What are the park hours?

The operating hours of most NC State Parks and Recreation Areas is as follows: November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. April, May and September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. The park gate is closed and locked at closing time. All parks are open on holidays with the exception of Christmas Day. There are a few parks that have a different operating schedule or close areas during the winter months, so please contact the park office for further details.