Catfish Lake South Wilderness
Catfish Lake South Wilderness is an 8,490-acre wilderness area in Jones County, North Carolina. It rises from about 21 to 41 ft. The nearest town is Maysville, 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
Catfish Lake South Wilderness map
Catfish Lake South Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping in Catfish Lake South Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- The maximum group size at Catfish Lake South Wilderness is 10.
- Maysville, NC is the nearest town, 3.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Catfish Lake South Wilderness is about 41 ft, and its lowest about 21 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Catfish Lake South Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 8,490 | Not on record | 10 | 14 days | Croatan Ranger District, 252-638-5628 |
Getting to Catfish Lake South Wilderness
- Maysville, NC is the nearest town, 3.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Catfish Lake South Wilderness
- Black Swamp Ohv Trailhead (0.39 mi outside the boundary, 35 ft), at 34.9072, -77.1020
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Catfish Lake South Wilderness
- National forestCatfish Lake South Wilderness lies inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- Wilderness areaSheep Ridge Wilderness is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in North Carolina
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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