Recreation area

Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area

National Forests in North Carolina · North Carolina — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

With fantastic vistas, ridges more than 4000 feet high, whitewater rapids and trails that travel to spectacular waterfalls, Wilson Creek offers great adventures for hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding and backpacking.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • CLIMBING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • SWIMMING

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Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area 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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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.