COVID-19 CLOSURES AT ALL PARKS
Posted on: Friday, July 24, 2020 - 1:05pm |
Fees/FAQs/Rules
Raven Rock State Park's main access, at 3009 Raven Rock Road, is open from 7:00am to 9:00pm. With high volumes of visitors, there maybe limited parking and long wait times. Be mindful of the time you arrive and when the park closes. The gates will lock at 9:00pm. The restroom will close at 5:30pm.
The Mountain Laurel Bicycle Loops remains closed to all users.
Primitive backpack camping at the Canoe Camp and Family Wilderness Camp is open by reservation only. Walk-in reservations are not being accepted at this time. Campers must arrive before 7:00 pm day of reservation. You must check in with a park ranger prior to going to your site. Information regarding camping will be given to registered campers upon reservation.
Please note: The visitor center, most restrooms, all picnic areas, and water fountains remain closed, so please be prepared and bring your own water.
Social distancing rules are in effect and will be enforced. Please put space between you and others.
Last updated on: Monday, August 3, 2020The park now routinely reaches capacity by 9:30 a.m. on weekends. If you do not arrive by this time, you are not likely to get a parking spot until the afternoon.
Last updated on: Friday, July 31, 2020All campers must arrive at park no later than 7:00 pm for day of reservation.
Reservations must be made before arriving to the park. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time.
The Canoe Campsites and Family Wilderness Campsites are primitive backpack sites only (2 miles or 2.5 miles from parking areas).
Last updated on: Saturday, July 4, 2020OPEN TODAY
Bike trails:CLOSED TODAY
Contact the park
910-893-4888
raven.rock@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Visitor center
3009 Raven Rock Road
Lillington, NC 27546
GPS: 35.4597, -78.9127
Moccasin Branch access
**ACCESS CLOSED**
778 Moccasin Branch Road
Lillington, NC 27546
GPS: 35.4549, -78.9081
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to May:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- June to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Additional information
There are no entrance fees to enjoy the park. In addition to park-specific rules, please read the systemwide Park Rules for all North Carolina State Parks.
Permits
Event permits. Some events—such as weddings, athletic contests, company parties, etc.—may require a Special Activity Permit. If you're unsure whether such a permit is necessary for your event, call the park office beforehand. You can download a Special Activity Permit application or obtain one from the park office.
Research and collection permits. A permit is required for any project involving the collection, removal or disturbance of any natural or cultural resource of any state park unit and for projects that require placing monitoring equipment in any state park unit. Learn more about research and collection permits or fill out a permit application online.
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
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