Alerts and Closures

All backpack campers must arrive at park no later than 7:00 pm for day of reservation.
Reservations must be made before arriving to the Park.  Walk-ins are not accepted at this time.

The Canoe Campsites and Family Wilderness Campsites are primitive backpack sites only (2 miles or 2.5 miles from parking areas) with no water or electric.  

All day use areas, including trails and swim beach, close  ONE HOUR  prior to posted gate hours.

All trails are now open.

Campsites, including group campsites, are open. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling 1-877-722-6762. Camper cabins are open for reservations with a two night minimum. 

The visitor center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In order to preserve the beauty in our parks, Chimney Rock State Park would like to remind visitors to please park only in designated areas.  Parking along the grass, along road shoulders, and in front of parking signs causes congestion, damages access areas, and could result in a parking citation.  Please respect our resources so that they may be utilized for future visitors.

Due to staffing shortage, the park visitor center is currently open on a limited basis and may be closed during regular business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience. When the visitor center is closed, please visit the marina store for park information, camping check-in, restrooms, refreshments and other inquiries.