Uwharrie NF Indian Artifacts ?

[Charles,Oak Island]

Has anyone searched/found any artifacts in the Uwharrie National Forest. I understand there is several good location in the area.

 

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[t120tr6r]

Hey Charles, Good question I would like to find some good hunting sites too. I know some points and pottery have been found near Baden Lake near the Baden Lake hiking trail. Good luck.

 

[Th3rty7]

I'm pretty sure it's illegal to remove anything from natl. forest govt. land, stick to private land with land owner permission and you'll be alright.

 

[t120tr6r]

Yoe ARE allowed to pan for gold and surface hunt for arrow points in the Uwharrie national Forrest. I called them and asked the ranger. Also the rules are posted on their website.

 

[ChuckTwnKid]

Found stone knife

I actually found a stone knife while gold prospecting last year. I feel kinda stupid because I didn't really think about it at the time and I didn't note on my map where I found it. I do know where I've been around there and I was in the Badin Lake area, in between there and Eldorado Outpost. There's no doubt it's a stone knife and I was smart enough to keep it, hopefully I will find some more artifacts and if I do I will mark it on my map and share the info here. I don't think I can post a picture of the knife here although I am using my phone, I'll check on my computer though.

 

[Charl]

I'm pretty sure it's illegal to remove anything from natl. forest govt. land, stick to private land with land owner permission and you'll be alright.

I think you're probably correct. Here is a page of regulations from the website of the National Forest Service. Under the heading "Collecting" it states: "Archaeological sites or artifacts may not be disturbed":

National Forest Camping Rules - National Forest

Here is a page describing what can and can't be collected in National Forests located in North Carolina, where Uwharrie NF is located. Note the very last line reads: "Any disturbance to or removal of historical or archaeological artifacts is prohibited by federal law." Gold panning and rock and mineral collecting in non-commercial quantities is permitted:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/nfsnc/recreation/rocks-minerals/?recid=48112&actid=59

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Picking up artifacts from a National Park is a big no no. It's a federal offense and they don't mess around.