Press Releases

N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority Approves $13.7 Million for State Parks Capital Improvement Projects Across North Carolina

Carolina Beach State Park, Carvers Creek State Park, Crowders Mountain State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Hammocks Beach State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Mayo River State Park, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Mount Mitchell State Park, Recreation Grants and Outreach
The $13.7 million will fund capital improvements projects at 11 state parks.

State Parks Director Dwayne Patterson Announces Retirement

Raleigh Office, Office of the Director
Patterson, the first African American director for the Division, will depart early next year.

Stanley Named Superintendent of Kerr Lake State Recreation Area in Vance County

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
Bill Stanley is the new lead superintendent of Kerr Lake State Recreation Area.

Williford Named Superintendent of Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County

Medoc Mountain State Park
Allen Williford is the new superintendent at Medoc Mountain State Park.

N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority Approves $17.4 Million for State Parks Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition Projects Across North Carolina

Carvers Creek State Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Elk Knob State Park, Eno River State Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Mount Mitchell State Park, Pettigrew State Park, Pisgah View State Park, Raleigh Office, Engineering and Construction, Land Protection and Acquisition, Operations, Planning, Recreation Grants and Outreach, Trails Program
The $17.4 million will fund nine capital improvements projects and six land acquisitions.

Gorges State Park Opens 13-Acre Family Campground

Gorges State Park
The campground at Gorges State Park will have five camper cabins, 14 campsites, and 16 tent campsites, along with a modern bathhouse.

Tyson Phillips Named First Superintendent of Pisgah View State Park

The new state park is estimated to open in 2025.

Governor Cooper Announces $17 Million in Grants for Parks and Recreation Projects Statewide

39 Local Communities to Receive Funding for Park Expansion and Restoration

N.C. State Parks to Launch New Website

Marketing and Communications
The new website will launch on Aug. 30 and include new features for accessibility and mobile-friendliness.

First Mountain Monarch Festival to Be Hosted By Gorges State Park

Gorges State Park
Gorges State Park will host its first annual Mountain Monarch Festival on September 24, 2022.