These professional outfitters and guides make it easy to try out new forest adventures. All the outfitters and guides listed here hold a Forest Service permit to operate on national forest land. Permits are issued for recreation uses that serve the public, promote health and safety, and protect the environment.

This may not be a complete list. If you hold a permit with the National Forests in North Carolina and would like your business included, contact us with your information and we can add your company. Also, we try our best to keep this list updated, but if information has changed or you hit a dead link, please let us know.  Send your comments to  mailroom_r8_north_carolina@fs.fed.us.   To ensure a quick response, please be sure to include the word "Information" in the subject line of your e-mail.        

Rock climbing

Rafting/Canoeing/Kayaking

Fishing/Hunting

Organized camps & Youth programs

Hiking/Backpacking/Mountain biking

Horse riding/Llama trekking

Other services