Leaf Watch
Join us at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area this fall for beautiful leaf colors and fall festivals!
New N.C. State Parks website launches on August 30
Posted on: Monday, August 15, 2022 - 3:26pm |
Park News
Restrooms closed
04/05/22 - the Summit restrooms are closed for repairs.
Last updated on: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Contact the park
336-246-9653
mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov
Address
Park office
1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
GPS: 36.3936, -81.4680
Hours
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- Year-round:
8:00am to sunset
- Closed Christmas Day
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- Open Monday to Friday:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed state holidays
News archive
Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.
2018 NCDH Skateboard Race
Come Join Us for a fun-filled weekend as we welcome the North Carolina Downhill Skateboard Race to Mount Jefferson!
August 25 and 26, 2018
9am til 4pm each day
Admission is free
Shuttle service to the race viewing areas located at the base of the mountain starting at 9am each day.
Long Hazy Days of Summer
Is the heat getting to you? Come on up! Ashe County, home of Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, is often referred to "as the Coolest Corner of North Carolina."
Join a Park Ranger guided hike or program. Take a float down the New River and find the perfect fishing hole.
July is packed with local activities. There are continuing concerts in the Town of Todd and on the Backstreet of West Jefferson. The month ends with the Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention on July 27 and 28.
Finally, It’s Here!
Spring has come to the mountains!
The sky is Carolina Blue with a few white, fluffy clouds. The snow is melting and the temperatures are getting just right for a visit to Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.
The trees are beginning to bud, the grass is turning green and soon there will be newborn animals everywhere!
The “In It to Win It” 100 Mile Challenge Giveaway Campaign launched on March 23, 2018. Check out www.ncparks.gov for more information on the 100 Mile Challenge.
It's Winter - Can we still hike?
There are times during the winter months when you may encounter the “Road Closed” sign as you enter Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. Or you may read a weather alert on the website. The question becomes - Can you still take that hike you’ve been promising yourself?
The answer is, yes!
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