North Carolina State Parks

Naturally Wonderful

Our Mission

To conserve and protect

To provide outdoor recreational opportunities

To provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship

Conserve & protect

Over 204, 000 acresChimney RockGrandfather MountainMayo River Haw RiverBeech Creek Bog

Conserve & protect

Prescribed fire programNon-native (Exotic) Invasive plant managementNon-native animal managementEnvironmental review & compliance

Ge Gen

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Eastern Box Turtle

Salamander

Eastern Hognose Snake

Columbine

Great Laurel

Timber Rattlesnake

Poison Ivy

Recreation

Drive-to tent campingTrailer or RV campingCanoe-in campsitesGroup campingBackpack camping

Recreation

HikingHorseback ridingCanoeingFishingBicyclingRock climbingSwimmingPicnickingExhibit halls

Interpretation & Environmental EducationNC State Park Curriculum (EELE’s)Continued training for rangersPublic programsProfessional development workshopsVideosExhibit halls