Join a Ranger for a 1.5 hour tour of Merchants Millpond. No experience needed! Come enjoy the twisted Tupelo trees interspersed between the Bald Cypress trees. With any luck we may catch a glimpse at one of the Alligators! You may rent a canoe from us for $5.00 or bring your own. Pre registration required please call (252) 357-1191. Bring a change of clothes and a towel (Just in case).
Hurricane Maria
Please note: Our coastal parks and their operations, including campgrounds, may be impacted or closed in the event that Hurricane Maria’s path comes closer to the North Carolina coast. Please check the individual park website when planning travel this weekend.
Posted on: Friday, September 22, 2017 - 5:02pmEvents and Programs
Events and Programs
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.
Join a Ranger for a 1.5 hour tour of Merchants Millpond. No experience needed! Come enjoy the twisted Tupelo trees interspersed between the Bald Cypress trees. With any luck we may catch a glimpse at one of the Alligators! You may rent a canoe from us for $5.00 or bring your own. Pre registration required please call (252) 357-1191. Bring a change of clothes and a towel (Just in case).
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/07/2017 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join a Ranger for a 1.5 hour tour of Merchants Millpond. No experience needed! Come enjoy the twisted Tupelo trees interspersed between the Bald Cypress trees. With any luck we may catch a glimpse at one of the Alligators! You may rent a canoe from us for $5.00 or bring your own. Pre registration required please call (252) 357-1191. Bring a change of clothes and a towel (Just in case).
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/14/2017 - 10:00am to 11:30pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join a Park Ranger for a 2.5 mile hike to enjoy the fall foliage and discover animal activity. Meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00am. We will have a limited number of binoculars available for loan. Wear hiking shoes and bring water and bug spray. For more information please call the Park Office at (252)357-1191.
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/21/2017 - 10:00am to 11:30pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Contact:
Merchants Millpond State Park
176 Millpond Road
Gatesville, NC 27938Phone252-357-1191
merchants.millpond@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 36.437105
Longitude: -76.701580
Park Hours:
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