Topics Related to Stone Mountain State Park

Old School Wordwoorking

Join a Ranger at the Hutchinson Homestead to learn about classic woodworking tools and techniques. Weather Permitting.

Heads, Hearts, and Tales Moonshine Hike

Join a Ranger at Garden Creek Church parking lot for a one-mile roundtrip moderate moonshine history hike. Weather Permitting. 

NC State Symbols: Cardinals

Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn about North Carolina's state bird. You'll be able to take home our own homemade bird feeder to provide food for the birdies in your backyard. 

Tree Pruning

Join a Ranger at the entrance to the Upper Trailhead parking lot to learn about the do's and don'ts to pruning trees. Weather Permitting. 

Spring Hike

Join a Ranger at the Upper Trailhead for a short hike to the top of Stone Mountain Falls. Weather Permitting

National Wildfire Preparedness Day

Join a Ranger at the campground amphitheater to learn about prescribed burns and wildfire preparedness. 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.