Pettigrew State Park

Trails Status

Hiking Trails

Open

Bike Trails

Open

Camping

Activities

Trails

Facilities

About the Park

Map of North Carolina with a star indicating the location of Pettigrew State Park

Located in Washington and Tyrrell counties 75 miles northeast of Greenville, Pettigrew State Park showcases the rich habitat of Lake Phelps and the Scuppernong River, home to wintering tundra swans and cypress trees with cavernous archways. It also embodies a rich history, from dugout canoes thousands of years old that have been dredged up from the lake, as well as the nearby Somerset Place, a State Historic Site that preserves a vast plantation worked by hundreds of enslaved Black Americans. 

Camping

  • Tent sites
  • Trailer and RV sites (no hookups)
  • Group tent sites
  • Showers
  • Firewood

Activities

  • Hiking (9 miles)
  • Biking (9 miles)
  • Paddling
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking

Amenities

  • Boat ramp
  • Picnic shelters
  • Exhibits
  • Bathhouse

Plan Your Visit

Address

2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC 27928

GPS: 35.7889, -76.4038

 

Current Weather

27928 Creswell, NC

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Fees

There are no fees required to access Pettigrew State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Pets

Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Park Hours

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Month

Hours
January 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

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The park is closed on Christmas Day.

The park is open during all other holidays.

Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The park office is closed on all state holidays.

The full list of state holidays is available on the N.C. Office of State Human Resources website.

Education

Ecology & History

Videos

Field Trips

Learning Materials

Additional Links

Scheduled Events at Pettigrew State Park

Park staff lead regularly scheduled interpretive programs that allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful. Learning opportunities are available for all ages. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration.

Host Your Event at the Park

Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. State parks are great places for birthday parties, reunions, weddings, and more. Learn more about event permits and fees on the Facilities page.

Park Rules

Jobs

News

Park Planning

Friends of Pettigrew State Park

Join, volunteer or donate! The Friends of Pettigrew State Park promotes, supports, and advocates for Pettigrew State Park through organizing volunteer efforts, educating visitors, hosting events, and fundraising.

Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks – Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.

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