Stop by Merchants Millpond State Park and help celebrate the 2025 NCSciFest theme "Science: Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone"! where you can join a self-guided scavenger hunt on the Goosechase app. Take a hike along Lassiter Trail to try to find all the items and get a chance to win some prizes!
Fee Increases for Camping and Reservoir Access Take Effect May 1
Effective May 1, 2025, reservation fees at campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees at reservoirs will increase across the state parks system. For new fees and more information regarding this change, visit our Fees page.