Eight state parks in western North Carolina remain closed until further notice.
The following parks have at least partially reopened: Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain, Lake Norman, and Rendezvous Mountain. Visit ncparks.gov/closures for more information on the status of facilities.
Ferry Service, Campsites, and All Facilities at Bear Island Closed, Mainland Camping Now Open
Major construction project to replace the water and sewer system at Bear Island. No restrooms, potable water, or public docking on Bear Island. No beach access on the mainland. For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions about the closure, visit our blog post.
Hammocks Beach State Park is currently accepting applications for a campground host.
Hosts are volunteers who assist in maintaining the mainland campground. They do not get paid, but they do stay at the host site for free during their hosting term. To apply to be a campground host, click here to email hammocks.beach@ncparks.gov.
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