STATE'S BAN ON OPEN BURNING LIFTED FOR 81 COUNTIES BEHIND RECENT RAIN -- EFFECTIVE 5/3 @ 8 A.M.
The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The ban remains in effect for 19 counties. More Info
Timber Loss Relief Program Now Accepting Applications through June 12
The program is designed to partially compensate private landowners with at least 10 contiguous acres of moderate to catastrophic timber loss from Hurricane Helene. Learn More about Eligibility and How to Apply
Turkey Knob Trail Closed at Bridge But Usable as "Out-and-Back Trail"
The bridge located on Turkey Knob Trail, one-half mile from the Pinnacle Mountain gate is closed, but the trail can still be used as an “out-and-back trail" as far as the bridge.
DuPont State Recreational Forest Road and Trail Closures
Find out about road and trail closures before you visit the forest. Full List of Road and Trail Closures
Want information about wildfires & burn bans? Subscribe to receive updates via email & text.
Sign up to receive updates and information from the N.C. Forest Service about the topics that interest you. Subscribe
