Sheep Ridge Wilderness
Sheep Ridge Wilderness is a 9,315-acre wilderness area in Craven County, North Carolina. It rises from about 32 to 41 ft. The nearest town is Neuse Forest, 4.6 miles away in a straight line.
Sheep Ridge Wilderness map
Sheep Ridge 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 Sheep Ridge Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- The maximum group size at Sheep Ridge Wilderness is 10.
- Neuse Forest, NC is the nearest town, 4.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Sheep Ridge Wilderness is about 41 ft, and its lowest about 32 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Sheep Ridge Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 9,315 | Not on record | 10 | 14 days | Croatan Ranger District, 252-638-5628 |
Getting to Sheep Ridge Wilderness
- Neuse Forest, NC is the nearest town, 4.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Sheep Ridge Wilderness
- National forestSheep Ridge Wilderness lies inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- Wilderness areaCatfish Lake South Wilderness is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaPond Pine 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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