Pisgah Forest Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Pisgah-Forest is a small town located in the mountains of western North Carolina, about thirty miles from the city of Asheville, and within the Pisgah National Forest. Along with the Nantahala National Forest, the Pisgah makes up a significant portion of the western part of the state. The Pisgah National Forest covers over half a million acres surrounding Mt. Pisgah. The mountain dominates the Pisgah Ledge, which parallels the French Broad River, west of the Biltmore Estate. Originally, part of the area that now makes up the National Forest belonged to George Vanderbilt, grandson of the railroad baron, Cornelius Vanderbilt. The land was sold after Vanderbilts death in 1914 to the U.S. Government and it became one of the first tracts of the Pisgah National Forest. Surrounded by beautiful, rugged scenery, visitors enjoy outstanding recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, kayaking, rock climbing and car-touring. The area is filled with waterfalls and wildlife, and the mild climate makes most areas of the National Forest accessible year-round. Highlights of the region include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Mt. Mitchell (the highest point in eastern America,) the Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness Areas. The Cradle of Forestry, which is a 6,500-acre historic site that commemorates the beginning of forestry conservation in the U.S., is also located in the Pisgah Forest. Special programs and events are held at the Cradle of Forestry throughout the year, and two guided trails lead you to seven historic buildings, a 1915 logging locomotive and an old sawmill.

Surrounding areas: Brevard, North Carolina (2.4 mi), Black Mountain, North Carolina (5.4 mi), Cedar Mountain, North Carolina (8.3 mi), Cruso, North Carolina (12.9 mi), Hendersonville, North Carolina (14.2 mi), Lake Toxaway, North Carolina (15.7 mi), Saluda, North Carolina (19.8 mi)

Pisgah Forest Vacation Rentals

Pisgah Forest Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Hampton Inn Brevard	800 Frst Gate Ctr	Pisgah Forest, NC		(828) 883-4800
Holiday Inn Express	1570 Asheville Hwy	Brevard, NC	1.2 mi.	(Inv) ali-dInp
Brevard Motor Lodge	750 N Caldwell St	Brevard, NC	2.0 mi.	(828) 884-3456
Imperial Motor Lodge	Hwy 64 & 276 N	Brevard, NC	2.4 mi.	(828) 884-2887
Comfort Inn	206 Mitchelle Dr	Hendersonville, NC	14.2 mi.	(800) 882-3843
Days Inn - Hendersonville	102 Mitchell Dr	Hendersonville, NC	15.6 mi.	(828) 697-5999
Days Inn Airport	183 Underwood Rd	Fletcher, NC	15.9 mi.	(800) 329-7466
Econo Lodge Airport	196 Underwood Rd	Fletcher, NC	16.0 mi.	(704) 684-1200
Comfort Inn-airport	15 Rockwood Rd	Arden, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 687-9199
Hampton Inn & Suites	18 Rockwood Rd	Fletcher, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 687-0806
Holiday Inn Airport	550 Airport Rd	Fletcher, NC	16.3 mi.	(704) 684-1213
Quality Inn & Suites	201 Sugarloaf Rd	Hendersonville, NC	16.4 mi.	(828) 697-4399
Hampton Inn Hendersonville	155 Sugarloaf Rd	Hendersonville, NC	16.5 mi.	(828) 697-2333
Ramada Limited	150 Sugarloaf Rd	Hendersonville, NC	16.5 mi.	(828) 697-0006
Sun Valley Motel	2507 Hendersonville Rd	Arden, NC	17.7 mi.	(828) 684-6944
Quality Inn & Suites	1 Skyline Inn Dr	Arden, NC	17.9 mi.	(828) 684-6688
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall	890 Brevard Rd	Asheville, NC	19.6 mi.	(704) 665-4000
Hampton Inn & Suites-Cashiers/Sapphire Valley	3245 Hwy 64 E	Sapphire, NC	19.9 mi.	(828) 743-4545
Sapphire Valley	70 Sapphire Valley Rd	Sapphire, NC	19.9 mi.	(828) 743-3441
Woodlands Inn Of Sapphire	1305 US Hwy 64 W	Sapphire, NC	19.9 mi.	(704) 966-4709
Super 8 Biltmore	9 Wedgefield Dr	Asheville, NC	20.0 mi.	(828) 670-8800
Days Inn West	2551 Smokey Park Hwy	Candler, NC	20.0 mi.	(828) 667-9321
Fairfield Inn & Suites	11 Rocky Ridge Rd	Asheville, NC	20.1 mi.	(828) 665-4242
Hampton Inn	1 Rocky Ridge Rd	Asheville, NC	20.1 mi.	(828) 667-2022
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	1 Wedgefield Dr	Asheville, NC	20.1 mi.	(828) 665-6519
Marriott Execustay/Turtle Creek	99 Turtle Creek Dr	Asheville, NC	20.2 mi.	(800) 789-7829
Comfort Inn Of Canton	I-40 At Exit 31 Champion Dr	Canton, NC	20.8 mi.	(828) 648-4881
Econo Lodge Canton	55 Buckeye CV Rd	Canton, NC	20.8 mi.	(828) 648-0300
Ramada Plaza Hotel-west	435 Smokey Park Hwy	Asheville, NC	21.2 mi.	(704) 665-2161
Red Roof Inn #146	16 Crowell Rd	Asheville, NC	21.5 mi.	(704) 667-9803
Best Western Biltmore W	275 Smokey Park Hwy	Asheville, NC	21.6 mi.	(828) 667-4501
Comfort Inn West	15 Crowell Rd	Asheville, NC	21.6 mi.	(828) 665-6500
Super8 West	8 Crowell Rd	Asheville, NC	21.6 mi.	(828) 667-8706
Sleep Inn	1918 Old Haywood Rd	Asheville, NC	21.7 mi.	(828) 670-7600
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn	130 Shiloh Trl	Waynesville, NC	22.9 mi.	(828) 456-4402
Grandview Londge	809 Valleyview Cir Rd	Waynesville, NC	22.9 mi.	(828) 456-5212
Baymont Inn-asheville	204 Hendersonville Rd	Asheville, NC	23.1 mi.	(828) 274-2022
Holiday Inn Express	234 Hendersonville Rd	Asheville, NC	23.1 mi.	(828) 274-0101
Howard Johnson Biltmore	190 Hendersonville Rd	Asheville, NC	23.1 mi.	(828) 274-2300
Doubletree Hotel Biltmore	115 Hendersonville Rd	Asheville, NC	23.2 mi.	(828) 274-1800

Bed & Breakfast
Woodfield Inn	2905 Greenville Hwy	Flat Rock, NC	14.8 mi.	(828) 693-6016

Pisgah Forest Weather & Climate

The Southwestern Mountains of North Carolina ranges from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet in elevation and the topography definitely affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the valleys below. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations, with frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winter is generally moderate, but more extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. Large snow amounts and severe low temperatures are rare away from the highest peaks. Ski resorts usually rely on snowmaking equipment to ensure a good base. In general, the climate is not extreme, and supports year round activities.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	48°F	23°F	6.26 in.	-
February	51°F	25°F	5.34 in.	-
March	59°F	31°F	6.54 in.	-
April	68°F	38°F	4.59 in.	-
May	74°F	47°F	5.83 in.	-
June	80°F	55°F	5.15 in.	-
July	84°F	59°F	5.31 in.	-
August	82°F	58°F	5.53 in.	-
September	77°F	52°F	5.08 in.	-
October	69°F	40°F	4.53 in.	-
November	60°F	31°F	5.47 in.	-
December	51°F	25°F	5.21 in.	-

Pisgah Forest Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 15 miles northeast of Pisgah Forest in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 36 miles southeast of Pisgah Forest in Greer, South Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 38 miles south of Pisgah Forest in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located around 62 miles east of Pisgah Forest in Shelby, North Carolina.

Pisgah Forest Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	28.9 mi.
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	37.8 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	37.8 mi.
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	60.6 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	60.6 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	64.4 mi.

Water Parks
Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works	Pineville	NC	102.8 mi.
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	106.1 mi.

Golf Courses
Connestee Falls Golf Course	Brevard	NC	1.8 mi.
Glen Cannon Country Club	Brevard	NC	1.8 mi.
Sherwood Forest Golf Club	Brevard	NC	1.8 mi.
Crooked Creek Golf Club	Hendersonville	NC	14.2 mi.
Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club	Hendersonville	NC	14.2 mi.
Orchard Trace Golf Club	Hendersonville	NC	14.2 mi.
Broadmoor Golf Links	Fletcher	NC	16.6 mi.
High Vista Country Club	Arden	NC	17.8 mi.
Brookwood Golf Club	Arden	NC	19.7 mi.
Lake Junaluska Golf Course	Waynesville	NC	22.2 mi.
Laurel Ridge Country Club	Waynesville	NC	22.2 mi.
Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course	Asheville	NC	23.9 mi.
Trillium Links & Lake Club	Cashiers	NC	24.6 mi.
Pickens Country Club	Pickens	SC	25.9 mi.
Mountain Brook Golf Club	Albemarle	NC	26.2 mi.
Willow Springs Country Club	Wilson	NC	28.1 mi.
Hillandale Golf Course	Greenville	SC	29.1 mi.
Wedgefield Plantation Golf Course	Georgetown	SC	29.1 mi.

Ski Areas
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	28.9 mi.
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	38.6 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	40.4 mi.
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	78.1 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	78.1 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	79.1 mi.

State Parks
Caesars Head State Park		SC	11.8 mi.
Table Rock State Park		SC	15.5 mi.
Pleasant Ridge State Park		SC	16.8 mi.
Keowee Toxaway State Park		SC	25.2 mi.
Paris Mountain State Park		SC	27.9 mi.
Oconee State Park		SC	35.4 mi.

Museums
South Carolina Gold Museum	Pickens	SC	25.6 mi.	(Miscellaneous)
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery	Greenville	SC	32.7 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	25.3 mi.
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	32.7 mi.
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	84.2 mi.

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