Discover all that nature has to offer! Join park staff for a spring hike to discover the flora and fauna of Pettigrew State Park. Meet at the Park Office at 1:00 pm. We will be hiking to Moccosin Overlook. Be prepared for a 5.6 mile hike. For more information call (252)797-4475.
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Events and Programs
2252 Lake Shore Road
Creswell, NC 27928
252-797-4475
pettigrew@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.788863, -76.40381
November - February: 8am - 6pm
March, April, May, September, October: 8am - 8pm
June - August: 8am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
8:30am - 6pm weekdays
Closed state holidays
Status of park facilities
Trails at the park are open, but the park office and all restrooms are CLOSED. The swim pier is also CLOSED. Park gates will close at sunset.
All events and programs have been CANCELED until further notice.
All camping facilities are CLOSED. Campers with reservations will be contacted by the reservation system staff to be issued a full refund.
Last updated on: Wednesday, March 25, 2020Scheduled events
Pettigrew State Park 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.
Come out and view one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. Meet in the office parking lot. Bring a chair or blanket and bugspray. May be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Date of Event:
Tue, 08/18/2020 - 8:30pm
Start Location:
Park Office
It's Take A Child Outside Week!! Bring your child out to Pettigrew State Park this week to participate in a self-guided environmental scavenger hunt. Bring the finished scavenger hunt to the park office for a prize!!!
Date of Event:
Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:00am to Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:00pm
Start Location:
Park Office
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Date of Event:
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Start Location:
Lake Shore Trail
Come enjoy Pettigrew's fall foliage and discover all that nature has to offer! Join park staff for a hike to Bee Tree Overlook. Meet at the Park office at 1:00 pm. Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. For more information call (252)797-4475.
Date of Event:
Sat, 11/14/2020 - 1:00pm
Start Location:
Park Office
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