Bladen Lakes State Forest

Join us for a virtual tour of  Bladen Lakes State Forest  (BLSF). We will explore some of the natural and cultural resources that make the Bladen Lakes region unique, followed by a brief discussion of forest management strategies for a variety of landowner goals such as generating revenue and conserving wildlife habitat.

As you've seen, there are a multitude of fascinating features to discover at the "enchanted forest." However, not all locations mentioned in this virtual tour are open, or easily accessible to visitors. If you would like to see more of the forest in person, we encourage you to plan a visit to our Bladen Lakes State Forest Headquarters and explore Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest.

 Bladen Lakes State Forest  is always open to the public. However, the headquarters office is staffed Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for state holidays.

Located just down the road from Bladen Lakes State Forest Headquarters,  Turnbull Creek ESF  hosts groups of all ages and sizes for classes on forest-related topics. It's also open to visitors for self-guided tours and hiking trails.

March 1 through Oct. 31 Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 1 through end of February Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Closed Closed designated N.C. state holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

Learn more about the N.C. Forest Service, Bladen Lakes State Forest and our other North Carolina State Forests at  ncforestservice.gov