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SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER

Brevard, North Carolina · USDA Forest Service

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About

Sycamore Flats Recreation Area will be closed indefinitely beginning Monday, September 21 due to construction. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as this critical infrastructure work moves forward. Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees which line the banks of the river. The shelter is available on a first come, first served basis from mid-November to April 15th. Reservations are available April 16th through mid-November. Some amenities may not be available during the off-season. This is a popular destination with limited parking, please plan accordingly.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 866-3437.This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby. The reservable shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus two grills. There are two restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible. There is a large, open field beside the picnic shelter for games and fun.Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the Davidson River. This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and rhododendron.Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and equestrian use. Throughout the area, visitors will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for. Pisgah Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles up Hwy 276 from the Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter and offers interpretive displays, a gift shop, maps, and visitor information. Further up Hwy 276 is the birthplace of forestry in America, The Cradle of Forestry, with an indoor museum and paved outdoor trails.Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River. There is an accessible fishing pier.

Directions

The facility is located along Hwy 276 (Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway) approximately 1 mile from the intersection of Hwy 280 and US 64 in Pisgah Forest, NC, and approximately 15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Location

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Details

State
North Carolina
City / area
Brevard
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
National Forests in North Carolina
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$50 / day
Rating
4.20 / 5 (15 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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