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 9:10 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Troy, NC.
Today
92°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Tonight
70°F
Mostly Clear
4% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
82% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday Night
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
82% rain · wind 1 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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