Topics Related to Crowders Mountain State Park

State Parks Closures Through October, All Programming Canceled Across the State

All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31.

Five Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen Nov. 1, Eight Parks to Remain Closed

Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, will reopen at least partially on Nov. 1.

Additional Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen Nov. 15, Three State Parks Face Long-Term Closures

Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15; three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains.

Volunteer Trail Day

The Friends invite you to help with trail work to restore your hurricane-impacted park on Saturday, November 23rd.  There’s a lot to do!   Trail work volunteers will be treated to lunch after the workday.

A Letter From Our Director

State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.

Burn Ban in Effect Statewide

A ban on open fires — including campfires — is in effect at all North Carolina state parks until further notice.

Avis Promoted to Lead NC State Parks' South District

M. Scott Avis has been named as the new south district superintendent, overseeing 11 parks in the North Carolina state parks system.

N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority Approves $13.7 Million for State Parks Capital Improvement Projects Across North Carolina

The $13.7 million will fund capital improvements projects at 11 state parks.

Ranger Daniel Tenney Receives Governor's Award

Ranger Daniel Tenney at Crowders Mountain State Park received the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Outstanding Government Service category for his work as a park ranger and his volunteer duties as firearms instructor for the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.