Topics Related to Crowders Mountain State Park

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.

North Carolina State Parks Closures

Most western North Carolina state parks have reopened at least partially as of Nov. 15, 2024. Three parks are slated for long-term closure: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains state parks.

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.