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    • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
    • Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
    • Lake James State Park
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    • Mayo River State Park
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    • Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
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    • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
    • Pettigrew State Park
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About the Interactive Map

Viewing this map on a desktop or laptop allows for the best experience. Hover over the symbols on the map to show the name of the park and click to go to that park's home page. When hovering over the map, a toolbar will appear on the top left that will allow for zooming in and out via the plus and minus sign. Click the home icon or revert on the toolbar to return to the original view.

For desktops and laptops, view the map in a new window:

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For mobile or tablet users, please rotate the device horizontally to view in landscape mode for a better map experience, or use the main menu bar to access the park pages. Hover, pan, and zoom controls are not available on mobile or tablet view. You can also use the interactive Google map:

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Use the Park Catalog

Filter the parks list based on camping options, available facilities, and what activities are available at each park.

Visiting State Parks

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Fees

Most North Carolina state parks are free to access. Entrance fees are charged at the Chimney Rock attraction and during peak season at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, and Kerr Lake state recreation areas. Fees are charged for camping, facility reservations, swim passes, rentals, and permits.

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Pets

Pets are welcome at all North Carolina state parks and campgrounds. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times. They are not permitted at swim areas and inside buildings. Please pick up after your pet and properly dispose of waste in trash bins.

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Children

There are plenty of things to do for families at state parks. Help foster a love for nature and the outdoors at an early age by engaging the young ones in your life in a day of fun and activities.

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Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to benefit from our facilities, programs, services, and activities whether they are indoors or outdoors.

Park Events

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Jones Lake State Park

Carolina Bay Hike

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Carvers Creek State Park

Mommy & Me Little Monsters Gardens

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Morrow Mountain State Park

Kron House Tour

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May
Carvers Creek State Park

Canoe Hike

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Fort Macon State Park

Civil Air Patrol during World War II

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Fort Macon State Park

Sea Turtles of North Carolina

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May
Fort Macon State Park

A Curiosity Grows in Carolina

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Jun
Fort Macon State Park

‘It’s Electrifying!’: Electrolytic Reduction in Archaeological Conservation

List of all park events

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Year of North Carolina (2025)

Naturally Wonderful

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation manages over 250,000 acres of iconic landscape across our state in our parks, recreation areas, and natural areas, with a mission dedicated to conservation, recreation, and education. The state parks system welcomes more than 19 million visitors annually.

Across North Carolina, state park staff are proud of our parks and are eager to welcome you and your family. Come to our parks to marvel at our state's most beautiful natural resources, enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, and learn about the rich science, culture, and history that make our parks great.

Our Mission

We exist to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation, and education.

Conservation

To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system

Recreation

To provide and promote safe, healthy, and enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state

Education

To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage

Grants

  • Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
  • Land and Water Conservation Fund
  • Accessible Parks Grant
  • Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
  • Great Trails State Program
  • Recreational Trails Program Grants
  • Complete the Trails Program / Connecting Communities to State Trails Grants

North Carolina Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks – Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The Division is part of DNCR, the state agency that oversees the state's resources for the arts, history, library, and nature – encompassing so much of the very best things about North Carolina, literally from A to Z, Arts to the Zoo and so much more!

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Camping and facility reservations

ReserveAmerica website or call 1-877-722-6762

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For general information, please call (919) 707-9300 or click here to email us.

For media inquiries, click here to email the Public Information Officer.

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121 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

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