US Forest Service Ranger Station
Public And Government Association
Why pick this one
US Forest Service Ranger Station manages a 157,000-acre Pisgah Ranger District with hiking, camping, fishing, and guided hikes.
Best for
- hiking and backpacking in western North Carolina
- camping and group camping
- fishing and biking
- rock climbing near Looking Glass Rock
- guided hikes, lectures, and other forest programs
- accessing waterfalls, wildlife areas, and historical sites
Specialties
- hiking and backpacking
- camping
- fishing
- biking
- horseback riding
- rock climbing
- guided hikes and lectures
- wildlife viewing and waterfall visits
What makes them different
- The Pisgah Ranger District covers 157,000 acres.
- The district ranges in elevation from 2,000 feet to 6,410 feet.
- Headquarters are located on US 276 near Brevard, North Carolina.
- The district includes multiple recreation regions such as Looking Glass Rock, Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake Powhatan, and North Mills River.
- The visitor center is open from 8:00 to 5:00 on weekdays and during summer from 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends and holidays.
- Serves
- Brevard, Rosman, Hendersonville, Mills River
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-9987
- Phone
- +18288773265
- Website
- http://ncnatural.com/NCUSFS/Pisgah/pisgdst.html
Services
- forest recreation access
- campgrounds and group camping
- picnic areas
- visitor information and maps
- educational and guided programs
- natural resource management