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No open fires at all state parks due to statewide burn ban
Effective 5 p.m. on Monday, November 29, the North Carolina Forest Service is implementing a burn ban statewide. While the burn ban is in effect, open flame wood and/or charcoal fires are prohibited at state parks, including all campsites. Campers may continue to use stoves with closed fuel canisters. This alert will be removed when the burn ban is no longer in effect. Posted on: Monday, November 29, 2021 - 3:35pm |
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Starting at 5pm on Monday, November 29th, no open flames and/or charcoal fires, including camp fires. They are prohibited at all North Carolina State Parks until the statewide burn ban is lifted. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Last updated on: Monday, November 29, 2021Our credit card machine is down indefinitely and we are only able to do cash sales at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Last updated on: Friday, November 5, 2021Lakeview Trail includes at least one creek crossing that is difficult to cross safely without getting your feet wet during or immediately following heavy rain. Please plan ahead.
Last updated on: Monday, August 30, 2021OPEN TODAY
Bike trails:OPEN TODAY
Contact the park
828-433-4772
south.mountains@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Jacob Fork access
and visitor center
3001 South Mountain Park Ave.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
GPS: 35.5963, -81.6000
Clear Creek access
(day-use only)
5999 Branstrom Orchard St.
Morganton, NC 28655
GPS: 35.6424, -81.7524
Hours
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- December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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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