North Carolina State Parks Closures
due to Winter Storm Fern

Current closures due to Winter Storm Fern. Last updated January 25, 2026.

Safety and Emergency Information

Status of Facilities in Western North Carolina

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ParkOpen FacilitiesClosed Facilities 
Carvers Creek State Park NoneClosed
Chimney Rock State Park Rumbling Bald Access is open.The Chimney Rock Attraction is closed.
Crowders Mountain State Park NoneClosed
Elk Knob State ParkNoneClosed
Eno River State Park/Occoneechee Mountain SNANoneClosed
Falls Lake SNACampgroundsDay use areas and park office are closed.
Goose Creek State Park Park is open.Campgrounds are closed.
Gorges State Park NoneClosed
Grandfather Mountain State Park NoneClosed
Hanging Rock State Park NoneClosed
Haw River State Park None Closed 
Jordan Lake SRANoneClosed
Kerr Lake State ParkNoneClosed
Lake James State Park NoneClosed
Lake Norman State Park None Closed
Lumber River State Park Delayed opening: 12 pmDelayed opening: 12 pm
Mayo River State ParkNoneClosed
Medoc Mountain State Park NoneClosed 
Mount Jefferson SNANone Closed
Mount Mitchell State Park NoneClosed
Morrow Mountain State Park NoneClosed
New River State Park NoneClosed
Pilot Mountain State Park NoneClosed
Raven Rock State Park NoneClosed
Rendezvous Mountain State ParkNoneClosed 
South Mountains State Park NoneClosed
Stone Mountain State Park NoneClosed 
Weymouth Woods State Park NoneClosed
William B. Umstead State Park NoneClosed 

 

Reservations

All reservations impacted by the park closures are receiving a full refund automatically. This includes cabins, campsites and picnic shelters.

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