New River State Park

Trails Status

Hiking Trails

Open

About the Park

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

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Address

358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644

GPS: 36.4676, -81.3403

Current Weather

28644 Laurel Springs, NC

Address

1477 Wagoner Access Road, Jefferson, NC 28640

GPS: 36.4158, -81.3871

Current Weather

28640 Jefferson, NC

Address

2250 Kings Creek Road, Piney Creek, NC 28663

GPS: 36.5276, 81.3363

Current Weather

28663 Piney Creek, NC

Address

349 Methodist Camp Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694

GPS: 36.3653, 81.4332

Current Weather

28694 West Jefferson, 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 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.

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