Welcome to the Unofficial Site for the DuPont State Forest, more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and waterfalls between Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina.
Tour de Falls 2010
Friends of DuPont Forest will sponsor Tour de Falls, a 12 mile tour by shuttle bus to four of DuPont State Forest's spectacular sites: Triple Falls, High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia. The Tour will take place on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17. (more)
Galax Trail Closed
The Galax Trail from the Triple Falls shelter to the highway bridge was closed to all users on August 7, 2010. The closure was necessary because of serious erosion of the trail tread. (more)
Buck Forest renamed High Falls Access
The name of Buck Forest Access Area has been changed to High Falls Access Area. The new signs are already in place since the end of June. If you give directions to friends or family, tell them the closest access to High Falls and the covered bridge is from the High Falls Access Area on Staton Road.
Muddy Sneakers gets kids in the woods
A new non-profit gives elementary students valuable outdoor learning experiences in places like DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Learn more . . .

Photography of DuPont
Check out the spectacular images from our 2007 Photography Contest. Also, see special collections from winners
Nolan Jones and Patrick Shepherd.

Important Notices
Important trail status update, 3/1/2010
WATERFALL SAFETY ALERT!


Forest Supervisor Updates
Forest Supervisor's Report - March 2010
Forest Supervisor's Report - April 2009
Forest Supervisor Report - March 2008
Forest Supervisor's Report - Feb 2007
2006 Forest Supervisor's Report (pdf)
Forest Supervisors Report - July 2005
Outstanding Volunteer Receives Award from DSF
Forest Supervisor Report - March 05 [PDF file]
Hurricane Damage Report
Forest Supervisor Report - Jan. 04 [PDF file]
DuPont State Forest Staff Roster





Random Images . . .
Volunteer Caretaker` (enlarge)
Lake Julia Boathouse (enlarge)
Bruce MacDonald, Assistant Forest Supervisor (enlarge)
Slick Rock (enlarge)