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There are no changes to park facility status under the new modified Phase 3 plan, since indoor and outdoor gathering limits did not change. Most visitor centers and park offices are open, and masks or face coverings are required to enter. Picnic shelters and group campsites that accommodate less than 50 people are open. Playgrounds are open.

Currently, most trails and restrooms are open. Several boat ramps are open.

Camping reservations must be done online. Walk-up camping are available only at certain loops at Jordan Lake and Kerr Lake and at backcountry campsites with self-registration boxes at trailheads. Please check the park pages for more information about camping procedures.

All inland swim beaches and swim areas remain CLOSED. This includes the swim beaches at: Cliffs of the Neuse, Goose Creek, Hanging Rock, Jones Lake, Lake James, and Lake Norman state parks; the swim piers at Lake Waccamaw, Pettigrew, and Singletary Lake state parks; and all swim areas at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, and Kerr Lake state recreation areas. There are no equipment rentals and concessions available.

Indoor facilities are currently not available for reservation. Larger outdoor facilities with a maximum capacity of more than 50 people are also not available for reservation.

When you're at the park:

Maintain a social distance of 6 feet, regardless of the behavior of others

Bring a mask or face covering; they are required to be worn inside buildings and when social distancing cannot be implemented

Share the trail — warn other trail users of your presence, step to the side or wait at the end of a bridge

Do not enter restrooms until others have cleared out and please be patient when staff is cleaning them

Touch as few surfaces as possible

Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit

Do not share equipment like phones or cameras with other visitors

If the park seems crowded when you arrive, come back another time

Stay at home if you are exhibiting symptoms

Thank you for following these guidelines and helping us keep you, your fellow visitors and our staff safe as we open facilities at our parks.

Posted on: Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 3:13pm

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Sunset over Lake Phelps at Pettigrew State Park

Current status of park facilities

Trails and boat ramps are open. The swimming pier remains CLOSED.

The park office is open with limited access. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is required to enter.

Night photography is permitted with a Special Activity Permit. The picnic shelter is available for rental. Contact phone numbers are posted.

All campsites are open, including group campsites. You must book a campsite through the reservations website or by calling 1-877-722-6762.

Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of October 3, we are following modified Phase 3.

Last updated on: Monday, October 5, 2020