Eno River State Park

Trails Status

Hiking Trails

Mostly Open

Pea Creek Trail is closed due to erosion issues.

Camping

Activities

Trails

Facilities

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 (sold at the park office)

Camping at Cole Mill

  • Tent sites (backpacking only)
     

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

6101 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

Maps

Fees

There are no fees required to access Eno River State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Pets

Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

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.

Month

Hours
January

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Education

Ecology & History

Videos

Field Trips

Learning Materials

Additional Links

Scheduled Events at Eno River State Park

Park staff lead regularly scheduled interpretive programs that allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderfully. Learning opportunities are available for all ages. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration.

Host Your Event at the Park

Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. State parks are great places for birthday parties, reunions, weddings, and more. Learn more about event permits and fees on the Facilities page.

Park Rules

Jobs

News

Park Planning

Eno River Association

Join, volunteer, or donate! The Eno River Association promotes, supports, and advocates for Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (in addition to other sites and local parks along the river) through organizing volunteer efforts, educating visitors, hosting events, and fundraising.

Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks – Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.

Photo Gallery

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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