South Mountains State Park

In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. A true backcountry experience is offered at 24 backpacking campsites at seven locations. Equestrian camping is available with trailer parking and barn to complement 33 miles of bridle trails. Mountain bikers enjoy a strenuous 17-mile loop. Drive-to campsites sit beside the Jacob Fork River, with the river and its tributaries offering miles of trout fishing. There are two picnic areas and a picnic shelter for groups. A visitor center offers museum-quality exhibits on the cultural and natural history of the South Mountains.
 

Reservations
 

  Find and book a campsite or facility online

  Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
 

Notices and alerts
 

Picnic shelters and parking

When reserving a picnic shelter for an event, please note that parking spaces are not reserved for event attendees and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, along with all other visitors. On weekends, the parking areas reach capacity often, and when the parking areas are full, all incoming traffic for day-use visitors, including picnic shelter reservations, will be delayed or turned away. Please plan accordingly.

Camping

Please note that fees and permits are required for all overnight stays, including backcountry camping.

Backcountry campers must make a reservation online or by calling 1-877-722-6762 before setting up at a campsite. Campers can make same-day reservations up until 9:00pm the day of your arrival. Upon arrival, all backcountry campers must stop at the visitor center to register all vehicle license plate numbers before going to their campsite and use the self-check-in through the Reserve America Camping App.

Caution in waterfall areas

Please follow safety rules and encourage others to do the same when you are near waterfall areas.

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28612 Connelly Springs, NC