Pisgah National Forest
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Pisgah National Forest is a National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. It is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Pisgah National Forest is completely contained within the state of North Carolina. The forest is managed together with the other three North Carolina National Forests (Croatan, Nantahala, and Uwharrie) from common headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina. There are local ranger district offices located in Pisgah Forest, Mars Hill, and Nebo.
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Pisgah National Forest | |
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Location | North Carolina, United States |
Nearest city | Asheville, NC |
Coordinates | 35°21′36″N 82°47′35″W |
Area | 512,758 acres (2,075.06 km2)[1] |
Established | October 17, 1916[2] |
Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Website | Pisgah National Forest |
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