Educational State Forest
The FOREST at a glance-
Holmes Educational State Forest
Route 4, Box 308
Hendersonville, N.C. 28739
Phone: (828) 692-0100
Forest Season
Mid-March
to
The Friday before Thanksgiving
(Closed Mondays)
Holmes
Camping
Walk-in Tent Camp Sites
Reservations Needed
Picnic Facilities
Ranger-Conducted Programs
Call the Office for information.
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Holmes Educational
State Forest
Old CCC Road
Duponte Road
Blue Ridge Parkway
Crab Creek Rd.
SR 1528
Kanuga Road
SR 1127
Penrose
Hendersonville
Welcome to Holmes Educational State Forest, a
unique outdoors experience! Holmes is located
in the Great Smokey Mountains, with rugged
terrain, numerous rock outcroppings, and scenic
vistas, it also offers a rich mixture of mountain
hardwoods, rhododendron, flame azaleas, and a
variety of wildflowers. These features are
accessible by a series of well-marked trails which
are accented by exhibits and displays depicting
the ecology of the managed forest.
North Carolina's six Educational State Forests have
been developed as living environmental education
centers. These managed forests are designed to
promote better understanding of the value of forests in
our lives.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
PICNIC FACILITIES
Be sure to bring a picnic lunch with you. Picnic sites
with tables and grills are available. A spacious picnic
shelter with a massive stone fireplace is available for
groups. Reservations for the shelter are required.
We have ongoing volunteer programs. Contact the
forest office for additional information.
Ranger-conducted programs are available to groups
visiting the Forest. Instructor activity packets and
special study sites are also available to assist teachers
or other group leaders in using the Forest as an
outdoor classroom. Call the office to make
arrangements.
Email: holmesesf@a-o.com