Morrow Mountain State Park

Hiking Trails

Open

Bridle Trails

Open

Park Office

Open

Daily, 8am - 4:30pm

Museum

Open

Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Swimming Pool

Closed

The pool will not be open for the 2025 season.

Boat Rentals

Open

Open daily, 10am - 5:30pm (weather permitting). Last boat rental is at 4:30pm.

Camping

Activities

Trails

Facilities

About the Park

Map of North Carolina with a star indicating the location of Morrow Mountain State Park

Located in Stanly County 50 miles northeast of Charlotte, Morrow Mountain State Park provides a myriad of adventures from the summit of the namesake mountain, along the banks of the Yadkin River State Trail, and to the shores of Lake Tillery. The mountain is a study in geologic wonder — with Native American artifacts made of rhyodacite to argillite mined by the Civilian Conservation Corps to create many of the park's structures. One of these CCC-built structures is the state parks system's only day-use swimming pool.

Camping

  • Vacation cabins
  • Tent sites (including backpacking sites)
  • Trailer and RV sites (some with electric hookups)
  • Group tent sites
  • Dump station
  • Showers
  • Firewood

Activities

  • Hiking (37 miles)
  • Horseback riding (19 miles)
  • Paddling
  • Swimming (pool, seasonal)
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking

Amenities

  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals (seasonal)
  • Concession stand (seasonal)
  • Amphitheater
  • Community building
  • Picnic shelters
  • Museum and exhibits
  • Bathhouse
  • Horse trailer parking

Plan Your Visit

Address

49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC 28001

GPS: 35.3737, -80.0735

 

Current Weather

28001 Albemarle, NC 

Park map (PDF)

Fees

There are no fees required to access Morrow Mountain State Park for day use, except for boat rentals and swim passes. Fees are also charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Pets

Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted at the pool, inside buildings, or in vacation cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Park Hours

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MonthHours
January7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
June7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
July7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
August7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Park day use areas close one (1) hour prior to gate closure.

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The park is closed on Christmas Day.

The park is open during all other holidays.

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hours may change on state holidays and weekends.

Closed for the Season.

The number of visitors allowed into the pool area is determined by the number of lifeguards on duty.  Once capacity has been reached no other visitors will be allowed to enter the pool unless someone leaves.

Monday pool is limited to scheduled groups only.  

DatesHours
April 6, 2024 through May 26, 2024

Open Saturdays and Sundays only

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

May 27, 2024 through Aug. 31, 2024

Open daily

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 1, 2024 through Oct. 27, 2024

Open Saturdays and Sundays only

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Education

Ecology & History

Videos

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Learning Materials

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Scheduled Events at Morrow Mountain State Park

Park staff lead regularly scheduled interpretive programs that allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful. Learning opportunities are available for all ages. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration.

Host Your Event at the Park

Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. State parks are great places for birthday parties, reunions, weddings, and more. Learn more about event permits and fees on the Facilities page.

Park Rules

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Friends of Morrow Mountain State Park

Join, volunteer, or donate! The Friends of Morrow Mountain State Park promotes, supports, and advocates for Morrow Mountain State Park through organizing volunteer efforts, educating visitors, hosting events, and fundraising.

Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks – Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.

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