Come join us for a short hike on Cypress Point Trail. We will discuss the history and wildlife of the millpond. For more information contact park staff at 252 357 1191.
Events and Programs
176 Millpond Road
Gatesville, NC 27938
252-357-1191
merchants.millpond@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.437105, -76.70158
November - February: 8am - 6pm
March and October: 8am - 8pm
April, May, September: 8am - 8pm
June - August: 8am -9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Visitor Center Hours
November – February
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March – October
8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Scheduled events
Merchants Millpond 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.
Date of Event:
Sun, 02/02/2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Start Location:
Boat Ramp Access
Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom at 1:00 pm to make valentines decorated with items found in nature!
Date of Event:
Sat, 02/08/2020 - 1:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center Classroom
Come join us for a short lecture on the importance of fire in an ecosystem. We will also discuss the safety aspects of a control burn and if conditions allow preform a small control burn. It may get smokey so dress appropriately. For more information call park staff at 252 357 1191.
Date of Event:
Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Meet at the Coleman trail head at 10:00 am to enjoy the last of winter! We will be hiking a 2 mile loop and looking for signs of animals. For more information feel free to contact park staff at 252-357-1191.
Date of Event:
Sat, 02/29/2020 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Coleman Trail
Come join us for a short lecture on the importance of fire in an ecosystem. We will also discuss the safety aspects of a control burn and if conditions allow preform a small control burn. It may get smokey so dress appropriately. For more information call park staff at 252 357 1191.
Date of Event:
Sun, 03/15/2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
