Ask a Ranger: Archaeology Dig at Lumber River
Ranger Jess learns the difference between archaeology and paleontology with Assistant State Archaeologist Mary Beth Fitts and helps with an archaeology survey area down at Lumber River State Park.
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Park closures
Some trails at both Princess Ann and Chalk Banks are closed due to flooding. Please contact the park with any questions.
Last updated on: Saturday, January 19, 2019Park News
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Contact:
Lumber River State Park
2819 Princess Ann Road
Orrum, NC 28369Phone910-628-4564
lumber.river@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 34.390023
Longitude: -79.002220
Princess Ann Access
December - February: 7am - 7pm
March, April, and October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day
Chalk Banks Access
December - February: 8am - 6pm
March, April, and October: 8am - 8pm
May - September: 8am - 9pm
November: 8am - 7pm
Closed Christmas Day
Currently open Thursday - Sunday, weekly
Park Office Hours
8am - noon, 1pm - 5pm, Monday-Friday.
Closed state holidays