North Carolina is experiencing a severe heat wave.
Take precautions when visiting parks, and bring plenty of water for yourself and your pets. For more heat safety tips for the outdoors, please visit our Park Safety page.
Multiple facilities and accesses to New River State Park are closed.
Closures at New River are due to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene. Repair efforts are currently underway. Read our blog for up-to-date information on current facility closures.