Morrow Mountain State Park
Upcoming Events:
Boat ramp is closed due to the scheduled maintenance drawdown of Lake Tillery. During the drawdown the lake will be 6-8 feet lower than normal. Nov 16, lake level refill will begin, but will depend on weather conditions and river inflows. Please check website for futher updates. Thank you.
Posted on: Wednesday, October 24, 2018On October 22, Duke Energy plans to start lowering Lake Tillery 6-8 feet. The lake will remain at a low level from Oct. 29 - Nov. 16. When the water levels drop below the boat ramp, the boat ramp will be closed to motorboats. Canoe and kayak launching will still be permitted from the lake-shore but water may not be navigable. Please plan accordingly.
Posted on: Wednesday, October 17, 2018Several hiking trails remain closed from recent storm damages including hazardous trees, flooding, trail washouts and bridge washouts. Bridle Trails are unsafe and closed until further notice due to severe damage to the trail surface from heavy rainfall during Hurricane Florence. Staff are working hard to remove hazards and make necessary repairs.
Posted on: Wednesday, October 17, 2018Morrow Mountain State Park
Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the piedmont. More than 15 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of bridle trails thread the park, reaching from the summit of Morrow Mountain to Lake Tillery, where a boathouse offers canoes and rowboats for rent and bait for fishing. Visitors can launch their own craft from a boat ramp. A family campground with 106 sites for tents, trailers and RVs is close by a swimming pool with bathhouse. Group camping, remote backpack camping and rustic vacation cabins give more choices for extended stays.
Nearby Attractions
Town Creek Indian Mound
Reed Gold Mine
Morrow Mountain State Park
December, January & February: 7am - 7pm
March, April & October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day.
Museum
10am - 5pm daily
Swimming Pool
10am - 5:30pm daily
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Open only on weekends before June and after mid-August.
Boathouse
10am - 5:30pm daily
May - October
Open only on weekends before June and after mid-August.
Park Office
8am - 4:30pm Daily
Office hours may deviate on state holidays and weekends.