About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
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.
The mountain bike trails at Medoc Mountain State Park are closed on Saturday, 10/19.
A 5K race will be utilizing the trails from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Medoc Mountain State Park will be undergoing major construction in 2024.
The campground and day use area at Medoc are closed from June 3 through approximately March of 2025. This includes the picnic shelter and playground. Renovations are underway.
Information and Resources on Hurricane Helene
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Help decide the future of parks and recreation in North Carolina!
A public opinion survey is now open until Oct. 30, 2024 to provide your input on the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Learn more here