A Milestone for Recovery: Historic Curtis Creek Campground Reopens in Old Fort
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-27T17:24:15.941Z
Outdoors
Old Fort -- May 27, 2026: In a major milestone for Western North Carolina’s outdoor community, the United States Forest Service has officially announced the reopening of the historic Curtis Creek Campground. Located in the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, the beloved recreation site is welcoming campers back exactly 20 months after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
Old Fort -- May 27, 2026: In a major milestone for Western North Carolina’s outdoor community, the United States Forest Service has officially announced the reopening of the historic Curtis Creek Campground. Located in the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, the beloved recreation site is welcoming campers back exactly 20 months after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.The road to reopening has been a long one. The historic storm washed out massive sections