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Posted on: Monday, August 23, 2021 - 4:34pm |
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All campgrounds at Merchants Millpond have reopened. You can reserve a campsite online or by calling 1-877-722-6762. Expect longer than normal wait times for phone calls.
Hourly canoe rentals remain CLOSED. Canoe rentals are available for canoe-in campers only for 24-hour rentals.
The Classroom and Outdoor Classroom are not available for rentals at this time due to other operational needs for those facilities.
Lassiter Trail has been rerouted. The trail begins at the Visitor Center and is a distance of 7 miles. The current maps are not an accurate representation of the trail. Please follow the White circle blazes posted along the trail. There are times that the bicycle trail and Lassiter trail run together. The bicycle trail is blazed with Red Triangles. Bikes are only allowed on sections of trail that are blazed with Red Triangles. Bikers must announce their presence, make sure the hikers see them, and slow down while passing hikers.
Last updated on: Monday, August 23, 2021
Contact the park
252-357-1191
merchants.millpond@ncparks.gov
Address
Visitor center
176 Millpond Road
Gatesville, NC 27938
GPS: 36.4371, -76.7016
Hours
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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
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- November to February:
Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
Open daily:
8:00am to 6:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Merchants Millpond State Park
Southern swamp and hardwood forest mingle at Merchants Millpond State Park, adorning the landscape with massive bald cypress trees, beech groves, Spanish moss and exotic wildlife. Canoes can be rented or visitors can bring their own for a unique paddling experience. Three types of camping are available at family and group campgrounds, primitive backpacking sites and three remote canoe-in campgrounds reached by paddling trails. The scenic pond is surrounded by picnic grounds, nine miles of hiking trails and a visitor center offering museum-quality exhibits. Some trail segments are open to biking. Fishing is available from the bank, or small boats (trolling motors only) may be launched at the boat ramp.
Reservations
Find and book a campsite or facility online
Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
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