Pisgah View State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pisgah View State Park |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Pisgah View State Park
Location in North Carolina
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| Location | Buncombe and Haywood, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 205 acres (83 ha) |
| Elevation | 2,600 ft (790 m) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Named for | Mount Pisgah |
| Governing body | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
Pisgah View State Park is a new state park in North Carolina, located in Buncombe and Haywood Counties. It covers about 205-acre (0.83 km2) of land. This park is still being developed, which means it's growing and getting ready for visitors.
A big part of the park is the Pisgah View Ranch. This ranch is about 1,600-acre (6.5 km2) and has been owned by the Cogburn Family for a very long time, since the late 1700s! The ranch offers fun things like rental cabins, trails for horseback riding, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.
The state of North Carolina is working to buy this land over five years. A group called the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has helped by raising $1 million. The Cogburn family is also donating some of the land's value to the state.
Park History: How It Started
The idea for Pisgah View State Park began in 2019. On July 19, 2019, the North Carolina General Assembly officially approved the creation of the park. The first piece of land, about 205-acre (0.83 km2), was bought in 2020. This was an exciting step towards making the park a reality for everyone to enjoy.
Explore Nearby State Parks
If you love exploring nature, there are many other state parks and forests close to Pisgah View State Park. Here are some within 30 miles (48 km):
- Caesars Head State Park (South Carolina)
- Chimney Rock State Park (North Carolina)
- DuPont State Forest (North Carolina)
- Gorges State Park (North Carolina)
- Holmes Educational State Forest (North Carolina)
- Horsepasture State Natural River (North Carolina)
- Jones Gap State Park (South Carolina)
- Mount Mitchell State Park (North Carolina)
- Table Rock State Park (South Carolina)
