The public is invited to come into the Vistors Center to view an artwork collection displayed by Spring Creek Middle School's 8th Grade art classes. The various natural-themed student paintings will be displayed April 28-May 10. ... details ±

The park's swim lake is now closed for the season and will reopen on Memorial Day Saturday, May 25, 2013. Operational hours for the swim lake will run 10:00 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Updated: 2013-04-29 16:19:28

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All park campgrounds and trails are now open. ... details ±

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Auditorium / Classroom
Boating
Camping
Shelters
Swimming

All Facilities with Fees

Auditorium, Classroom

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Auditorium.
• Location: Visitor Center
• Accommodates: Up to 60 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Video projection equipment, restrooms, drinking fountain.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: Yes

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• Facility: Classroom.
• Location: Visitor Center
• Accommodates: Up to 20 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Smart board, restrooms, drinking fountain.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: Yes

Auditorium

• Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $103
• Full day --- $178

Classroom

• Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $78
• Full day --- $153

Boating

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Paddleboat and canoe rental
• Location: Boathouse on the lake
• Accommodates: Each paddleboat can hold up to 4 people. Canoes can hold 2.
• Nearby Amenities: Picnic area, restrooms, concession stand and swim area
• Available: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, when swim area is open only.
• Reservations Required: No.
• Accessible: Yes.

Rowboat Rental

• First Hour --- $5/hour
• Additional Hours --- $3/hour

Camping

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: 35 Drive-to / Walk-in campsites (non-electric). A picnic table and grill are located at each campsite.
• Location: In the wooded area near the park office
• Accommodates: Two tents (or one small camper and a tent, or one large camper) and up to six people per campsite
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water is available at several locations in the campground. A washhouse with hot showers is centrally located.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Accessible: No.

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• Facility: 4 Primitive group campsites. Available to non-profit organizations. Each site has picnic tables and a fire ring. There are two enclosed pit-toilets and potable water shared by the sites.
• Location: Group Camp Road, Entrance is outside park's main entrance.
• Accommodates: 4 sites, can accommodate 15-25 people at each site. Parking lot is small, groups will need to carpool.
• Nearby Amenities: None.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: No.

Drive-to / Walk-in Camping (no electrical / no water hookups):

(Water, restrooms and shower facilities.)

• Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $20/day
• Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $15/day

Primitive Group Camping

• Unimproved campsites with pit privies (composting or vault toilets, etc.) --- Per day $13 minimum. $2 additional per day for every person over the minimum number of campers.

Dump Station for RVs

• Free of charge for campers

Firewood for Camping (Cliffs of the Neuse)

• Bundle --- $4

Bags of Ice

• 10lb Bag --- $2

Picnic Shelters

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Picnic Shelter with two fireplaces and 12 tables.
• Location: Picnic Area near Lake (cannot see lake from picnic shelter)
• Accommodates: 120 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Restrooms and drinking water
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: No.

(Available by reservation. Available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, if not reserved.)

• 9 - 12 Tables --- $98/day

Swimming

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Spring-fed lake
• Location: Near Picnic area, first road on right when entering park.
• Accommodates: n/a.
• Nearby Amenities: Concession Stand, Bathhouse, and bathrooms
• Available: Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty.
• Reservations Required: No.
• Accessible: Yes.

• Adult (13 and over) --- $5/day
• Child ages 3 - 12 --- $4/day

N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation • 1615 MSC • Raleigh N.C. 27699-1615