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Fees/FAQs/Rules
Stone Mountain State Park now routinely reaches capacity by 10 a.m. on weekends. Once parking areas are full, the park will be closed to all incoming traffic. Weekdays are the best time to visit. If you must visit on a weekend, plan to arrive early in the morning, and be prepared with a backup plan if the park is full when you arrive. Keep in mind gate hours, which are posted at entrances. Currently, the park is open from 7am to 8pm. The only exception is Christmas Day, when all park facilities are closed.
Last updated on: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Contact the park
336-957-8185
stone.mountain@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Park office
3042 Frank Parkway
Roaring Gap, NC 28668
GPS: 36.3873, -81.0273
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Camping:
24-hour campground access is available via Royal Camp Lane.
Fishing:
Available year-round during regular park hours
Picnic shelters:
Shelters close 30 minutes prior to park closing hours.
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- December to February:
Open Monday to Friday only:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to November:
Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Exhibits: open during park office hours
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Hutchinson Homestead
- Open weekends, May through October
- Visitors are welcome to walk the Homestead site grounds when the site is not open.
Garden Creek Baptist Church historic site
- Services held 9:00am
from May to October: every Sunday
from November to April: first Sunday of every month
- Visitors are welcome to walk the church grounds when the church is closed.
Additional information
There are no entrance fees to enjoy the park. In addition to park-specific rules, please read the systemwide Park Rules for all North Carolina State Parks.
Fishing
For season dates and regulations for each type of trout water, contact the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC). A valid North Carolina fishing license and trout license are required for all streams, and regulations of the WRC are enforced throughout the park.
Rock Climbing
The following state park climbing regulations apply at all times:
- All climbers must register with the park staff and must keep in their possession a valid rock climbing and rappelling permit.
- NC state parks do not install or maintain any climbing route or fixed anchors. New routes are not permitted.
- Climbers climb at their own risk and are responsible for obtaining proper equipment and training. Unroped climbing is discouraged.
- Route selection and the decision to rely on any fixed anchors are the climber's responsibility.
- Climbing activities are permitted in designated areas only and must coincide with the park's posted hours of operation.
- All accidents and injuries must be reported to park staff.
- Note: All climbers and rappellers must schedule their activity in order to leave the park by the posted closing hour.
Permits
Event permits. Some events—such as weddings, athletic contests, company parties, etc.—may require a Special Activity Permit. If you're unsure whether such a permit is necessary for your event, call the park office beforehand. You can download a Special Activity Permit application or obtain one from the park office.
Research and collection permits. A permit is required for any project involving the collection, removal or disturbance of any natural or cultural resource of any state park unit and for projects that require placing monitoring equipment in any state park unit. Learn more about research and collection permits or fill out a permit application online.
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
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