Canoeing at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

Current status of park facilities and gate hours

The swim lake and beach area remain CLOSED. There are NO boat rentals. Park trails and restrooms are open. The visitor center also remains closed until further notice.

Park hours for the summer are 8:00am to 8:00pm daily.

Tent, trailer and RV campsites are open for reservations, with the exception of group campsites, which remain closed. The camper cabins are available from Fridays to Sundays only; they are closed Monday to Thursday for cleaning.

When visiting, please follow social distancing guidelines, regardless of the behavior of others. Please try to stay 6 feet away from other visitors and park staff or wear a mask or face covering. Try to touch as few surfaces as possible and do not enter areas that have been closed off. Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit, and stay home if you are sick.

Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. Phase 2 has been extended until at least September 11, 2020.

Last updated on: Thursday, August 6, 2020

Contact the park

919-778-6234

cliffs.neuse@ncparks.gov

Address

Visitor center

240 Park Entrance Road
Seven Springs, NC 28578

GPS: 32.2354, -77.8932

Hours

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The park is currently operating with new hours until further notice, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
May to August:
7:00am to 9:00pm
September to October:
7:00am to 8:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

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Open daily:
9:00am to 5:00pm
The visitor center may close for 1 hour at midday on weekends.
Closed Christmas Day

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

The site of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, with impressive cliffs overlooking the Neuse River, has been a landmark for centuries. Five hiking trails explore the riverside habitats and their mature forests and lead to some quiet fishing spots along the waterway. A favorite facility for the local communities is an 11-acre swimming lake with a bathhouse, grass-covered lawn, sandy beach and diving platform with rental boats available. Expansive picnic grounds are nearby. The park has group campsites, a 32-site family campground, and 3 reservable cabins. A visitor center offers museum-quality exhibits that explore the natural and cultural history of the region, complementing regular interpretive programs.