Headwaters State Forest

Headwaters State Forest is a 6,730-acre North Carolina State Forest in Transylvania County along the South Carolina state line.  The forest protects the headwaters of East Fork French Broad River.  The forest opened to the public in 2018, but there are no amenities and limited parking.  A number of trails runs through the forest providing access for hiking, hunting and fishing.  There are a number of waterfalls in the forest.

Contact Information:

NCFS Region 3 Office

14 Gaston Mountain Road

Asheville, NC 28806

Phone: (828) 665-8688

Email: headwaterssf.ncfs@ncagr.gov

Points of Interest:

East Fork Falls:

East Fork Falls is a roadside waterfall on East Fork French Broad River.

Gravely Falls:

Gravely Falls is a waterfall on South Prong Glady Fork.

Reece Place Falls:

Reece Place Falls is a beautiful waterfall on the upper East Fork French Broad River.

Blog Entries:

26-Aug-2017: Headwaters State Forest

External Links:

NC Forest Service website: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/headwaters/