Croatan National Forest

This coastal national forest contains 159,000 acres of estuary, hardwood forest, longleaf pine and pocosin. Recreation areas for camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, hiking and wildlife observation. Fishing and hunting. Free. Fee for developed campgrounds.

Getting There & Details

Address
141 E. Fisher Ave.
Phone
(252)638-5628
Map
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More Things to Do

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bank of the Arts – Craven Arts Council & Gallery

Art gallery and arts council housed in a turn-of-the-century bank. Sponsors numerous concerts, shows and…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Attmore-Oliver House Museum

This house, built in 1790 by prominent New Bernian Samuel Chapman, is furnished with 18th-…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Birthplace of Pepsi

On this spot in his pharmacy, Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink" which later he patented…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Aerie Inn

This delightful Victorian villa, circa 1882, is the favorite year-round spot for travelers to enjoy…

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