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Honor the Legacy of Dr. King — Volunteer with Us

January 19, 2026, 10am - 12pm
Join us on Monday, January 19, 2026, for a meaningful day of service and celebration at Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, NC.
Give back to your community in the heart of nature during Martin Luther King Jr. Day while be work together to improve and maintain this beautiful park. Your help makes a real impact and we highly appreciate it.

Kites with Lights

November 29, 2025, 4pm - 7pm
Kites with Lights

The Park After Dark

October 18, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us on Rendezvous Mountain at the Amphitheater for a night of spooky story telling!  Warm drinks, s'mores, and eerie fun await.  Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up!  You can call us at 336-667-5072 or email rendezvous.mountain@ncparks.gov

Piedmont Astronomers: Solar and Night Viewing

October 24, 2025, 10am - October 25, 2025, 9pm
Come on out and learn about space, the cosmos, and how to stargaze!

Nature Day 2025 and 50th Anniversary Celebration

October 11, 2025, 10am - 1pm
Learn about nature, complete nature-based activities, listen to live music as we celebrate our annual Nature Day and 50th Anniversary as a park.

Observe the Moon Night - 4 Oct 2025

October 4, 2025, 7pm - 10pm

Come join us at Rendezvous Mountain in collaboration with Ashe Dark Sky Coalition as we celebrate NASA’s 2025 Observe the Moon Night.  Provided with decent weather, we will do some sunset solar observing followed by observations of the moon.  To sign up, contact the park at 336-667-5072 or email rendezvous.mountain@ncparks.gov

National TRACK Trails Day Hike

August 16, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Our park staff will be leading a guided hike on the Quarry Trail, which is our designated TRACK Trail. This is an easy and family-friendly hike that will cover the geology of the Uwharries, and the history of the CCC at Morrow Mountain State Park. We will utilize many of the informative and interactive brochures provided by the Kids In Parks organization.

Paddle It, Morrow Mountain!

September 13, 2025, 8:30am - 10am
The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.

Paddle It, Morrow Mountain!

September 6, 2025, 8:30am - 10am
The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.

Moth Night Out - National Moth Week

July 25, 2025, 8:30pm - 10pm
National Moth Week - Exploring Nighttime Nature