The park is open, but there are a few trail closures due to hurricane damage. Canoe Camp and Group Camp are closed. The East Loop Bridle Trail is closed due to trail construction. Please check at the visitor center for routes. Please do not cross barricades or danger tape.
Alerts and Closures
Alerts and Closures
Current alerts for North Carolina state parks:
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 12:40pm
Raven Rock State Park
Trail and campsite closures
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 9:12am
Goose Creek State Park
Some Trails Remain Closed
Flatty Creek trail remains closed indefinitely due to damages to the boardwalk from Hurricane Florence. Ivy gut trail has some boardwalk damage. Although Palmetto Boardwalk trail has damage at one end, it is partially open from the visitor center. All other trails are open at this time.
Sunday, November 25, 2018 - 8:36am
William B Umstead State Park
Umstead Gravel Grinder on MUT on December 16th
The Umstead Gravel Grinder, a 50-mile and 100-mile biking event, will take place on the Multi-Use Trail (MUT) on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 7 AM to 6 PM. The MUT will still be open to general public use that day, but please be aware there may be more bikes on the trail than usual.
Thursday, November 22, 2018 - 5:19pm
Lumber River State Park
Park closures
Due to flooding, campsites 7 and 8 at Princess Ann access is closed until further notice. Once the water recedes, park staff will work on clearing any hazards and this alert will be removed when they reopen. Please make contact with park staff with any questions.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 4:31pm
Lake Waccamaw State Park
All Our Trails are Officially Open
Now all of our trails are open! Lake Shore Trail is finally open from the Visitors Center to the Dam where our new pedestrian walkway is located.
Friday, November 9, 2018 - 8:51am
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
Water at campsites
Please be advised that the individual water at each campsite will be turned off December 3, 2018 for the winter months as we do not have frost free spigots and they will be in danger of freezing and pipes bursting. There will be hot water available for showers at the shower houses and water spigots will be available near shower houses for campers to fill up holding tanks on RV/campers as needed.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 11:00am
Chimney Rock State Park
Job Opening - Seasonal Park Maintenance
Work Schedule: Typical schedule will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Seasonal employees may work a rotating schedule to include weekends and occasional evenings.
Job Duties: Clean facilities and grounds. Assist staff in general maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and machinery. Assist staff in a variety of outdoor-based maintenance projects and daily park operations. Conduct natural resource management projects, such as invasive plant removal.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 10:36am
Jones Lake State Park
Campground Closed
Jones Lake campground and group camp facilities will close November 7th, 2018, due to campground construction. Construction is scheduled to be complete late spring 2019.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 9:28am
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
Family campground closed
The family campground is closed for reservations due to construction. The bath house is slated to be renovated this fall; after completion the bath house will be ADA compliant and feature separate family, men's and women's facilities.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 9:27am
Eno River State Park
Trail closures
Due to damage from Hurricane Florence, some bridges have sustained damages, making a few trails impassable. Holden Mill Trail and Pump Station Trail are closed until further notice. Some trails may have remaining debris, so please exercise caution when you are out on the trails.
