About this campground
Nestled below the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Pisgah National Forest is the birthplace of forestry in America - the Cradle of Forestry. The Cradle abounds with ways to have fun while learning about the forest, traditional Blue Ridge culture, and forest management. Paved trails - perfect for strollers and wheelchairs - put the forest at your fingertips. Check out the brochure.
Directions
Open in Google Maps →Activities
- BIKING
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
- VISITOR CENTER
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- COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMPNational Forests in North Carolina4 mi
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Cradle of Forestry In America Heritage Site doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby North Carolina campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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