New River State Park
Trails Status
Open at U.S. 221 Access Only
All other trails at other accesses remain closed.
About the Park
Located in Ashe and Alleghany counties 35 miles northeast of Boone, New River State Park covers seven accesses along this National Wild and Scenic River that flows north through three states. All accesses allow for launching kayaks and inner tubes to paddle or float along the shallow, gentle river. Paddle-in only campgrounds provide a remote experience. The hellbender — the largest salamander in the U.S. — and 14 species of rare and threatened plant species inhabit the New River valley.
Camping
- Tent sites (including backpacking and paddle-in sites)
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites (including backpacking sites and paddle-in only sites)
- Dump station
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (9 miles)
- Paddling
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Classrooms and conference room
- Community building
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Exhibits
- Bathhouses
Plan Your Visit
Address
358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
GPS: 36.4676, -81.3403
Current Weather
Park Hours
|
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 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 6 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 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Open Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
|
Month |
Hours |
|---|---|
| January | closed |
| February | closed |
| March | closed |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | closed |
| December | closed |
Open from sunrise to sunset year-round.