hookup your camper to fill up reserve tanks. Please call Uwharrie Ranger Station @ 910-576-6391 during business hours for more information.
From Recreation.gov
Drinking water spigot at the dump station is closed for the winter season to avoid freezing. You can still dump wastewater at the dump station and use standard drinking water spigots around the campground, but will be unable to hookup your camper to fill up reserve tanks. Please call Uwharrie Ranger Station @ 910-576-6391 during business hours for more information.
From Recreation.gov
Our floating fishing pier is currently being renovated with estimated completion in Spring of 2027. Some of the smaller standing piers may also be under construction during your visit. Fishing from the shoreline is allowed in the meantime, thank you for you patience and understanding.
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