Pocosin Wilderness
Pocosin Wilderness was designated in 1984, and it covers 11,801 acres (48 km2) in the Croatan National Forest in eastern North Carolina. The Wilderness Area is a vast wetland, and it lacks trails and campsites. Travel through this wilderness is difficult.
| Pocosin Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
  Map of the United States | |
| Location | Carteret and Craven Counties, North Carolina, USA |
| Nearest city | Havelock, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34°47′18″N 077°01′01″W[1] |
| Area | 11,801 acres (48 km2) |
| Designation | 1984 |
| Designated | Wilderness Area |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
See also
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- Wilderness Act
External links
- Pocosin Wilderness, Wilderness.net website
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