Lake Norman State Park will host an event on Saturday, April 20, and Eno River State Park on Saturday, April 27.
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Lake Norman State Park will host an event on Saturday, April 20, and Eno River State Park on Saturday, April 27.
Ferry service, campsites, and all other facilities at Bear Island are closed, while the mainland access remains open
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation is providing an opportunity for public comment on a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense.
The North Carolina state parks system welcomed more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023 and ended the year with a total of 262,074 acres.
The access at Bean Shoals in Pilot Mountain State Park will be improved by a construction project that includes three new bridges and a stream restoration.
Save the dates! This is the meeting schedule for the Parks and Recreation Authority in 2024.
The road to the summit will be open daily, depending on available parking space and road conditions. Expect delays on weekends and holidays. To avoid this, plan to visit the park during the week or early in the morning or later in the evening.
Matt Windsor has been named as the new superintendent at Goose Creek State Park in Beaufort County.
The campground at Gorges State Park will be closed through at least November 16 due to black bear activity in the area.
Bryan Wilder has been promoted as the superintendent of Elk Knob State Park in Watauga County.
Jockey's Ridge State Park is celebrating Native Plants Week 2023 with a visit from First Lady Kristin Cooper, Audubon North Carolina, and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson.
M. Scott Avis has been named as the new south district superintendent, overseeing 11 parks in the North Carolina state parks system.
The annual award was presented at the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council annual conference in Wilmington.
The Division is hosting a series of public information meetings to seek public input on the future of North Carolina's newest state park.
The state park is in the migratory path of the butterfly's annual migration to Mexico.