Topics Related to Stone Mountain State Park

Evening Hike

October 4, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Fall Color

September 27, 2025, 3pm - 4pm
Join a Ranger at the visitor center to learn why leaves change colors in the fall. 

Backpacking Basics

September 28, 2025, 3pm - 4pm
Join a Ranger at the visitor center to learn the basics of backpacking at Stone Mountain State Park. 

Animal Tracks Scavenger Hunt

September 17, 2025, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join a Ranger at the Picnic Area to hung for various animal tracks. Weather Permitting. 

North Carolina Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Natural Landmarks

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced today that six division sites are celebrating their 50th anniversary as National Natural Landmarks (NNL) as designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Michael Wood Promoted to Stone Mountain State Park Superintendent

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties.

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.

State Parks Projects Awarded Over $7.6 Million from Parks and Recreation Trust Fund

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that the Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded over $7.6 million from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for state parks projects for fiscal year 2024-25.