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This July, we have an exciting new visitor at Lake Norman State Park!

Carolista Fletcher Baum, a fearless advocate for environmental preservation, will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker for her pivotal role in safeguarding the iconic Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks.

The new visitor center at Jockey's Ridge State Park offers more space and state-of-the-art additions, after a renovation that expanded its size to 6,200 square feet.

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Tackle Loaner Program allows new anglers to borrow rods, reels, and other fishing gear free of charge.

Commissary Ridge dispersed camping area inside Pisgah National Forest closed; please be bear aware when you are at Mount Mitchell State Park and the surrounding area.

Several facilities at Morrow Mountain are closed for extended periods from 2022-2024 due to construction.

Rolling View campsites and Holly Point Loops 2, 3, and 4 are open for their normal operating schedule. Holly Point Loops 1 and 5 are still under construction, please do not enter those areas.