About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
Bridge Closure on South Turkey Multiuse Trail at William B. Umstead State Park:
The bridge needs replacement and has been removed. There is no path across Crabtree Creek currently. For your safety, do not use Ebenezer Church Road bridge due to vehicle traffic. Visit our blog post for more information.
Most state parks in western North Carolina have reopened at least partially.
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area remains closed. Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains are closed long-term until further notice. Visit ncparks.gov/closures for more information on the status of all facilities.
Check out our new programs!
Come learn and explore with new fall programs including Year of the Bear Trivia, Trail Cameras 101, All About Box Turtles, and a variety of Guided Hikes! Click here for the calendar of upcoming events.
Donate to Hurricane Recovery
Please give to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from Helene Donate Now
Now hiring:
William B. Umstead is currently accepting applications for General Utility Workers. For more information on the positions and how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.
Information and Resources on Hurricane Helene
For North Carolina residents and visitors impacted by Hurricane Helene Go Now
The Family Campground remains closed for a major renovation project.
The renovated campground will have a new bathhouse & significant improvements to the campsites. We plan to re-open in Spring 2025.