JC Cooper campground will be closed for septic renovations December, 2025 - January, 2026.
Nutbush campground will remain open for camping. Any reservations at JC Cooper will be canceled and refunded. For questions, contact the Kerr Lake office number: 252-438-7791
Run to Remember 5k at Sandhills Access Thursday 9/11/2025 6pm-8pm
Run to Remember 5k at Sandhills Access Thursday 9/11/2025 6pm-8pm
Mount Mitchell State Park is now reopened to the public.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open up to the state park entrance but remains closed from just past Mount Mitchell through milepost 334 near Little Switzerland. Please read our blog post for the most up-to-date information on park access and trails status.