Park staff will be leading a historical tour through Mr. James Stillman Rockefeller's winter estate. We will be walking through and around the estate and discussing the history of the surrounding structures, some dating back to the early 1800s. Tours are free but YOU MUST SIGN-UP ahead of time. You may call or come by the office to sign up. Please allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Rain Shelter. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel. For more information about the tours of the Rockefeller House, please contact Carvers Creek Park Office.
Events and Programs
Contact the park
910-436-4681
carvers.creek@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Long Valley Farm access
and park office
2505 Long Valley Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
GPS: 35.197026, -78.976785
Sandhills access
995 McCloskey Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
GPS: 35.170036, -78.894338
Hours
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- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to May:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- June to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- 8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
Scheduled events
Carvers Creek State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Good morning, Carvers Creek. Start your day off on the right foot. Join Assistant Park Ranger Kathy on an easy 3-mile journey with the rising sun to explore picturesque scenery and a variety of wildlife. Spending time outside in nature has significant and wide-ranging health benefits. It has been proven to reduce stress, sharpen your concentration and extend life expectancy. We will meet in front of the Welcome Center.
Date of Event:
Sat, 01/25/2020 - 9:00am
Start Location:
Welcome Center
Good morning, Carvers Creek. Start your day off on the right foot. Join Assistant Park Ranger Kathy on an easy 3-mile journey with the rising sun to explore picturesque scenery and a variety of wildlife. Spending time outside in nature has significant and wide-ranging health benefits. It has been proven to reduce stress, sharpen your concentration and extend life expectancy. We will meet in front of the Welcome Center.
Date of Event:
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 9:00am
Start Location:
Welcome Center
Good morning, Carvers Creek. Start your day off on the right foot. Join Assistant Park Ranger Kathy on an easy 3-mile journey with the rising sun to explore picturesque scenery and a variety of wildlife. Spending time outside in nature has significant and wide-ranging health benefits. It has been proven to reduce stress, sharpen your concentration and extend life expectancy. We will meet in front of the Welcome Center.
Date of Event:
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 8:00am
Start Location:
Welcome Center
Take a hike through our rare Longleaf Pine forest that was historically maintained by fire and learn how to protect this forest for future generations. Along this easy 2-mile hike, we will experience the life cycle of the Longleaf and see the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees.
Date of Event:
Sat, 04/04/2020 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Welcome Center
Park Maps and Brochures:
