State Forests

Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest

Covers 890 acres of managed forest. Authentic turpentine still, naval store, saps and tar used to waterproof ships. Talking tree trail, picnic shelter, restroom. Education programs by request.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
4506 NC 242 N. Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Phone
(910)588-4161
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ncesf.org/TCESF/home.htm
Map
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