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Upcoming Events:

First Day Hike from the Bridge to the Rock
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - 8:00am
Senior Trout Fishing the Rocky Broad River
Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 1:00pm
Take a Child Outside: Family Campout!
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 5:00pm
Partial Park Closure   

Due to the snow storm, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will be closed on Monday, December 10. Rumbling Bald climbing area and Eagle Rock will remain open. For updates, please check this website or call the state park office at 828-625-1823. Thank you and stay safe.

 Posted on: Monday, December 10, 2018
Rumbling Bald Parking Contruction    

We 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.

 Posted on: Friday, December 7, 2018
Job Opening - Seasonal Park Maintenance   

Work Schedule: Typical schedule will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Seasonal employees may work a rotating schedule to include weekends and occasional evenings. 
 
Job Duties: Clean facilities and grounds. Assist staff in general maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and machinery. Assist staff in a variety of outdoor-based maintenance projects and daily park operations. Conduct natural resource management projects, such as invasive plant removal. 
 
 

 Posted on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Park News

Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.

Chimney Rock's Historic Gatehouses

By: Park Technician Alison Linden
 
In June 2017, Chimney Rock State Park reopened the historical gatehouses that align the park’s entrance. The gatehouses were originally designed by an art deco architect named Douglas Ellington in 1934. Visitors may be familiar with some of his other architectural work around Asheville, such as the S & W Cafeteria or the First Baptist Church of Asheville. Mr. Ellington designed the gatehouses of Chimney Rock State Park as reversed archways to tie in with Lake Lure’s Italianate style archways.

New Viewing Deck Open to Public

by: Alison Linden, Park Technician, Chimney Rock State Park

In September, Chimney Rock State Park reopened the deck area at the base of the Outcroppings Trail. This deck project, which started in January, was a remodeling effort to increase the size of the deck. The old deck area was torn down and replaced with a new structure. Along the way, there were other challenges to overcome, including rerouting the Outcroppings Trail so visitors could still access the Chimney Rock itself.

Elevator Repair Project Underway

A capital improvement project has begun to repair the iconic elevator and restore service to park visitors. This summer and fall contractors will work to replace the motor and computer control system, and they will tie these into the power lines installed last spring. The work will be technical and exceptional as helicopters fly equipment in and out, but the result will be well worth it.

New Deck Project for Outcroppings Trail

Visitors who have hiked in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park recently have noticed some construction going on at the base of the Outcroppings Trail. This work is part of a project to rebuild and expand the deck outside the Gneiss Cave. To this end, contractors have been working since March to build a detour for the Outcroppings so visitors can still climb to points along the trail, including Vista Rock, the Grotto, the Subway and Pulpit Rock.

Contact:

Chimney Rock State Park

743 Chimney Rock Park Rd
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Phone828-625-1823
chimney.rock@ncparks.gov
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: 800-277-9611, visit@chimneyrockpark.com
Latitude: 35.439814
Longitude: -82.248554

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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park:

Operating Hours for Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park are subject to change throughout the seasons. Consult this website or chimneyrockpark.com for up-to-date information when planning your visit.

*January 1-March 11: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. *March 12-November 4: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 5:30 pm. *November 5-21: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. *Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 22). November 23-25: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. *November 26-December 24: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. Closed Christmas Day (December 25). *December 26-31: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm.

Rumbling Bald Climbing Access:

January - February: 8am to 6pm

March - April: 8am to 8pm

May - August: 8am to 9pm

September - October: 8am to 8pm

November - December: 8am to 6pm

Closed December 25, Christmas Day.

There is no fee for this access.