Fires Creek is a recreational area located in the Nantahala National Forest in Clay County, North Carolina.

[1] The area offers paved and unpaved hiking trails, swimming holes, camping spots, picnic tables, grills, scenic views, horseback riding, fishing.

[2][3] Fires Creek Recreation Area is an active bear sanctuary.

[4] Fires Creek Rim Trail is a 23.4 mile hiking and horseback riding trail within Nantahala National Forest that travels around the rim of Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area and is marked with a blue blaze.

Upon reaching Leatherwood Falls, Fire's Creek Rim Trail travels right as it climbs to the ridge.