Eno River State Park

Trails Status

Hiking Trails

Mostly Open

Pea Creek Trail is closed due to erosion issues.

About the Park

Map of North Carolina with a star indicating the location of Eno River State Park

Located in Durham and Orange counties 10 miles northwest of downtown Durham, Eno River State Parks spans across five access areas along its namesake river. The swift, but often shallow stream of the river can make for difficult paddling but provides beautiful landmarks like the Cascades. This riparian environment is popular with anglers, birdwatchers, and photographers alike. The park offers plenty of recreational opportunities just minutes from city amenities, and it is one of the state parks along the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail.

Camping at Fews Ford

  • Tent sites (backpacking only)
  • Group tent sites (backpacking only)
  • Firewood (free to campers, as available)

Camping at Cole Mill

  • Tent sites (backpacking only)
  • Firewood (free to campers, as available)
     

There are no camping facilities at other accesses.

Activities

  • Hiking (13 miles at Fews Ford, 6 miles at Cole Mill, and 11 miles at other accesses)
  • Paddling
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking (Fews Ford and Cole Mill only)

Amenities at Fews Ford and Cole Mill

  • Picnic shelters
     

There are no other amenities at the other accesses.

Plan Your Visit

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Address

6131 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705

GPS: 36.0783, -79.0050

Current Weather

27705 Durham, NC 

Address

4950 Howe St., Durham, NC 27705

GPS: 36.0400, 78.9888

Current Weather

27705 Durham, NC

Address

4390 Old Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27712

GPS: 36.0599, -78.9804

Current Weather

27712 Durham, NC

Address

4770 Pleasant Green Road, Durham, NC 27705

GPS: 36.0459, -79.0115

Current Weather

27705 Durham, NC

Address

4023 Rivermont Road, Durham, NC 27712

GPS: 36.0594, -78.9652

Current Weather

27712 Durham, NC

Park Hours

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Month

Hours

January 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
April 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
June 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
July 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
August 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Month

Hours

January 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
February 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
March 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
April 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
July 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
August 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
September 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
October 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
December 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Month

Hours

January 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
February 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
March 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
April 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
May 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
June 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
July 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
August 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
September 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
October 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
December 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

From March through October, the visitor center is open until 8 p.m. on Fridays.

Photo Gallery

Top: The Cascades at Eno, staff photo

Gallery: Turtles on a log, J. Rimmler  |  Piper-Cox House in the spring, D. Cook  |  Rocky area of the river, J. Rimmler  |  Trail through the woods, J. Rimmler  |  Eno River at Pump Station access, D. Cook