Welcome to the Unofficial Site for the DuPont State Forest, more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and waterfalls between Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina.
Help preserve nearby Rich Mountain
The Rich Mountain Conservancy needs to raise $500,000 by November to purchase and preserve a 180 acre tract at the top of Rich Mountain very near DuPont State Forest. Learn how you can help.

Muddy Sneakers gets kids in the woods
A new non-profit gives elementary students valuable outdoor learning experiences in places like DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Learn more . . .

Photography of DuPont
Check out the spectacular images from our 2007 Photography Contest. Also, see special collections from winners
Nolan Jones and Patrick Shepherd.

Important Notices
Vehicle Break-in reported in area
Area Closures December 29
Spring 2009 Hunting dates
WATERFALL SAFETY ALERT!


Forest Supervisor Updates
Forest Supervisor Report - March 2008
Forest Supervisor's Report - Feb 2007
2006 Forest Supervisor's Report (pdf)
Forest Supervisors Report - July 2005
Outstanding Volunteer Receives Award from DSF
Forest Supervisor Report - March 05 [PDF file]
Hurricane Damage Report
Forest Supervisor Report - Jan. 04 [PDF file]
DuPont State Forest Staff Roster

In the News . . .

Forest Updates
New stairway down to Triple Falls
Friends of DuPont Forest makes statement on State Park Proposa
Bill submitted to fund Visitor's Center
Reasonover Creek section temporarily closed to Equestrians
Visitor's Center gets belated new roof
Assistant Forest Supervisor hired
Friends of DuPont Forest awarded Non-Profit Status
Innovative Trail Repairs completed
DOT funds new footbridge at Little River
Random Images . . .
Lake Julia (enlarge)
Bridal Veil Falls (enlarge)
Lake Julia (enlarge)
MTB (enlarge)

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