Following a temporary closure due to wildfires, N.C. Forest Service officials have reopened Headwaters State Forest effective immediately. Officials closed the nearly 7,000-acre area March 28 due to nearby wildfires, which led to mandatory evacuations in portions of Transylvania, Polk and Henderson counties. Heavy rains helped crews contain those wildfires.
Headwaters State Forest is located in southern Transylvania County, about 10 miles south of Brevard, close to the towns of Cedar Mountain and Rosman. Part of the forest borders South Carolina.
Headwaters State Forest is open to foot travel. Hiking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing are examples of recreation opportunities. The emphasis of recreation management at Headwaters will be low-impact, dispersed recreation with the goal of providing visitors an undeveloped, primitive setting. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed at all times.
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Plan a visit to Headwaters State Forest at ncagr.gov.
This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Headwaters State Forest in North Carolina reopens after wildfires