Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in North Carolina.

The old growth forests of Western North Carolina took a beating from Hurricane Helene. Now they've lost a bid for federal protection. This worries advocates that the forests could soon vanish.

Keep reading to discover which national forests have year-round campgrounds in North Carolina.

Outwander used Forest Service data from the Department of Agriculture to identify North Carolina campgrounds in national forests available throughout the year, based on a national analysis.