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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
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, June 29, 2019 - 2:00pm
Saturday, June 29, 2019 - 2:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2019 - 1:00pm
Some Park Areas and Campgrounds Closed...
Elk 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
River levels are still high
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, 2019Photos and Videos
Contact
336-982-2587
new.river@ncparks.gov
Addresses
U.S. 221 access
and visitor center
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
GPS: 36.46768, -81.34035
Wagoner access
1447 Wagoner Access Road
Jefferson, NC 28640
GPS: 36.415808, -81.387174
Kings Creek access
2250 Kings Creek Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
GPS: 36.527628, -81.336359
Elk Shoals access
349 Methodists Camp Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
GPS: 36.365324, -81.433277
Hours
- December to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- Monday to Friday:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday to Sunday:
10:00am to 3:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- Closed November 1 to March 31
- April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:00pm