Topics Related to Rendezvous Mountain

State Parks Closures Through October, All Programming Canceled Across the State

All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31.

Five Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen Nov. 1, Eight Parks to Remain Closed

Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, will reopen at least partially on Nov. 1.

Additional Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen Nov. 15, Three State Parks Face Long-Term Closures

Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15; three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains.

A Letter From Our Director

State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.

Cancelled – Tree ID Hike

To celebrate North Carolina’s “Great State Trail Day,” Rendezvous Mountain will offer a guided Tree ID hike on the Talking Tree trail Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at 10 am.  Please meet in the upper parking area near the Ranger office for a 6 tenth of a mile hike. 

Cancelled – Mammals of Rendezvous Mountain

Join an interpretive Ranger to look at some examples of the different mammals that live in the forest around Rendezvous Mtn.  Kids will be able to look and feel some tanned skins and animal skulls.

Cancelled – Sunrise at Rendezvous Mountain

Join a Ranger at Rendezvous Mountain for a quiet sunrise view at the upper parking area of Rendezvous Mountain. Bring your favorite morning coffee and enjoy the peacefulness of the valley below. 

Matheson to Lead Rendezvous Mountain

Jeff Matheson is the new superintendent of Rendezvous Mountain, formerly a state educational forest that was originally purchased by the state as the third state park.