Events and Programs

Park Maps and Brochures:

The Pleasant Green Access will be CLOSED from October 14th through November 4th for repair/construction.
We regret the inconvenience, and appreciate your cooperation in keeping clear of the area.

Last updated on: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Events and Programs

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.

Toddler Trek: It's Fall!

Join the Naturalist on a short hike to talk about what we see in Fall at the Eno River State Park. We'll also read a story about Fall.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call 919-383-1686 to register!

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/19/2019 - 10:30am

Start Location:

Park Office

Sunday Morning Birdwalk

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

Wear hiking shoes and long pants and bring water and binoculars.

*Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call 919-383-1686 to register!

Date of Event:

Sun, 10/20/2019 - 8:00am

Start Location:

Fews Ford Shelter

Creatures of the Night Hike

Join the Ranger at Fews Ford Shelter for a brief program on animals that are usually out during the dusk/evening hours. We will take a short hike to see if we can hear or see any of the animals we will learn about.

All ages

**Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call 919-383-1686 to register!

Date of Event:

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 4:00pm

Start Location:

Fews Ford Picnic Shelter

Changing Leaves Tree ID Hike

Join a Park Ranger and learn why the trees change color! Which tree keeps its leaves all winter? If chlorophyll makes leaves green, what makes green leaves become other colors? Learn the answers to these questions and tips for Winter Tree Identification during the hike on our Cole Mill Trail.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call 919-383-1686 to register!

Date of Event:

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 9:00am

Start Location:

Cole Mill Parking Lot

Haiku Hike

Join the Naturalist for a Haiku Hike. A haiku is a three-line poem with five syllables in the first and third lines, and seven syllables in the second line. We’ll read a few haikus, go on a short hike to the Overlook, and we can try writing our own haikus.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call 919-383-1686 to register!

Date of Event:

Sun, 10/27/2019 - 2:00pm

Start Location:

Park Office

6101 Cole Mill Road
Durham, NC 27705

919-383-1686
eno.river@ncparks.gov

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
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am- 5:00pm
Sunday 9am- 5:00pm

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