Pocosin Wilderness
Pocosin Wilderness is an 11,801-acre wilderness area in Carteret County, North Carolina. It rises from about 15 to 39 ft. The nearest town is Peletier, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
Pocosin Wilderness map
Pocosin 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
- The maximum group size at Pocosin Wilderness is 10.
- Peletier, NC is the nearest town, 1.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Pocosin Wilderness is about 39 ft, and its lowest about 15 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Pocosin Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 11,801 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Croatan Ranger District, 252-638-5628 |
Getting to Pocosin Wilderness
- Peletier, NC is the nearest town, 1.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Pocosin Wilderness
- National forestPocosin Wilderness lies inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- Wilderness areaPond Pine Wilderness is 0.4 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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