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The park is open with two inches of snow on the road and twenty inches on all trails. Meat Camp Road is slick so be safe when trying to reach the park. Four wheel drive and foot traction devices are highly recommended. Thaw and re-freeze over night led to icy conditions this morning.
Last updated on: Wednesday, December 12, 2018Elk Knob State Park is located in Watauga County approximately 9.5 miles north of Boone.
Traveling north to Boone on US Highway 421, take NC 194 North approximately 4 miles and turn left onto Meat Camp Road. Follow Meat Camp Road 5.5 miles to the Elk Knob-Snake Mountain Gap and turn right into the Park.
From Eastern and Piedmont North Carolina, follow I-40 West to US 421 North to Boone.
Traveling East on I -40 from Asheville, take US 221 North to US 421 South in Boone then to Hwy 194 North.
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Elk Knob State Park
November - February: 7am - 6pm
March, April, May, September and October: 7am - 8pm
June - August: 7am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office Hours
8am - 5pm weekdays
Closed state holidays