Longleaf Pine illustration with NCFS Shield Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest

Longleaf Pine illustration with NCFS Shield Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest

Recreation


Be sure to bring a picnic lunch with you. Picnic sites with tables and grills are available. A spacious picnic shelter, complete with a massive stone fireplace, is available for groups.

Recreation is one of the many features of Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. The following recreation opportunities are available:

Reservations for the shelter are required.

Trail Descriptions

  •   Duncan Trail
  •   Turnbull Creek Trail
  •   Big Loop Trail
  •   Smith Swamp Trail
  •   Wildlife Path
  •   The Driving Path Loop "Trail"
  •   Mountains to Sea Trail Segment
Fox Squirrel photo
Fox squirrels are native to this area and can be seen in many areas of the forest