Events and Programs

6101 Cole Mill Road
Durham, NC 27705

GPS: 36.078300, -79.005000

Few's Ford Access
May-September: 7am - 10pm
March, April, and October: 7am - 9pm
November: 7am - 8pm
December, January and February: 7am - 7pm

Cole Mill Access
May-September: 7:30am - 9:30pm
March, April, and October: 7:30am - 8:30pm
November: 7:30am - 7:30pm
December January and February: 7:30am -6:30pm

Pleasant Green and Cabelands Accesses
May-September: 8:30am - 8:30pm
March, April, and October: 8:30am - 7:30pm
November: 8:30am - 6:30pm
December January and February: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Park Office Hours
March-October
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm
Friday, 8am - 8pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am-5:00pm

November-February
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am-5:00pm

Water Hydrants Off for the Winter

The water hydrants are being turned off for the winter at Fews Ford and Cole Mill Accesses.
Fews Ford campers can still get water outside the restroom building, but
Piper Creek campers must bring any needed water with them, as there is none available at that access.

Last updated on: Monday, December 9, 2019

Scheduled events

Eno River State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.

Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.

Morning Birdwalk

Open your eyes and ears to the world of birds! Bring your binoculars for a 2-mile leisurely walk with the Naturalist to see what birds we can find at the Eno River State Park. All birding levels are welcome!

2 miles, easy

Recommended for ages 6 and up

Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather.

Please call 919-383-1686 to register!

Date of Event:

Sun, 01/19/2020 - 8:00am

Start Location:

Fews Ford Parking Loop

Untitled Hike

Join a ranger to hike about 2.5 miles round trip to the site of a slave graveyard. We will walk less travelled trails to the site of an old road and hike off trail about a mile before walking along a section of boundary to the site. This is a challenging hike and challenging subject matter. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear and an appropriate, respectful attitude for this humbling hike.