Reservations Alert ... details ±Firewood Transportation Endangers Plants ... details ±

Make advance reservations at state parks online or through our toll-free call center. Call 1-877-7-CAMP-NC (722-6762) or select a park from the dropdown box on the left to navigate to the reservations page for that park.

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Serious plant pests can be introduced into our parks by campers who bring in firewood. To prevent this, many of our parks sell firewood. For campers who choose to bring in their own firewood, please use wood harvested from a source local to the park. Campers should not bring firewood from outside of North Carolina. Learn more

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Lake is still refilling ... details ±

On July 2 the park lake began refilling. At this time, the lake has not completely refilled due to a fairly dry summer and fall. We do not have estimates on when it will completely refill.

We do not expect fishing to be an option for approximately 2 years once the lake reaches a level where we can begin restocking.

Call the park office at 704-853-5375 with any questions.

Updated: 2009-11-05 03:11:46

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Click the links below to experience sights and (or) sounds from this park.

==>View pictures of plants and animals from this park using the Natural Resource Inventory Database (NRID). Clicking this link will take you to the NRID website.

==>View scenic pictures from this park using the Image Database (The ID). Clicking this link will take you to The ID website.

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Below are photographs of some of the sights visitors see when visiting Crowders Mountain.

The visitor center provides maps and information to visitors. Inside are the exhibit hall and picturesque fireplace, and the auditorium and classroom are available for rental.(photo by Martha Blacker)
A rock climber makes his way up one of the many walls on Crowders Mountain. (photo by Martha Blacker)
Crowders Mountain is open year-round, providing new views of peaks, such as Kings Pinnacle, with each season of the year. (photo by Martha Blacker)
A paddle across the lake provides exercise and closer looks at aquatic wildlife. (photo by Ray Standridge)
Just like this rainbow, many of the park's hiking trails lead to the dramatic overlook on top of Crowders Mountain. (photographer unknown)
Click the links below to see photos of sights along several of the park's trails. Backside Trail Crowders Trail Fern Trail Lake Trail Pinnacle Trail Rocktop Trail

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