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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