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North Carolina State Parks Closures

Chimney Rock State Park, Crowders Mountain State Park, Elk Knob State Park, Gorges State Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Lake James State Park, Lake Norman State Park, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Mount Mitchell State Park, New River State Park, Rendezvous Mountain, South Mountains State Park, Stone Mountain State Park, Piedmont Region, Mountain Region, Various State Parks, Raleigh Office, Marketing and Communications, Operations
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.

A Letter From Our Director

Bobs Creek State Natural Area, Chimney Rock State Park, Crowders Mountain State Park, Elk Knob State Park, Gorges State Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Lake James State Park, Lake Norman State Park, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Mount Mitchell State Park, New River State Park, Pisgah View State Park, Rendezvous Mountain, South Mountains State Park, Stone Mountain State Park, Mountain Region, Marketing and Communications, Office of the Director, Operations
State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.

About the Tackle Loaner Program

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, Eno River State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Haw River State Park, Jones Lake State Park, Lumber River State Park, Mayo River State Park, Morrow Mountain State Park, New River State Park, South Mountains State Park, Stone Mountain State Park
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Tackle Loaner Program allows new anglers to borrow rods, reels, and other fishing gear free of charge.