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 …

Filter the list of North Carolina state parks and accesses based on camping options, available facilities, activities, and/or region. Parks with multiple accesses have them listed individually.

The map allows a quick glance at camping options at state parks across the state. Counties in purple have at least one state park with camping. Counties in solid gray have a state park but no camping …

Whether you're new to North Carolina, just visiting the state, or planning your first ever camping excursion, read on to learn how to make a reservation at one of our state parks.

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

North Carolina state parks offer endless opportunities for enjoyment in the outdoors, from hiking, biking, and horseback riding to paddling, boating, swimming, and much more.

Oct 6, 2025 · The reopening coincides with the Blue Ridge Parkway reopening between milepost 382 in Asheville and milepost 355.3, near the entrance to the state park. With this announcement, all North …

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Events Calendar Explore the Full Events Calendar Discover upcoming programs and events at state parks across North Carolina.

There are no fees required to access Hanging Rock State Park for day use, except for boat rentals and swim passes. Fees are charged for camping, group climbing, certain event permits, and facility …