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 MapElk Shoals Access: Open (do not park on the road shoulders; roads repairs should be completed by 7/1)
Wagoner Access: Open
Riverbend Campsites: Open
221 Access: Open
Kings Creek: Open
Alleghany Access: Open
The current river level in the New River is still high and can be dangerous. We recommend only experienced paddlers attempt paddle trips at this time.
Last updated on: Thursday, June 13, 2019Each 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.
The 39th Annual New River Canoe Race will take place on June 1st, 9:00 a.m. All proceeds go to support Friends of High Country State Parks’ mission to support our state parks.
The event will begin at Zaloo’s Canoes in Jefferson, N.C. and travel five miles to the Wagoner Road Access of the New River State Park. This paddle route is calm with no white water. This is a family-friendly event.
In this episode of Ask a Ranger, we will delve into all the things a North Carolina Park Ranger does. Our guest is Superintendent Joe Shimel from New River State Park in Laurel Springs, N.C.
The 36th Annual New River Canoe Race was a blast! Great weather coupled with above normal water levels created ideal conditions for a fun day of racing on New River. The race is coordinated by Friends of High Country State Parks and is a long running tradition of bringing families to paddle the river. The race includes multiple categories for men, women, mixed, and families utilizing different water craft such as canoes, kayaks and longboats. There were about 150 boat entries in the race from novice to champion levels.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts - Takes Art to the Banks of the New River - May 5 – May 7, 2017, New River State Park, 221 Access
336-982-2587
new.river@ncparks.gov
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
1447 Wagoner Access Road
Jefferson, NC 28640
2250 Kings Creek Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
349 Methodists Camp Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694