New COVID-19 information for parks under phase 2.5
Posted on: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 5:00pm |
Fees/FAQs/Rules
Trails and restrooms are open at The Summit and Iron Ore Belt access for day-use hiking and fishing.
The Summit Environmental Education and Conference Center is open to day-use groups of 25 or less by reservation.
The park office remains closed. Park staff will be available near the Summit restrooms to assist with park information, Passport stamps, and other questions.
When visiting, please follow social distancing guidelines regardless of the behavior of others. Please try to stay 6 feet away from other visitors and park staff or wear a face covering. Try to touch as few surfaces as possible and do not enter areas that have been closed off. Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit. Please stay home if you are sick.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of September 11, we are following the new guidelines under phase 2.5.
Last updated on: Monday, September 14, 2020
Contact the park
336-342-6163
haw.river@ncparks.gov
Addresses
The Summit Center
and park office
339 Conference Center Drive
Browns Summit, NC 27214
GPS: 36.2508, -79.7563
Iron Ore Belt access
6068 N. Church St.
Greensboro, NC 27455
GPS: 36.2374, -79.7855
Hours
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- Year-round:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to May:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- June to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Additional information
There are no entrance fees to enjoy the park. In addition to park-specific rules, please read the systemwide Park Rules for all North Carolina State Parks.
Permits
Event permits. Some events—such as weddings, athletic contests, company parties, etc.—may require a Special Activity Permit (Please check with park to see if fees apply). If you're unsure whether such a permit is necessary for your event, call the park office beforehand. You can download a Special Activity Permit application or obtain one from the park office.
Research and collection permits. A permit is required for any project involving the collection, removal or disturbance of any natural or cultural resource of any state park unit and for projects that require placing monitoring equipment in any state park unit. Learn more about research and collection permits or fill out a permit application online.
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
Park Maps and Brochures:
