Stone Mountain State Park

Trails Status

Hiking Trails

OPEN

Bridle Trails

CLOSED

Camping

Activities

Trails

Facilities

About the Park

Map of North Carolina with a star indicating the location of Stone Mountain State Park

Located in Alleghany and Wilkes counties 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Stone Mountain State Park is home to the 600-foot granite dome that is a designated National Natural Landmark and the historic Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th-century farm situated at the mountain base. The park offers nearly all types of outdoor activity to experience a high country landscape adorned with beautiful waterfalls, winding creeks, and bountiful trout streams. A portion of the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail runs through the park near the backcountry campsites. 

Camping

  • Tent sites (including backpacking sites)
  • Trailer and RV sites (some with electric and water hookups)
  • Group tent sites
  • Dump station
  • Showers
  • Firewood

Activities

  • Hiking (20 miles)
  • Horseback riding (10 miles)
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking
  • Rock climbing

Amenities

  • Amphitheater
  • Picnic shelters
  • Visitor center and exhibits
  • Bathhouse
  • Horse trailer parking

Plan Your Visit

Address

3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668

GPS: 36.3873, -81.0273

 

Current Weather

28668 Roaring Gap, NC 

Maps

Caution in Waterfall Areas

Please follow safety rules and encourage others to do the same when you are near waterfall areas.

Fees

There are no fees required to access Stone Mountain State Park for day use. Fees are also charged for camping, group climbing, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Pets

Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Park Hours

Tab/Accordion Items

Month

Hours
January 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February 7 a.m. to 6 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 8 p.m.
October 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Camping

24-hour campground access is available via Royal Camp Lane.

Fishing

Available year-round during regular park hours

Picnic Shelters

Shelters close 30 minutes prior to park closing hours. 

From December to February, open Monday to Friday only, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From March to November, open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exhibits are open during visitor center hours.

Hutchinson Homestead

Open May to October, on weekends only

Visitors are welcome to walk the Homestead site grounds when the site is not open.

Garden Creek Baptist Church Historic Site

Services are held at 9 a.m.:

  • from May to October, every Sunday
  • from November to April, only on the first Sunday of every month

Visitors are welcome to walk the church grounds when the church is closed.

Education

Ecology & History

Videos

Field Trips

Learning Materials

Additional Links

Scheduled Events at Stone Mountain State Park

Park staff lead regularly scheduled interpretive programs that allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful. Learning opportunities are available for all ages. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration.

Host Your Event at the Park

Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. State parks are great places for birthday parties, reunions, weddings, and more. Learn more about event permits and fees on the Facilities page.

Park Rules

Jobs

News

Park Planning

Friends of Stone Mountain State Park

Join, volunteer, or donate! The Friends of Stone Mountain State Park promotes, supports, and advocates for Stone Mountain State Park through organizing volunteer efforts, educating visitors, hosting events, and fundraising.

Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks – Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.

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