Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest is the only North Carolina ESF located in the coastal plain region of the state. The forest is intended for use by both organized groups and the general public. Three Educational Forest Rangers are on staff to present programs to any requesting group.

• Outdoor Education Workshops
• Picnic Facilities
• Ranger-Conducted Classes
• Naval Stores Exhibit
• Fire Control Exhibit
• Trails
  • "Talking Tree" Trail
  • Forest Demonstration Trail

Mid-March to Mid-November

Closed Sundays
Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00
Saturday 11:00-5:00

• Clemmons (Johnston County)
• Holmes (Henderson County)
• Jordan Lake (Chatham County)
• Mountain Island (Lincoln/Gaston Counties)
• Rendezvous Mountain (Wilkes County)
• Tuttle (Caldwell County)