Uwharrie National Forest
Federal / Recreation.gov
There are approximately 51,000 acres of National Forest System lands in Montgomery, Randolph and Davidson Counties. The Uwharrie National Forest includes the Uwharrie Ranger District Office, located at 789 NC Highway 24/27 East, Troy, NC 27371. At the district office you can obtain information about the area, get brouchures, camping information, trail passes, and permits. You can also obtain a Senior pass, Disabled Pass. We also have USGS Topo maps for sale. Primitive dispersed camping is allowed throughout the Forest, except in those areas that are posted "No Camping". These sites can be foun
Location
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35.36344, -79.86283
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:50 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Troy, NC.
Today
72°F
Sunny
wind 3 mph
Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
75°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Tuesday Night
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Wednesday
72°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph
Wednesday Night
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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