Croatan National Forest
Forest
Why pick this one
Croatan National Forest is the only true coastal forest in the East, with hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Best for
- coastal forest exploration
- hiking and day hikes
- pocosin and estuary environments
- non-motorized boating
- river and stream fishing
- wildlife viewing
- camping near coastal recreation
Look elsewhere if
- visitors specifically seeking high-elevation mountain terrain
Specialties
- day hiking
- general hiking
- non-motorized boating
- river and stream fishing
- wildlife viewing
- coastal forest and estuary recreation
What makes them different
- The only true coastal forest in the East
- One of four National Forests in North Carolina
- Coastal forests, pocosins, and estuaries shaped by fire, water, and wildlife
- Offers 578 listed day-hiking opportunities
- Offers 29 listed swimming opportunities
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
Services
- hiking trails
- camping
- boating
- fishing
- horseback riding
- swimming
- picnicking
- wildlife and scenery viewing
- OHV trail riding
- interpretive areas and exhibits