Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00am or 2:00pm for a short hike to learn about the trees found in South Mountains State Park. Identify 10 common trees and learn why leaves change colors as the trees prepare for fall and winter.
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
Events and Programs
South Mountains 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.
Date of Event:
Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Nov 17 2018.
Sat, 11/03/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/10/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/17/2018 - 11:00am Start Location:
Jacob Fork Parking Area
What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about the "10 Essentials".
Date of Event:
Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Nov 24 2018.
Sat, 11/10/2018 - 2:00pm, Sat, 11/17/2018 - 2:00pm, Sat, 11/24/2018 - 2:00pm Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join a park Ranger in the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn about South Mountains State Park. Participants will learn about user group activities, trails and points of interest.
Date of Event:
Repeats every month on the fourth Saturday until Sat Dec 22 2018.
Sat, 06/23/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 07/28/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 08/25/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 09/22/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 10/27/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 11/24/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 12/22/2018 - 11:00am Start Location:
Visitor Center
What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about the "10 Essentials".
Date of Event:
Sat, 11/10/2018 - 2:00pm, Sat, 11/17/2018 - 2:00pm, Sat, 11/24/2018 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Want to make a clothespin reindeer or a tree cookie ornament for your Christmas tree? Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to make these fun crafts.
Date of Event:
Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Dec 15 2018.
Sat, 12/01/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 12/08/2018 - 11:00am, Sat, 12/15/2018 - 11:00am Start Location:
Visitor Center
Contact:
South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain Park Avenue
Connelly Springs, NC 28612Phone828-433-4772
south.mountains@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 35.596300
Longitude: -81.600000
Open Daily (except Christmas Day) 7am
Closing Hours
December, January and February 7pm
November 8pm
March, April and October 9pm
May - September 10pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
8am - 5pm weekdays and weekends
Closed Christmas Day