Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
Sycamore Flats Picnic Area, NC

This picnic area on the Davidson River is named for the numerous sycamore trees that grow along the river banks. The site was key to community settlement in 1788 when the river was harnessed to forge iron, grind corn, and mill fabric. During the Civil War, water power from the Davidson River Mill provided a vital source for iron and fabric.

The picnic area is available between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round so as to allow visitors the opportunity to appreciate the surrounding beauty of the Davidson River.