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Contact the park
 

336-427-2530

mayo.river@ncparks.gov
 

Addresses
 

Mayo Mountain access
and park office

500 Old Mayo Park Road
Mayodan, NC 27027

GPS: 36.4391, -79.9475
 

Deshazo Mill access

113 Deshazo Road
(off of Anglin Mill Road)
Stoneville, NC 27048

GPS: 36.5362, -79.9940

 

Anglin Mill access

Old Anglin Road/Mayo Beach Road
(off of Anglin Mill Road)
Stoneville, NC 27048

GPS: 36.5296, -79.9894
 

Hickory Creek access

Tyne Road
(off of Bennet Road)
Stoneville, NC 27048

GPS: 36.5093, -79.9984

 

Mayodan access

N.C. 135
(at Cedar Mountain Road)
Mayodan, NC 27027

GPS: 36.4073, -79.9650

 

Hours
 

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  • November to February:
    8:00am to 6:00pm
     
  • March to April:
    8:00am to 8:00pm
     
  • May to August:
    8:00am to 9:00pm
     
  • September to October:
    8:00am to 8:00pm
     
  • Closed Christmas Day
     

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  • Monday to Friday:
    8:00am to 5:00pm
     
  • Closed state holidays
     

 

 

 

Scheduled events

Mayo 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.

 

Family Fishing Day

The Friends of Mayo River State Park present the 9th annual Family Fishing Day!

Join us for a fun-filled day with lots of activities for the whole family. On-site registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Mayo Mountain access, located at 500 Old Mayo Park Road in Mayodan.

There will be a fishing derby with prizes, and participants 17 years old and younger will compete in groups categorized by age. All children must be accompanied by an adult who will be in the park and supervising them at all times. Prizes will be awarded around 2:30 p.m.

Date of Event:
Sat, 06/11/2022 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Start Location:
Mayo Mountain access
Stars and Planets

Join the Greensboro Astronomy Club under the stars. See galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets when available.

Starts after sunset and end time varies (a few hours of observation). Please arrive before normal park closing time, as the park gate will close to the general public (except for program attendees). Location for the program is the large field at the Mayo Mountain access.

If you have questions, please call the park office at 336-427-2530.

Date of Event:
Sat, 06/25/2022 - 8:45pm
Start Location:
Large field at Mayo Mountain access
Stars and Planets

Join the Greensboro Astronomy Club under the stars. See galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets when available.

Starts after sunset and end time varies (a few hours of observation). Please arrive before normal park closing time, as the park gate will close to the general public (except for program attendees). Location for the program is the large field at the Mayo Mountain access.

If you have questions, please call the park office at 336-427-2530.

Date of Event:
Sat, 07/30/2022 - 8:45pm
Start Location:
Large field at Mayo Mountain access
Stars and Planets

Join the Greensboro Astronomy Club under the stars. See galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets when available.

Starts after sunset and end time varies (a few hours of observation). Please arrive before normal park closing time, as the park gate will close to the general public (except for program attendees). Location for the program is the large field at the Mayo Mountain access.

If you have questions, please call the park office at 336-427-2530.

Date of Event:
Sat, 08/27/2022 - 8:45pm
Start Location:
Large field at Mayo Mountain access
Stars and Planets

Join the Greensboro Astronomy Club under the stars. See galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets when available.

Starts after sunset and end time varies (a few hours of observation). Please arrive before normal park closing time, as the park gate will close to the general public (except for program attendees). Location for the program is the large field at the Mayo Mountain access.

If you have questions, please call the park office at 336-427-2530.

Date of Event:
Sat, 09/24/2022 - 7:45pm
Start Location:
Large field at Mayo Mountain access

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