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Portions of Yadkin River Section temporarily closed due to flooding
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Please help Pilot Mountain prevent infestations of Emerald Ash Borer- The USDA has quarantined firewood transport from the following areas: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia. If you are visiting from these states do not transport firewood into Pilot Mountain State Park or North Carolina.
The emerald ash borer is an insect accidentally introduced into North America from Asia. The emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Canada and has now moved into Virginia. This pest has caused billions of dollars of damage to North America's forest industry and has killed many popular landscaping trees. This beetle is spread when various ash articles (firewood, wood chips, nursery stock, etc.) are transported from infested areas to uninfested areas. Campers please avoid bringing in firewood from the states listed above. Firewood is available for sale at the park.
YADKIN RIVER ISLANDS CLOSED TO CAMPING- Due to concerns with visitor safety and resource management concerns from the disposal of waste The Yadkin River Islands are now closed for camping. Camping is available in the Family Campground at the Mountain Section, or for organized group camping at the North River Section on Hauser Road. A temporary campsite has been constructed on the riverbank for canoeists only and is available by reservation only by contacting the park office
at 336-325-2355.
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Directions
Pilot Mountain State Park is located in Surry and Yadkin counties, 24 miles north of Winston-Salem and 14 miles south of Mount Airy. From US 52, take the Pilot Mountain State Park exit and travel west into the mountain section of the park, where the park office is located.
The north River Section (Surry County) is 10 miles from the mountain section of the park. From US 52, take the Pinnacle exit and follow the signs to Horne Creek Farm. The park entrance is approximately .4 miles past the farm.
The south River Section (Yadkin County) is 20 miles from the mountain section of the park. Take NC 67 to the town of East Bend. From Main Street, turn right on Fairground Road. Turn right on Shady Grove Church Road, turn right on Shoals Road, and follow it to the park.
Directions to the Corridor Hiking and Bridle Trail parking areas. The Corridor Trail is 6 miles one way and is moderate in difficulty.
Go to park entrance gate. Turn right on Pilot Knob Rd. Go to the end. Turn right on Old Winston Rd. Go to the end. Turn right on old US Hwy 52. Pass several houses on the left as well as a hardware store, post office and church. After the church, turn right on Surry Line Rd. Travel 2-3 miles. Turn left on Culler Rd. Corridor parking lot is located directly on right after turning onto Culler Rd.
Directions to Corridor (horse trailer) parking lot on Yadkin River section(north side). Exit US Hwy 52 at Pinnacle. Follow signs for Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Pass the farm entrance. Pass the entrance to the river section. Corridor (horse trailer) parking lot is approximately .25 of a mile after the river entrance.