Storm Cleanup, Multi-Use, and Hiking Trail Maintenance in Progress ... details ±

The recent heavy rains have damaged several foot bridges on the park hiking trails and also have cause major erosion on the multi-use trail. For everyone's safety, damaged bridges have been closed until they can be repaired. Most trails remain open but be aware of heavy equipment use on weekdays that may also result in temporary closures as repairs take place.

Cedar Ridge trail has been temporarily closed due to damage and high water.

Bridge repairs will be completed as soon as possible and will be prioritized based on urgency, safety, cost, and design process.

Additionally,

Heavy vehicle traffic on Reedy Creek Trail. Trail repairs in progress. Area closed to equestrian traffic from Graylyn/Reedy Creek intersection to Reedy Creek Lake/Reedy Creek intersection.

Updated: 2013-06-18 10:44:10

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Several Washouts on Hiking Trails, multi-use trails, and damaged foot bridges. ... details ±

Due to recent tropical storm rains, several bridges are washed out on trails. Proceed with extreme caution, especially around creek areas. Cedar Ridge Multi-Use trail has been closed temporarily.

Updated: 2013-06-12 09:50:56

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Auditorium / Classroom
Boating
Camping
Shelters

All Facilities with Fees

Auditorium, Classroom

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Auditorium
• Location: Visitor Center
• Accommodates: 60 people
• Nearby Amenities: Water fountain and restrooms.
• Available: Year-round
• Reservations Required: Yes
• Accessible: Yes

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• Facility: Classroom
• Location: Visitor Center
• Accommodates: 25 people
• Nearby Amenities: Video projection equipment, water fountain and restrooms.
• Available: Year-round
• Reservations Required: Yes
• Accessible: Yes

Auditorium

• Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $103
• Full day --- $178

Classroom

• Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $78
• Full day --- $153

Boating

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Canoe and rowboat rentals.
• Location: Big Lake.
• Accommodates: Each boat accommodates two people, each.
• Nearby Amenities: Picnic area and restrooms.
• Available: Weekends, beginning the first weekend in April through the second weekend in October.
• Reservations Required: No.
• Accessible: No.

Rowboat/Canoe Rental

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

Camping

• Facility: Tent and Trailer Campground. 28 drive-to campsites for tents and a limited number of sites for small recreational vehicles. There are no electrical/water hookups. Each campsite has a picnic table and grill.
• Location: Crabtree entrance (Hwy 70).
• Accommodates: Two tents, two vehicles and up to six people per campsite.
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water and restrooms with showers.
• Available: March 15 to December 15.
• Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Accessible: No.

• Facility: Primitive youth tent campground with two picnic tables, pit toilets, fire ring and running water. Available to organizations and nonprofit groups.
• Location: Sycamore Road.
• Accommodates: Up to 25 people.
• Nearby Amenities: None.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: No.

• Facility: Group Cabins (Camp Crabtree and Camp Lapihio). Each camp includes a mess hall, dining area and washhouses. Available to organizations and nonprofit groups.
• Location: Group Camp Road.
• Accommodates: Camp Crabtree, 64 people. Camp Lapihio, 120 people.
• Nearby Amenities:None.
• Available: April 1 through October 31.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: The mess hall and washhouse at Camp Lapihio are accessible.

• Facility: Group Lodge (Maple Hill). Facility includes fireplace, drinking water, picnic tables, fire ring and restrooms. Available to organizations and nonprofit groups. The lodge is a historic landmark built in the 1930s. The lodge is an open room with no furniture. Campers must bring their own sleeping bags. Available to organizations and nonprofit groups.
• Location: Sycamore Road.
• Accommodates: Up to 25 people.
• Nearby Amenities: None.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: No.

William B. Umstead has drive-to camping only. In some cases, the fee structure below gives fees for more than one type of facility if the fees are the same. Please refer to the facility description above for an accurate description of the available facilities.

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

Primitive Group Camping

• Unimproved campsites with pit privies (composting or vault toilets, etc.) --- Per day $13 minimum. $2 additional per day for every person over the minimum number of campers.

Group Camps: William B. Umstead:

• Daily - April, May, Sept, Oct: --- $35/ one unit/day
• Mess Hall --- $85/day


• Weekly Only - June thru Aug:
• Camp Crabtree --- $400
• Camp Lapihio --- $450

Group Lodge: William B. Umstead

• (Maximum capacity 25) --- $38/day

Firewood for Camping (William B. Umstead)

• Bundle --- $4

Picnic Shelters

• Facility: Shelter #2, one 6-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Reedy Creek.
• Accommodates: Up to 60 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: Yes.

• Facility: Shelter #1, one 12-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Reedy Creek.
• Accommodates: Up to 125 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: No.

• Facility: Shelter #2, one 2-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Crabtree Creek.
• Accommodates: Up to 20 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking.
• Available: Year-round.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: No.

• Facility: Shelter #1, one 10-table picnic shelter.
• Location: Crabtree Creek.
• Accommodates: Up to 100 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water, fireplace, restrooms and parking.
• 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.)

• 1 - 2 Tables --- $33/day

• 5 - 8 Tables --- $73/day

• 9 - 12 Tables --- $98/day

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