Pond Pine Wilderness
Pond Pine Wilderness is a 1,692-acre wilderness area in Craven County, North Carolina. It rises from about 22 to 43 ft. The nearest town is Peletier, 6 miles away in a straight line.
Pond Pine Wilderness map
Pond Pine 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 Pond Pine Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- The maximum group size at Pond Pine Wilderness is 10.
- Peletier, NC is the nearest town, 6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Pond Pine Wilderness is about 43 ft, and its lowest about 22 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Pond Pine Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 1,692 | Not on record | 10 | 14 days | Croatan Ranger District, 252-638-5628 |
Getting to Pond Pine Wilderness
- Peletier, NC is the nearest town, 6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Pond Pine Wilderness
- National forestPond Pine Wilderness lies inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- Wilderness areaPocosin Wilderness is 0.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaSheep Ridge Wilderness is 1.6 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)
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