New COVID-19 information for parks under phase 2.5
Posted on: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 5:00pm |
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Trails and restrooms at Carvers Creek State Park are open.
The park office remains closed at this time while we install protective equipment. Please monitor this page for updates on when the office will reopen.
Please continue to follow social distancing guidelines throughout the park, regardless of the behavior of others. Bring a mask or face covering even if you are planning to only be outside; they are required to be worn when you cannot stay 6 feet away from park staff or other visitors. Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
Last updated on: Friday, September 11, 2020
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: 35.1970, -78.9767
Sandhills access
995 McCloskey Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
GPS: 35.1700, -78.8943
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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- Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Carvers Creek State Park
Amenities at the relatively new Carvers Creek State Park have centered on Long Valley Farm, the historic retreat of a Rockefeller family member, as the park continues to develop recreation opportunities. However, a dramatic flood in September 2016 severely damaged a dam and 100-acre millpond that is a significant park feature. Fishing in the millpond, views from the floating observation deck and some trail opportunities are temporarily interrupted as repairs are being made. The farm continues to offer scenic, contemplative hiking through longleaf pine forests, and rangers lead regular interpretive programs, including occasional tours through the vacation home of the late James Stillman Rockefeller, who bequeathed the property for conservation. A long-range master plan includes varied recreation proposals for the park that encompasses more than 4,000 acres.
Notices and alerts
Now hiring
Carvers Creek State Park is currently accepting applications for a seasonal General Utility Worker.
Horse trails information
The Sandhills parking lot and some sections of the multi-use 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.
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