Pilot Mountain State Park
Facilities Status
River section closures
All mountain section trails are open. The Yadkin Islands, Horne Creek, and Bean Shoals Canal Trails in the river section are closed.
Open
Corridor Trail is open. Bean Shoals Access is closed for construction.
About the Park
Located in Surry and Yadkin counties 20 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Pilot Mountain State Park centers around the iconic geologic knob that serves as a beacon, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to a vast array of activities. The park offers the gamut, from hiking and horseback riding to rock climbing and camping, with accesses on both the rugged terrain of the monadnock and the Yadkin River. The Mountains-to-Sea State Trail also traverses both park sections.
Camping at the mountain section
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (no hookups)
- Showers
- Firewood
Camping at the river section
- Tent sites (paddle-in)
Activities at the mountain section
- Hiking (14 miles)
- Picnicking
- Rock climbing
Activities at the river section
- Hiking (14 miles)
- Horseback riding (9 miles)
- Paddling
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities at the mountain section
- Picnic shelter (non-reservable)
- Visitor center and exhibits
Amenities at the river section
- Horse trailer parking (at Pinnacle Hotel Road/Culler Road parking area and at Hauser Road parking area)
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
| Month | Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| March | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| June | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| October | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Please note: Bean Shoals Access is closed for construction through 2024. Ivy Bluff Access remains open with the following hours:
| Month | Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| February | 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| April | 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| May | 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| June | 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| July | 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August | 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| September | 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| November | 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|
Month |
Hours |
|---|---|
| January | campground closed |
| February | campground closed |
| March | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| April | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| May | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| June | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| July | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| August | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| September | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| October | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| November | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| December | campground closed |
Gates are locked promptly at closing. There is no gate entry before or after hours, except in the case of a medical or law enforcement emergency. No vehicles other than those registered to campers may be left in the park overnight.
From December to February, open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From March to November, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.