Events and Programs

*IMPORTANT: The park will close when full and no cars will be allowed to enter until more parking becomes available. If you arrive at the park and cars are not being allowed to enter, please return later, the entrance will usually reopen within an hour. PLEASE DO NOT STOP OR PARK ON THE ROAD OR SHOULDER this is for your safety and ours. Please read the following information prior to your visit:

 

1. Park hours will be 8:00am to 9:00pm on both sides of the park.  Entry before or after operating hours is trespassing.

 

2. We are opening trails and restrooms to provide fresh air and exercise during this difficult time. Visitors should make their visits brief and focus on moving through the park, without stopping any place where multiple people may be in one area. This is not the time to “hang out” at the park.

3.  The horse parking area is OPEN. The visitor center is closed so please keep a copy of your horse's Coggins report in your vehicle.

4.  Please bring water as the water fountains will not be on during this time.

5.  Please bring hand sanitizer and go to the bathroom before coming to the park. Restrooms will be open, but we have limited supplies of toilet paper and soap, so please conserve.

6.  Please follow all current state guidelines on social distancing and gatherings. Visitors should maintain a social distance, including on trails — move aside for people to pass.

7.  Visitors should wear a face covering, like a bandana or a mask, that allows them to breathe easily on the trail without spreading as many germs.

8.  If you are hiking in a group, walk single file when you are passing someone on a trail.

9.  Parking Full: When the available parking spaces fill up, the park entrance will be closed and no vehicles will be allowed in until a reasonable amount of parking becomes available.  If you arrive and the gates are closed, please turn around and return later in the day.  Do NOT park on the side of the road or stop.

** Our visitor center will remain closed for now. Please refer to our website first for generic information. For important calls only, please call 919-218-2809.**

All camping facilities remain CLOSED. There are no boat rentals.

Visitor behavior is IMPERATIVE to create conditions that will allow us to keep our parks open. Failure to respect these guidelines could cause parks to be closed.

 Last updated on: Monday, June 1, 2020