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 hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, until further notice.

The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is required to enter.

Park trails and restrooms are open. Picnic shelters are open and available for rental.

All campsites, including group campsites, are open; reservations are required. The camper cabins are available from Fridays to Sundays only; they are closed Monday to Thursday for cleaning.

Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of October 3, we are following modified Phase 3.

Last updated on: Monday, October 5, 2020

Contact the park

919-778-6234

Address

Visitor center

240 Park Entrance Road
Seven Springs, NC 28578

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.