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Jockeys Ridge State Park, Engineering and Construction, Interpretation and Education, Recreation Grants and Outreach

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.

Jockeys Ridge State Park, Interpretation and Education, Land Protection and Acquisition

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.

Carvers Creek State Park

In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For June, we give you some tips on avoiding getting lost while hiking.

Carvers Creek State Park

In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For May, we will explore the Longleaf Pine Trail at Sandhills Access.

Carvers Creek State Park

In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For April, we will explore the Wiregrass Loop Trail at the Sandhills Access.

A message from the North Carolina State Parks 100-Mile Challenge program

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, Eno River State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Haw River State Park, Jones Lake State Park, Lumber River State Park, Mayo River State Park, Morrow Mountain State Park, New River State Park, South Mountains State Park, Stone Mountain State Park

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

Carvers Creek State Park

In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For March, we will explore the Cypress Loop Trail at the Long Valley Farm access.

Carvers Creek State Park

In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. Our first exploration will be the 2-mile-long Rockefeller Loop Trail at the Long Valley Farm Access.

Carvers Creek State Park

Carvers Creek State Park publishes a monthly newsletter centered around the year's annual theme. For the January edition, we discuss First Day Hikes and some hiking tips.

Carvers Creek State Park

Carvers Creek State Park is featuring a unique tree for each month's newsletter during the 2022 Year of the Tree! For the November edition, we discuss red mulberry trees and their importance in the local food web.

Carvers Creek State Park

Carvers Creek State Park is featuring a unique tree for each month's newsletter during the 2022 Year of the Tree! For the November edition, we discuss succession events and a recent one at the park involving bark beetles and longleaf pine trees.

Morrow Mountain State Park

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

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

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.

Crowders Mountain State Park

Ranger Daniel Tenney at Crowders Mountain State Park received the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Outstanding Government Service category for his work as a park ranger and his volunteer duties as firearms instructor for the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.