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All state parks west of I-77 are closed through at least Oct. 31, 2024.

Most October events and field trips at all state parks across North Carolina
have also been cancelled as the division works on post-storm recovery. Visit
ncparks.gov/closures for more information.

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 * State Parks
   * State Parks
   * Bob's Creek State Natural Area
   * Carolina Beach State Park
   * Carvers Creek State Park
   * Chimney Rock State Park
   * Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
   * Crowders Mountain State Park
   * Dismal Swamp State Park
   * Elk Knob State Park
   * Eno River State Park
   * Falls Lake State Recreation Area
   * Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
   * Fort Macon State Park
   * Goose Creek State Park
   * Gorges State Park
   * Grandfather Mountain State Park
   * Hammocks Beach State Park
   * Hanging Rock State Park
   * Haw River State Park
   * Jockey's Ridge State Park
   * Jones Lake State Park
   * Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
   * Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
   * Lake James State Park
   * Lake Norman State Park
   * Lake Waccamaw State Park
   * Lumber River State Park
   * Mayo River State Park
   * Medoc Mountain State Park
   * Merchants Millpond State Park
   * Morrow Mountain State Park
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   * Raven Rock State Park
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POPULAR TOPICS

 * Reserve a Campsite
 * Host an Event at the Park
 * Buy an Annual Pass
 * Purchase from the Webstore
 * Find a Job
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ABOUT THE INTERACTIVE MAP

Viewing this map on a desktop or laptop allows for the best experience. Hover
over the symbols on the map to show the name of the park and click to go to that
park's home page. When hovering over the map, a toolbar will appear on the top
left that will allow for zooming in and out via the plus and minus sign. Click
the home icon or revert on the toolbar to return to the original view.

For desktops and laptops, view the map in a new window:

Full-screen view

For mobile or tablet users, please rotate the device horizontally to view in
landscape mode for a better map experience, or use the main menu bar to access
the park pages. Hover, pan, and zoom controls are not available on mobile or
tablet view. You can also use the interactive Google map:

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USE THE PARK CATALOG

Filter the parks list based on camping options, available facilities, and what
activities are available at each park.


VISITING STATE PARKS

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FEES

Most North Carolina state parks are free to access. Entrance fees are charged at
the Chimney Rock attraction and during peak season at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake,
and Kerr Lake state recreation areas. Fees are charged for camping, facility
reservations, swim passes, rentals, and permits.

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PETS

Pets are welcome at all North Carolina state parks and campgrounds. Pets must be
on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times. They are not
permitted at swim areas and inside buildings. Please pick up after your pet and
properly dispose of waste in trash bins.

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CHILDREN

There are plenty of things to do for families at state parks. Help foster a love
for nature and the outdoors at an early age by engaging the young ones in your
life in a day of fun and activities.

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ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have equal
opportunity to benefit from our facilities, programs, services, and activities
whether they are indoors or outdoors.




PARK EVENTS

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19
Oct

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area


CANCELLED – WHACK ATTACK! INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL WORKDAYS

19
Oct

Lower Haw River State Natural Area


CANCELLED – WHACK ATTACK! INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL WORKDAYS

30
Nov

Mayo River State Park


DEEP SKY VIEWING

7
Dec

Haw River State Park


DEEP SKY ASTRONOMY

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Jan
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Various State Parks


YEAR OF THE BEAR EVENTS

19
Oct

Rendezvous Mountain


CANCELLED – TREE ID HIKE

19
Oct

Chimney Rock State Park


CANCELLED – ACOUSTIC FOLKLORE: STORIES AND MUSIC

1
Dec
...

Lake Norman State Park


GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION

List of all park events


QUICK LINKS

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NEWSROOM



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RESERVEAMERICA



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GIFT CARDS




NC TRAILS


NC 100-MILE CHALLENGE


JUNIOR RANGER


YEAR OF THE BEAR


NATURALLY WONDERFUL

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation manages over 250,000 acres
of iconic landscape across our state in our parks, recreation areas, and natural
areas, with a mission dedicated to conservation, recreation, and education. The
state parks system welcomes more than 19 million visitors annually.

Across North Carolina, state park staff are proud of our parks and are eager to
welcome you and your family. Come to our parks to marvel at our state's most
beautiful natural resources, enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, and learn
about the rich science, culture, and history that make our parks great.


OUR MISSION

We exist to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation,
recreation, and education.


CONSERVATION

To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural
beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the
state parks system


RECREATION

To provide and promote safe, healthy, and enjoyable outdoor recreation
opportunities throughout the state


EDUCATION

To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's
natural and cultural heritage


GRANTS

 * Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
 * Land and Water Conservation Fund
 * Accessible Parks Grant
 * Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
 * Great Trails State Program
 * Recreational Trails Program Grants
 * Complete the Trails Program / Connecting Communities to State Trails Grants


NORTH CAROLINA FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting,
promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole.
The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks –
Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.


NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Division is part of DNCR, the state agency that oversees the state's
resources for the arts, history, library, and nature – encompassing so much of
the very best things about North Carolina, literally from A to Z, Arts to the
Zoo and so much more!



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CAMPING AND FACILITY RESERVATIONS

ReserveAmerica website or call 1-877-722-6762


QUICK LINKS

 * Fees
 * Park Rules
 * Find a Park
 * Jobs
 * Volunteer
 * Newsroom
 * Webstore
 * NC Trails Website


CONTACT A PARK

 * Send a message
 * List of park phone numbers and email addresses


RALEIGH OFFICE

For general information, please call (919) 707-9300 or click here to email us.

For media inquiries, click here to email the Public Information Officer.


ADDRESS

Nature Research Center, 2nd floor
121 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


MAILING ADDRESS

1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615


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