Uwharrie National Forest

The Uwharrie National Forest opens up a longer land-based trip beyond Lake Tillery: hiking, camping, equestrian routes and motorized trails across separate recreation areas.

Uwharrie area
A rocky stream beside a wooded path in Uwharrie National Forest
A wooded stream in Uwharrie National Forest, May 2013. The forest is a separate outing from the lake.Uwharrie Trail (1231)bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0 · Resized / cropped
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Plan your stop

Directions need a named trailhead or recreation area, not the forest's general marker. The Forest Service map shows the permitted activities and current alerts. Badin Lake recreation is on a different lake from Tillery.

Visiting details

Conditions, fire restrictions, road access, and trail status change; consult Forest Service alerts and a specific trail source.