- The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Waterfalls, Hiking Trails, Camping Site and Forests.
- From Pisgah National Forest to Looking Glass Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pisgah Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard and Waynesville.
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The 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest was the first land purchased under the 1911 Weeks Act establishing National Forest, home to the first school of forestry, and home to two of the first designated wilderness areas in North Carolina. Visitors can hike, camp, fish, ride, hunt, and do water activities.
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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
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Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
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The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
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The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
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Part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cold Mountain sits in Asheville, North Carolina. This scenic mountain is part of the sophisticated resort experience modern Asheville offers. It is a fantastic destination for romantic getaways.
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Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC
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Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
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1679 Little River Campground Road, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Guests can enjoy a variety of recreational activities and 150 camp sites at Cascade Lake Recreation Area & Campground. The area features a beach and two lakes for boating, swimming, and fishing along with a 6 mile hiking loop.
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4469 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Offering paddle board rentals on Lake Julia, White Squirrel Paddle Boards features ecologically informative tours, as well. The company provides instruction in paddle board basics, and sells boards and equipment.
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Known for its fly fishing services, Davidson River Outfitters offers guided fishing tours of the regional rivers of the Southern Appalachians. The shop also hosts instructional classes where visitors can learn how to fly tie and build rods.