Join a Ranger on a gentle hike along the New River at the 221 access to learn about were the water meets the land.
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
Park Factsheet- Park Map (Park Paddle Map)
- 221 Access Area Drive-to Campground
- 221 Access Area Trail Map
- 221 Access Area Walk in/Canoe in Campground
- Alleghany Access Area Trail Map
- Riverbend Access Area Campground - Canoe-in Only
- Wagoner Road Access Area - Walk in/Canoe in Campground
- Wagoner Road Access Area Trail Map
- Alleghany Access Area Campground Map
Firewood Alert
Please don’t bring firewood with you to the park. If you find or buy wood from the park, please don’t take any back home with you. Burn it all or leave it for other campers. Foreign pests can travel with wood, and carrying firewood from one area to another can be detrimental to the local forest. We have firewood to purchase, or you can collect wood/ kindling from dead and down trees.
Because of the seriousness of a potential infestation from the Emerald Ash Borer, we are requesting that no firewood be brought into New River State Park.
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive invasive exotic beetle that feeds on ash trees. Park campgrounds and picnic areas are the most likely areas for EAB introduction into the park. We appreciate your help in protecting the natural resources of New River State Park and our State Park System.
Posted on: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 3:53pmEvents and Programs
New River 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.
Date of Event:
Sat, 04/21/2018 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
US HWy 221 Access - Lower Parking Lot
Join New River State Park staff in a Spring hike to enjoy the fleeting beauty of ephemeral flowers blooming along the one mile Fern Nature Trail. Meet at 2 pm at New River State Park's Wagoner Access Office located off on Hwy 88 East. For more information call 336-982-2587.
Date of Event:
Sat, 04/21/2018 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Wagoner Access Office
Join Park staff in learning how to identify common trees of New River State Park. The leaves will finally be "leafing out" along the one mile Fern Nature trail at the Wagoner Access of New River State Park. Meet at the Park office at 2 pm. Bring binoculars for spotting leaves and Spring tree dwellers. For more information call 226-982-2587.
Date of Event:
Sat, 04/28/2018 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Wagoner Access Park Office
Contact:
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs, NC 28644Phone336-982-2587
new.river@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 36.467680
Longitude: -81.340350
Park Hours:
Wagoner Access & US 221 Access
December - February: 7am - 7pm
March, April, October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day
Visitor Center & Office
8am - 5pm week days
10am - 4pm weekends
Closed Christmas Day
Kings Creek Access
Closed November 1st thru March 31st. Re-opens April 1st.
Hours of operation are:
April, October: 8am - 8pm
May - September: 8am - 9pm