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New State Law Provides Free State Parks Annual Passes for Veterans with Disabilities

Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to N.C. State Parks.

Gorges State Park Campground to Temporarily Close

The campground at Gorges State Park will be closed through at least November 16 due to black bear activity in the area.

North Carolina State Parks Commemorates Juneteenth by Honoring Former Jones Lake State Park Superintendent

The Juneteenth 2023 celebration at Jones Lake State Park celebrated Dewitt Powell, the first Black superintendent of the park.

New Boat Cleaning Stations To Reduce Hydrilla Spread at Lake Waccamaw State Park

The NC Division of Parks and Recreation will now offer two boat cleaning stations at Lake Waccamaw State Park in Columbus County to hinder the spread of hydrilla and other highly invasive aquatic species.

N.C. State Parks to Launch New Website

The new website will launch on Aug. 30 and include new features for accessibility and mobile-friendliness.