Alerts

Chimney Rock State Park
Park Closure
Chimney Rock State Park is closed to the public today due to high winds and numerous trees down on the park road.
update on: 2008-05-12 12:38:06

Eno River State Park
Pump Station Trail Closure
Beginning May 15, 2008 the Pump Station Trail head will be closed while NCDOT replaces the Nancy Rhodes Creek Bridge over Rivermont Road. During this time the trail may be accessed from a pull off on western Rivermont Road. Watch for a temporary trail sign. Due to the construction, the trail will not be available as a loop.
update on: 2008-05-08 17:19:41

Falls Lake State Recreation Area
Park Alert: Several area closures will be in effect for the park throughout the year
BW Wells Area will close June 15, 2008 and will reopen August 22, 2008.

BOAT RAMP UPDATE: All ramps open at Hwy 50 Launch, BW, Beaverdam and Hollypoint. Three ramps are open at Rollingview.
update on: 2008-04-07 14:09:18

Gorges State Park
Park Alert: Several areas will be closed due to construction
Grassy Ridge Access on Hwy 281s in Sapphire is closed for construction. Grassy Ridge Access is expected to reopen in the fall of 2008. Hwy. 281s near the park entrance is posted “No Parking”, and is strictly enforced. Visitors wishing to access the Horse Pasture River area (USFS property) will need to secure legal parking in the community.

Frozen Creek Access off of Frozen Creek road near Rosman is open.
update on: 2008-03-24 10:44:44

Hanging Rock State Park
Climbing Closure/Lake Operation Schedule
ATTENTION CLIMBERS: SEASONAL WILDLIFE CLOSURES ARE IN EFFECT TO PROTECT THE NESTING AND ROOSTING SITES OF PEREGRINE FALCONS.

The north end of Moore’s Wall will be closed to all users until August 31st or further notice. For a complete list of affected climbing routes please call the Hanging Rock State Park office at (336) 593-8480.

RAPTORS ARE HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO HUMAN DISTURBANCE. PLEASE ABIDE BY THIS SEASONAL CLOSURE.



LAKE OPERATION SCHEDULE

Lake swimming and boating, as well as the bathhouse and refreshment stand facilities at Hanging Rock State Park, will open for the 2008 summer season on June 11.

The operation of these facilities coincides with the public school calendar, which runs late this year in Stokes County. Please contact the park for more information.
update on: 2008-04-25 10:27:25

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
Facilities Closed Due to High Water
Kerr Lake is currently several feet above normal and some park facilities are closed. Both boat ramps at Nutbush, the campground boat ramp at Henderson Point and the boat ramp at J.C. Cooper Campground are closed.

The entire electric hookup loop at Bullocksville is closed. Campgrounds at Henderson Point, Hibernia, Nutbush, Satterwhite Point/JC Cooper, County Line and Kimball Point all have numerous campsites closed as well.

Some high water impacts appear likely for Memorial Day weekend.

Daily lake level reports, hourly lake levels and lake level predictions can be found at: http://epec1.saw.usace.army.mil/NewHomePage/KerrPage/kerrmain.htm

For more information, contact the park office at 252-438-7791.
update on: 2008-05-13 11:44:54

Merchants Millpond State Park
Section of Trail Closed
The portion of Lassiter Trail from Millpond Road to the picnic area is closed due to a construction area.
update on: 2008-04-07 13:38:38

Mount Mitchell State Park
Blue Ridge Parkway Closure Affects Travel/Summit Observation Deck Closed for Construction
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open to Mount Mitchell from the northern access only via highway 80. All southern Parkway access (from Asheville) will be closed into the summer season due to a retaining wall failure. To reach the park from Asheville, take I-40 E. to 70-E at Old Fort. Take 70 to 80-N to the Parkway. Head south on the Parkway to state highway 128 (Mount Mitchell State Park road).

A new observation deck at the summit of Mount Mitchell is under construction, closing the summit area and detouring trails to the summit parking area. The new observation deck is projected for completion in mid-summer of 2008.
update on: 2008-04-08 14:02:46

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Fishing Ponds Closed
The fishing pond dams at Occoneechee Mountain are undergoing repair. The ponds are unavailable for fishing.
update on: 2008-04-18 16:29:00

Pilot Mountain State Park
**** YADKIN RIVER ISLANDS ARE CLOSED TO CAMPING******
YADKIN RIVER ISLANDS CLOSED TO CAMPING- Due to concerns with visitor safety and resource management concerns from the disposal of waste The Yadkin River Islands are now closed for camping. Camping is available in the Family Campground at the Mountain Section, or for organized group camping at the North River Section on Hauser Road. An interim canoe campsite is being constructed on the riverbank but is not yet open. Please call the park office for more information.
update on: 2008-05-05 16:44:28

Raven Rock State Park
Park Alert: Current Bridle Trails Conditions
The trails are too wet for riding at this time. Please do not ride until drying has occurred. Remember that horses are allowed only on designated bridle trails. Riding on the power line easement, closed sections of the old West Loop, or areas other than designated bridle trails is unlawful. Hikers are allowed to walk on bridle trails, but should yield the trail when riders approach.
update on: 2008-05-09
update on: 2008-05-09 09:57:01

William B. Umstead State Park
Early Trail Access at Crabtree Creek Entrance
The gate at the Crabtree Creek entrance will open at 7 a.m. daily as part of a pilot program to allow early access to the trails system (12/1/07).
update on: 2008-04-14 11:43:49