About
FIND is an outdoor recreation nonprofit that centers forest education and stewardship.
FIND Outdoors is based in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, just outside of the beautiful mountain town of Brevard.
Home to our very own ‘white squirrels’, Brevard is the gateway to Pisgah National Forest and serves as a staging area for hiking, camping, waterfall-searching, restaurants, art, music and so much more. Looking for info for your next visit to our area? Check out Explore Brevard and get ready to dive into the heart of adventure!
Through Forest-Inspired Nature Discovery, we help people FIND Outdoors.
We inspire people to connect with nature through well-managed outdoor recreation sites, campgrounds, visitor centers, guided tours, and educational and outdoor opportunities for all ages and abilities. We also manage retail outlets that offer forest-related gifts and souvenirs, nature-based activities for children, local crafts, and trail guides.
Annual Journals
Our team of outdoor lovers are ready to help you FIND your next adventure!
The FIND Outdoor’s team is comprised of individuals from all walks of life with a common passion — to help people FIND outdoors.
Find your next adventure.
Whether you’re looking for your next outdoor camping adventure or taking a day trip to go for a hike, you’ll FIND what you’re looking for at one of our sites.
Media Releases
- June 2025 - FIND Outdoors Announces The NEST
- May 2025 - 'The Point' at Morganton Point Reopens for 2025 Season
- April 2025 - Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area Reopens April 15
- April 2025 - FIND Outoors Announces Complimentary Chainsaw Safety Course for Local Residents
- April 2025 - Foxfire Night Hikes Tickets on Sale
- April 2025 - Blue Ghost Tickets on Sale
- March 2025 - 2nd Annual Blood Drive
- March 2025 - Cradle of Forestry 2025 Season Opening
- February 2025 - CASP Completes Maintenance and Repairs in Pisgah National Forest 3,190 Volunteer Hours Contributed
- January 2025 - CASP Partnership
- January 2025 - Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center Reopening
- June 2022 - Christmas in July at the Cradle
- July 2022 - Ask a Guide at Gladie
- June 2022 - Gladie Cabin Tours
- June 2022 - Bear Days
- May 2022 - Anna Ruby Falls Planting Program
- May 2022 - Family Fun Day at the Cradle
- May 2022 - Falls to Farm Hike
- April 2022 - Spanish Waterfall Map, GA
- March 2022 - Pisgah Alert Text
- March 2022 - Gladie Reopening
- February 2022 - 50th Anniversary
- January 2022 - Gladie Expansion
- September 2021 - The Race to Restore
- September 2021 - Cradle of Forestry Hikes
- September 2021 - New Chief Development Director
- September 2021 - Race to Restore Campaign
- July 2021 - Visitor Center Passports
- July 2021 - Songcatchers Returns to the Cradle
- June 2021 - New Board Member
- May 2021 - New Brasstown Bald Managers
- May 2021 - New Positions
- April 2021 - FIND Opens "The Point" at Morganton Point Recreation Area
- April 2021 - FIND Opens Cradle of Forestry for 2021
- February 2021 - New Board Members
- January 2021 - GuideStar Gold Seal
- January 2021 - FIND Restructuring
- December 2020 - FIND Outdoors Names New Education Director
- November 2020 - Lake Russell, GA Offers Camping Through Winter
- November 2020 - Northwest Trading Post Hold End of Year Sale
- October 2020 - Halloween Festival at Brasstown and Anna Ruby Falls
- October 2020 - Shuttle Service at Brasstown Bald
- September 2020 - Northwest Trading Post Partners with Mountains-To-Sea Trail
- July 2020 - Cherokee Talks at Northwest Trading Post
- July 2020 - Cradle to Grave Race To Be Held Virtually
- May 2020 - Blue Ghost Tours Cancelled at Cradle of Forestry
- May 2020 - FIND Outdoors Launches Free Virtual Forest Bathing
- May 2020 - FIND Outdoors to move Cradle to Grave Race to September 12
- April 2020 - FIND Outdoors Implements Partial Opening for Hoosier National Forest
- April 2020 - Cradle of Forestry Announces New Operations Director
Let's go!
FIND adventures for the entire family at a National Forest Visitor Center or Campground and Recreation site.
From recreation and camping to visitors centers and gift shops — we provide access for everyone to FIND Outdoors. Facilities are located on National Forest lands and operated by FIND Outdoors under Special Use Permit through the USDA Forest Service.
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Anna Ruby Falls
Explore Anna Ruby Falls in the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest. Walk the paved trail to the twin waterfalls, enjoy picnic areas, and browse the visitor center gift shop featuring local gifts, educational items, and souvenirs. Seasonal programs and activities welcome visitors of all ages.

Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald Visitor Center & Gift Shop sits atop Georgia’s highest mountain at 4,784 feet. Hike or take the shuttle to the summit to explore the observation deck, natural history museum, picnic areas, and browse the gift shop featuring locally made products and souvenirs. Several hiking trails start near the parking area, offering scenic mountain views and outdoor recreation for all visitors.

Carolina Hemlocks Campground & Recreation Area
Carolina Hemlocks Campground is a scenic riverside campground in the Appalachian District of Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy swimming, fishing, tubing, hiking, and picnicking along the South Toe River. Tent and RV campsites are available, including several with scenic river views. The campground is conveniently located near Mount Mitchell State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it ideal for weekend getaways, family vacations, or a peaceful mountain retreat.

Cliffside Lake & Van Hook Glade
Escape to Carolina Hemlocks Campground in the Appalachian District of Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy riverside tent or RV camping, swimming, fishing, tubing, and hiking near Mount Mitchell and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Perfect for a family getaway or peaceful mountain retreat near Asheville, NC.

Cradle of Forestry
Visit the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National Forest along the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Explore historic Biltmore Forest School buildings, climb aboard a 1914 Climax logging train engine, enjoy interactive exhibits in the Discovery Center, and join programs and events that bring history and nature to life.

Lake Rabun Beach
Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping, hiking, and a variety of water activities. The 80 tent and trailer campsites are family-friendly, and Lake Rabun, an 835-acre stocked lake, is perfect for fishing Bass, Bream, Perch, Trout, and Catfish. Don’t miss the invigorating hike to Angel Falls for a memorable mountain adventure.

Lake Winfield Scott
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is located high in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest and offers Georgia mountain camping at its finest. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking around the 18-acre lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Stay overnight in one of 31 campsites or rent a two-story cabin that sleeps up to 10. Nearby attractions include Brasstown Bald Recreation Area and additional camping at Morganton Point.

Morganton Point Campground & Recreation Area
Morganton Point Recreation Area sits on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, a 3,290-acre lake with 60 miles of shoreline. Enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, picnicking, boating, and fishing. Overnight guests can stay at the campground with over 40 campsites, including options for group camping and walk-in sites.

Pisgah Visitor Center Gift Shop
The Pisgah Visitor Center Gift Shop, located at the Pisgah Ranger Station on Highway 276, is the perfect first stop for your NC mountain adventure. Browse a variety of camping items, forest-themed products, souvenirs, hats, t-shirts, and stuffed animals. Local gifts and crafts are also available, making it easy to find something for everyone.
Through Forest-Inspired Nature Discovery, we help people FIND Outdoors.
FIND Outdoors is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As such, we rely on the generous support of people like you.




