New Disaster Mitigation Program Available to Support Helene Recovery for Landowners
The program will provide wildfire risk reduction treatments at no cost to eligible private and public landowners in 39 federally declared disaster counties. Learn More About Eligibility and How to Participate
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
High Falls Restrooms/Visitor Center in DuPont State Recreational Forest to be closed June 22-25
This closure is being implemented in the interest of public safety during new roof installation. Parking lot will remain open.
Parking lots at DuPont State Recreational Forest fill up early...
especially around holidays. Arrive before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to increase your chance of finding a parking place. Plan Your Visit
Summer at DuPont State Recreational Forest is busy. Don't miss out on parking.
Parking lots are often completely full by 9:30 a.m. Come early or come late to increase your odds of getting a parking place. We open at 5 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Plan Your Visit
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.
Tree Seedling Availability as of June 8, 2026
Tree seedling inventory for state fiscal year 2025-2026 has been depleted and sales have closed. New seedling inventory will be available for sale July 1, 2026.
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
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