New River State Park – U.S. 221 Access
Location: Ashe County, 36 miles northeast of Boone
At the park, you can find: 26.5 miles of the New River; the hellbender salamander; 14 rare and threatened species of flora
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New River State Park – Wagoner Access
Location: Ashe County, 31 miles northeast of Boone
At the park, you can find: 26.5 miles of the New River; the hellbender salamander; 14 rare and threatened species of flora
Highlights at this access: backpack or paddle-in camping to Riverbend/Peaks area; also has walk-in or paddle-in campsites at the access
Rendezvous Mountain
Location: Wilkes County, 30 miles east of Boone
You can find: Blue Ridge mountain and its hardwood forest habitat
Highlights: views of nearby mountains, such as Grandfather, Table Rock, and Hawksbill; Purlear Creek
South Mountains State Park – Clear Creek Access
Location: Burke County, 55 miles east of Asheville
You can find: elevations up to 3,000 feet, mountain streams, and the rosebay rhododendron
Highlights: day-use only access for hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and fishing; Clear Creek lake and watershed; stream crossings and small waterfalls
South Mountains State Park – Jacob Fork Access
Location: Burke County, 70 miles east of Asheville
You can find: elevations up to 3,000 feet, mountain streams, and the rosebay rhododendron
Stone Mountain State Park
Location: Alleghany County, 62 miles northwest of Winston-Salem
You can find: Stone Mountain and rich natural communities as you traverse the summit
Highlights: tent, trailer and RV camping; Hutchinson Homestead; waterfalls; bridle trails; trout fishing; backpack camping; Garden Creek Baptist Church