Video: Fire brings new life to South Mountains State Park
UNC School of Media and Journalism produced a segment for UNC-TV looking at plant growth at South Mountains State Park, two years after the Chestnut Knob fire at the park.
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Star Party Postponed
We have moved the Star Party to Saturday, May 18th.
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Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.
3001 South Mountain Park Ave.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
828-433-4772
south.mountains@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.5963, -81.600
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
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8am - 5pm weekdays and weekends
Closed Christmas Day