VISITOR INFORMATION
– Pets are allowed –
Pets are allowed in DSRF but any pet must always be on a physical leash and under control by an adult. Rock climbing is prohibited in DuPont Forest. Swimming or wading within 300 feet upstream of a waterfall and jumping off waterfalls are also prohibited.
– Vehicle permits –
Motorized vehicles, including ATVs and motorbikes, are prohibited on forest roads and trails. However, vehicle permits may be obtained for disabled visitors. Vehicle permits for disabled visitors are available most weekdays from May through October. The week-day disabled visitor permits must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the forest office at( 828) 877-6527, ext. 207.
– Directions –
The forest is open year-round from 5 a. m. until 10 p. m. To reach the forest from Brevard go south on U. S. 276 to Cedar Mountain and turn left on Cascade Lake Road. From Pisgah Forest take U. S. 64 East to Penrose, turn right on Crab Creek Road then right on DuPont Road.
– Visitor center –
The Aleen Steinberg Visitor Center is located at the High Falls Access Area, 89 Buck Forest Road, Cedar Mountain. Opened to the public on July 1, 2013, the visitor center is staffed by dedicated volunteers with knowledge of the area. It is open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily March 15 to Dec. 31, and on weekends from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Jan. 1 to March 14.
– Contact –
The DuPont State Recreational Forest office may be reached at( 828) 877-6527 or via email at dupontsf. ncfs @ ncagr. gov. To learn more about the forest, go to dupontforest. com.
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