Merchants Millpond State Park
Trails Status
Hiking Trails
Open
Bike Trail
Open
About the Park
Located in Gates County 10 miles south of North Carolina's northeastern border with Virginia, Merchants Millpond State Park centers on a 760-acre millpond more than 190 years old. Hiking the surrounding trails or paddling the placid, shallow waters of the pond offer a great way to explore this wetland environment. Old-growth cypress trees adorned with Spanish moss create an "enchanted forest," particularly at Lassiter Swamp. Visitors have even spotted the American alligator here, at the northernmost point of its range.
Camping
- Tent sites (including backpacking sites and paddle-in sites)
- Trailer sites
- Group tent sites (including paddle-in only sites)
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (10 miles)
- Biking (5 miles)
- Paddling
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Boat ramp
- Boat rentals
- Auditorium, classroom, and outdoor classroom
- Picnic shelter
- Visitor center and exhibits
- Bathhouse
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
Tab/Accordion Items
|
Month |
Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
From November to February, open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From March to October, open daily from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.