COVID-19 information for parks under Modified Stay at Home Order
Posted on: Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 11:54am |
Due to rain delays Group Camp Road is still under repair and will remain closed. Access has been blocked off for all traffic including bicycles and pedestrians beginning at Maintenance Road.
Please use the Reedy Creek Entrance (2100 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary) to access the Multi-use trail for hiking and biking until the repair is complete.
Last updated on: Thursday, January 14, 2021The horse trailer parking area is currently in use for maintenance material. Until further notice, no horses are allowed in the park. Please check the website for updates on when the parking lot will re-open.
Last updated on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021Weekend delays: William B. Umstead has been routinely reaching full parking capacity on weekends and visitors must wait for one vehicle leaves before the next vehicle may enter. Please be prepared by arriving early morning and late afternoon, and have a backup plan if the park is full when you arrive. Weekdays are the best time to visit to avoid parking closures and crowds.
There are no water fountains available. Please Bring WATER!
The visitor center is open. To enter the visitor center you MUST wear a mask, and there is a maximum of 6 people inside at all times. The museum inside the visitor centr remains closed. Park maps are availabe outside to the right of the front doors.
Crabtree shelter #2 is open daily.
Youth Tent Camp is open only on Friday and Saturday, and there is a two-night minimum to rent.
To make reservations for any of our facilities, you must book it online or by calling 1-877-722-6762.
Camp Lapihio, Camp Crabtree, Sycamore Cabins, Reedy Creek Shelters 1 & 2, and Crabtree Shelter 1 and Maple Hill Lodge all remain CLOSED.
There will also be NO BOAT RENTALS until further notice.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of October 3, we are following modified Phase 3. North Carolina Executive Order 180 is currently in effect.
Last updated on: Monday, January 4, 2021
8801 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27617
2100 N. Harrison Ave.
Cary, NC 27513
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William B. Umstead State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Phil the Pheasant is moving!!!
Come find hime at the Teale Family Spring. For an extra adventure follow the stream down to a nice ledge.
Phi's Location
N 35.84916
W 078.75411
Send Ranger Billy a picture when you find him. His email is william.drakeford@ncparks.gov.
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