Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC

The site of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, with impressive cliffs overlooking the Neuse River, has been a landmark for centuries. Five hiking trai... Read More

Goose Creek State Park

2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC

The eight miles of trails at Goose Creek State Park lead visitors through a broad range of coastal experiences—live oaks draped in Spanish mo... Read More

Hammocks Beach State Park

1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC

A crown jewel of the North Carolina coast and Hammocks Beach State Park is Bear Island—a 3-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island accessible b... Read More

Medoc Mountain State Park

1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC

Serenity seems to pervade Medoc Mountain State Park, enhanced by gentle Fishing Creek and a scenic open meadow that spreads from the picnic grounds... Read More

Jones Lake State Park

4117 Hwy 242 N, Elizabethtown, NC

Jones Lake State Park has long been a community destination for lazy picnics under the shade of tall pines and swimming in the lake’s shallow... Read More

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Hikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Tr... Read More

Raven Rock State Park

3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC

The Cape Fear River is the frequent hiking destination for visitors entering Raven Rock State Park, whether it’s Lanier Falls, the Fish Traps... Read More

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC

Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 12,000-acre reservoir. M... Read More

Nature Park

2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC

Nature Park AmenitiesAmphitheatre / ClassroomDisc GolfMulti-Use Trails / Environmental Education StationsDog Park (registration required)Multi-Age ... Read More

Carvers Creek State Park

2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC

Amenities at the relatively new Carvers Creek State Park have centered on Long Valley Farm, the historic retreat of a Rockefeller family member, as... Read More

Lake Waccamaw State Park

1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC

A visit to Lake Waccamaw State Park unveils one of the most unique bodies of water in the world and one of the greatest geological mysteries—... Read More

Carolina Beach State Park

1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC

With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking ... Read More

Fort Macon State Park

2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC

Fort Macon State Park has multiple personalities as the site of a perfectly restored Civil War-era fort, a museum-quality coastal education center ... Read More

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, NC

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of this 50,000-acre reservoir that reaches int... Read More

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

280 State Park Road, Apex, NC

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of nine access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 14,000-acre reservoir. M... Read More

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