In July 2025, Tropical Storm Chantal brought heavy rainfall to Alamance, Chatham, and Orange counties. The cyclone flooded the Eno River, cresting at 25.63 feet, breaking the previous record of 23.58 feet set in 1996 by Hurricane Fran.
Eno River State Park is partially closed.
Please do not attempt to enter closed areas. Most accesses have reopened. See Trail Statuses under "Plan Your Visit" below. This alert will be removed when the park fully reopens. Please read our blog post for the most up-to-date information on closures.