The elevator and Sky Lounge will be temporarily closed on Thursday, February 28, 2019 for scheduled maintenance on the elevator.
Last updated on: Thursday, February 21, 2019The Town of Lake Lure has closed the Buffalo Creek Park Loop Trail And Weed Patch Mountain Trail to hikers and mountain bikers due to wet conditions.
If conditions improve as expected, the Town will reopen these trails on Monday, February 25th
Eagle Rock Access remains open to climbers through reserved parking.
Last updated on: Thursday, February 21, 2019We are happy to announce that the Rumbling Bald Climbing Area parking lot is under expansion construction. There will be construction equipment and people in the area. Some of the parking spots may be blocked but every effort will be made to keep the parking lot open during construction. Please use caution and give those working plenty of room. Carpool as much as possible. The projected finish date is April. Thank you for your help and cooperation and if you have additional questions, please call the State Park office at 828-625-1823.
Last updated on: Friday, December 7, 2018Some of North Carolina’s most dramatic mountain scenery is found at Chimney Rock State Park, with the signature 315-foot spire overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Admission is charged at the principal Chimney Rock Access, though the nearby Rumbling Bald Climbing Access is admission-free and offers one of the park’s six trails. Visiting Chimney Rock Access offers opportunities for picnicking and hiking on trails that range from child-friendly nature explorations to moderately strenuous treks to the top of Chimney Rock Mountain and to the edge of Hickory Nut Falls. Concessions and gift shops are available. The Rocky Broad River is a destination for trout anglers. Other access areas into the park—now encompassing more than 5,700 acres—are to be developed.
After a long and slow recovery process, Chimney Rock’s elevator is once again fully operational and available for public use. In August, 2015, Chimney Rock State Park launched a capital campaign in response to a significant malfunction in the elevator. The campaign’s goal was to replace the elevator’s motor, computer, and power lines.
Hundreds of climbers are gearing up to compete in Carolina Climbers' Coalition's (CCC's) annual Rumble climbing competition on February 16 and 17. Registration is open until February 15 with early bird pricing ending February 14.
743 Chimney Rock Park Road
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
828-625-1823
chimney.rock@ncparks.gov
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park:
800-277-9611
visit@chimneyrockpark.com
GPS: 35.439814, -82.248554
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
*PLEASE NOTE: Operating hours for Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park are subject to change throughout the seasons. Visit this website or chimneyrockpark.com for up-to-date information when planning your visit.
Closed Christmas Day
**There is no fee for this access.
