Appalachian Ranger District

The Big Ivy, Coleman Boundary area is located on the Appalachian Ranger District near Barnardsville, NC.

The South Toe River area is on the Appalachian Ranger District near Burnsville, NC.

The campground offers 37 primitive campsites with 3 campsites with electric hookups.

In the shadow of Mt.

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area campsites are cool-misty havens under an abundance of hemlock and hardwood shade.

Flat Top Mountain is located in Yancey County, NC. Three different hiking trails travel through woods of poplar, oak and maple.

Harmon Den is on the Appalachian Ranger District in the vicinity of exit 7 off of  I-40. The area is a haven for hikers and horseback riders.

**THIS IS A RESERVATION ONLY CAMPGROUND** There are no walk up/first come first serve sites

The French Broad River and Appalachian Trail travel right through Hot Springs making the town a  haven for hikers, rafters and other outdoor enthusiasts.

The Shelton Laurel Backcountry area located in Madison County, NC is a unique part of the Appalachian Ranger District.

The picnic area has 19 tables and grills, and a large pavilion available by reservation.

This page was last updated: 6/30/2023

Fish along the French Broad River or hike the nearby River Ridge Loop Trail. Walkway to accessible fishing pier.

This area provides access to the Nolichucky river.

Provides boating access to the French Broad River. 

Famous for its spectacular natural gardens of Catawba rhododendrons, Roan Mountain shelters a rich diversity of life, from spruce-fir forests to vast grassy balds.