The BRIDLE TRAILS are OPEN. POOL OPENS: Saturday, May 25! Weekends only until June 8th. May 25, 26, 27- Memorial Day Weekend- Open from 10 AM til 5:45 PM June 1 & 2- Open from 10 AM til 5:45 PM June 8 begins our regular full time season- Pool open from 10 AM til 5:45 PM every day. ... details ±

CAUTION: All equestrians should be aware that horse traffic will be temporarily routed to the old trail configuration immediately north and south of the Bridal Trail Parking lot. Steep and rocky conditions may exist and the northbound trailhead is immediately adjacent to the parking lot entrance. This temporary re-route will be in place while sections of the new trail are regraded and hardened.


Equestrians - To preserve the park bridle trails for continued use and enjoyment, all trails are closed to horses after any measurable rainfall that may cause hazardous areas or erosion to the trail due to riding activity. Trails will be monitored daily and reopened when conditions are favorable for riding.

Below is a list of other riding opportunities within a two hour drive of Morrow Mountain in the event trails are closed:

Uwharrie Ranger District in Troy, NC telephone: (910) 576-6391

The Walthour-Moss Foundation in Southern Pines, NC - http://www.walthour-moss.org/index.php.

Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC - http://www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/Default.aspx

Saurtown Trails (which includes Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain State Parks) - http://www.sauratowntrails.org/

Sandhills Gamelands telephone: (919) 281-3917

Latta Plantation, Huntersville, NC - http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/StewardshipServices/NaturePreserves/Pages/Latta.aspx

New Hope Stables, Statesville, NC - http://www.nhstables.com/

H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area, Cheraw SC - http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/hcb/introduction.aspx

For further information contact the park office at 704-982-4402.


Please continue to check this site prior to all visits for horse riding activities. The trail may close for short durations based on many reasons including maintenance and wet weather closures. This website will be updated with current trail status.

Updated: 2013-05-24 18:08:51

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Boating
Buildings
Cabins
Camping
Shelters
Swimming

All Facilities with Fees

Boating

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Boat rental.
• Location: Lakefront.
• Accommodates: Three to five people depending on the boat.
• Nearby Amenities: Concession stand and bathroom.
• Available: Daily from June through Labor Day and weekends in April, May, September and October.
• Reservations Required: No.
• Accessible: No.

Rowboat/Canoe Rental

• First Hour --- $5/hour
• Additional Hours --- $3/hour

Community Building

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Community Building. The facility has a meeting room, kitchen facilities and restrooms.
• Location: Adjacent to the park office.
• Accommodates: Up to 110 people. Seating can be arranged to suit the event.
• Nearby Amenities: Full kitchen and restrooms.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: Yes.

Community Buildings

• --- $188/day

Cabins

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: 6 Cabins. Each cabin has a bathroom, living room, kitchen with dining space and two bedrooms.
• Location: Within walking distance of the pool and office.
• Accommodates: Up to six people, each.
• Nearby Amenities: None.
• Availability: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes. Minimum two-night stay required in spring, fall and winter. Minimum one-week stay during the summer.
• Accessible: Cabin 6 is accessible.

(Note: By reservation only; minimum two-night stay required; except June 1st through Labor Day, weekly rental only.)

• Daily --- $88/day
• Weekly (June 1st - Labor Day) --- $446/week
• Weekly with swimming (June 1st - Labor Day) --- $471/week

Camping

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: 84 Drive-to / walk-in campsites non-electric, 22 electric. A picnic table and grill are located at each campsite.
• Location:
• Accommodates: Up to six people and two tents per site.
• Nearby Amenities: Water, restrooms, shower facilities and an RV dump station.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Accessible: Six campsites in C loop are accessible.

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• Facility: 4 Primitive / backpack campsites.
• Location: Two mile hike from the park office.
• Accommodates: Up to six people and two tents per site.
• Nearby Amenities: Pit toilets.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: No, but they are recommended.
• Accessible: No.

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• Facility: 6 Improved group campsites.
• Location: Within walking distance of the lake.
• Accommodates: Up to 35 people, each.
• Nearby Amenities: Water, restrooms and shower facilities.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: Campsite 4 is accessible.

Drive-to / Walk-in Camping (no electrical / no water hookups):

(Water, restrooms and shower facilities.)

• Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $20/day
• Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $15/day

Drive-to / Walk-in Camping with electrical (no water) hook-ups

(Recreational vehicles and tents; water, restrooms and shower facilities.)

• Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $25/day
• Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $19/day

Primitive / Backpack Camping

• Unimproved campsites with/without pit privies (composting or vault toilets, etc.) --- $13/day

Improved Group Camping

• Water, restrooms and shower facilities available.
• Maximum of 35 --- $48/day

Shelters

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: One four-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Mountain top picnic area.
• Accommodates: 24 people maximum.
• Nearby Amenities: Restrooms.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: No.

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• Facility: One six-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Lower picnic area near pool.
• Accommodates: 36 people maximum.
• Nearby Amenities: Restrooms.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: No.

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• Facility: One ten-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Lower picnic area near pool.
• Accommodates: 60 people maximum.
• Nearby Amenities: Restrooms.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: Yes.

(Available by reservation. Available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, if not reserved.)

• 3 - 4 Tables --- $48/day

• 5 - 8 Tables --- $73/day

• 9 - 12 Tables --- $98/day

Swimming

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Swimming Pool.
• Location: Centrally located in the park near the cabins and campground.
• Accommodates: n/a.
• Nearby Amenities: Restrooms, changing rooms and showers.
• Available: Open June through Labor Day. 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Reservations Required: n/a.
• Accessible: Yes.

• Adult (13 and over) --- $5/day
• Child ages 3 - 12 --- $4/day

N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation • 1615 MSC • Raleigh N.C. 27699-1615