Park Maps and Brochures:
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 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.
Join the Naturalist for a Haiku Hike. A haiku is a three-line poem with five syllables in the first and third lines, and seven syllables in the second line. We’ll read a few haikus, go on a short hike to the Overlook, and we can try writing our own haikus.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wear closed-toe shoes or hiking shoes/boots and bring water.
Please call the park office to sign up! 919-383-1686
Come explore the river habitat with a ranger from a unique point of view! Come prepared to get wet.
Children must be at least 8 years of age, and all participants must be able to swim.
Canoes and life jackets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own canoe or kayak if you’d like.
Please call 919-383-1686 to register!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please call the park office to sign up! 919-383-1686
Come and learn about Occoneechee Mountain’s geologic wonders. Explore the pyrophyllite quarry with a real geologist.
**Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please call the park office to sign up! 919-383-1686
625 Virginia Cates Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
This state natural area is managed by Eno River State Park. Please contact the Eno River park office for any inquiries:
919-383-1686
eno.river@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.060835, -79.1169
November - February: 8am - 6pm
March, April, October, and September: 8am - 8pm
May - August: 8am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area does not have an office. Please contact the office at Eno River State Park for information at 919- 383-1686.
