Carvers Creek State Park

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Hiking Trails

Open

Bike & Bridle Trails

Open

Hours

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About the Park

Map of North Carolina with a star indicating the location of Carvers Creek State Park

Located in Cumberland County 13 miles northwest of Fayetteville, Carvers Creek State Park features Long Valley Farm, which was once the winter retreat of James Stillman Rockefeller, and the Sandhills access that offers multiuse trails through beautiful longleaf pine ecosystems. The park provides plenty of opportunities for recreation and experiencing natural and cultural history. Both accesses include diverse habitats that are home to unique species like the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and the Pine Barrens tree frog. 

Camping

There are no camping facilities at Carvers Creek. The closest state park with camping is Raven Rock State Park.

Long Valley Farm

Sandhills

Plan Your Visit

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Address

2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390

GPS: 35.1970, -78.9767

 

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28390 Spring Lake, NC

Address

995 McCloskey Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311

GPS: 35.1700, -78.8943

Current Weather

28311 Fayetteville, NC

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Horse trails and parking

The Sandhills parking lot and some sections of the multiuse trails have crush-and-run rock where trail tends to be wet, so boots or shoes are suggested for horses. Please do not take your horse off-trail as this can damage the fragile longleaf pine ecosystem and habitats.

Maps

Fees

There are no fees required to access Carvers Creek State Park for day use. Fees are charged for certain event permits.

Pets

Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Park Hours

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Month Hours
January 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

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The park is closed on Christmas Day.

The park is open during all other holidays.

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Education

Ecology & History

Videos

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Scheduled Events at Carvers Creek State Park

Park staff lead regularly scheduled public interpretive programs for all ages. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration.

Host Your Event at the Park

Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. State parks are great places for birthday parties, reunions, weddings, and more. Learn more about event permits and fees on the Facilities page.

Park Rules

Jobs

News

Park Planning

Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. Though Carvers Creek State Park does not currently have a local friends group, FSP helps support Carvers Creek, and the group can receive donations dedicated to a specific park.

Volunteer

We are always grateful for helping hands! Please contact park staff at carvers.creek@ncparks.gov for any inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities at the park. You can also check the park's Event Calendar to see if any volunteer work days have been scheduled by park staff.

Photo Gallery

Top: Cypress pond trees, J. Rone

Gallery: Rockefeller House and millpond, staff photo  |  Trail at Sandhills Access, J. Fields  |  Pavilion, staff photo  |  Pasture, staff photo  |  Farm structures, M. Kane