Unaka National Forest was established by the U.S. Forest Service in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia on July 24, 1920 with 840,996 acres (3,403.39 km2). On July 10, 1936 most of the forest was transferred to Pisgah National Forest, with the Virginia portion going to Jefferson National Forest, and the name was discontinued.
Coordinates: 35°21′N 82°46′W / 35.35°N 82.77°W