Uwharrie National Forest NC

Uwharrie National Forest
US Department of Agriculture Forest Service
789 NC Highway 24/27 East
Troy, NC 27371-9332
(910) 576-6391

Information

• 2017 Version
• 2014 Version
• Original Uwharrie Map by Don and Darlene Custer (2003)

• $5 per day or $30 for a year pass.
• Pay at the Eldorado Outpost gas station or Mullinix gas station just outside of the park.

• Many trails are accessible to stock (unmodified) four-wheel drive vehicles.
• Individual trails vary in length from 1.4 miles to 3.4 miles, but OHV area networks trails into approximately 20 miles of contiguous trails with minimal recrossing.
• Many trails provide obstacles requiring the use of a spotter or trail guide
• Some areas may be traversed in a different manner greatly increasing or decreasing the technical difficulty of the obstacle.
• Many obstacles do not have provisions for bypassing
• Trails at Uwharrie are excellent for beginner-to-intermediate levels and provide fun and enjoyable 4×4 experiences
• Trail system closes for reconstitution between the months of December and March
• Trail ratings range from 3-8 [1-10 scale]
• Uwharrie Info Site

• The Badin Lake OHV area is made of former logging and mining trails cut into mountainous terrain and the Uwharrie River basin.
• The terrain is rolling, with several steep, winding trails and several creek crossings utilizing corduroy fords
• Rock outcroppings and steep drop-offs are common, with the majority of trail obstacles being rock formations surrounded by washout

• Hotels can be found the nearby towns of Troy, NC [Troy City Info] and Asheboro, NC [Asheboro City Info]

• Primitive camping is free and allowed anywhere in Uwharrie National Forest not posted as “No Camping”
• Campsites with amenities are:
  • Arrowhead Campground/Group Camp (Tent/Trailer) [Running water, flush toilets, showers, hookups, table, grill, etc.]
  • Badin Lake Campground (Tent/Trailer) [Hand pump water, port-a-potties, table, grill]
  • Hunt Camp (Tent)  [Hand pump water, port-a-potties]
  • Campsites with Amenities