Bladen Lakes State Forest (BLSF) is a North Carolina state forest near Elizabethtown. It is managed by the North Carolina Forest Service. Covering more than 33,000 acres, it is the largest state owned forest in North Carolina. Bladen Lakes comprises three parcels of land and has a total of eight compartments.
HIGH FIRE DANGER -- MARCH 23, 2026 -- OUTDOOR BURNING STRONGLY DISCOURAGED
Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start easily, spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger. Contact your NCFS county ranger before burning outdoors.
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