North Carolina State Parks offer hiking, boating, fishing, camping, paddling, picnicking and much more. We’re lucky in the Triangle that there are so many close by. Many also offer free guided hikes and nature programs.
We’ve put together a photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks, as well as a guide to some amazing North Carolina waterfalls.
Read on for a list of North Carolina State Parks in and near the Triangle, as well as a list of events coming up at these parks. Make sure to follow the links to register and for more information.
North Carolina State Parks In or Near the Triangle
Please note that most of the parks have more than one entrance. To see all of the access points, follow the links to the official pages of the parks.
Also, follow each link to see what amenities and activities each park has to offer.
Jordan Lake State Park
280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523
919-362-0586
Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13304 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-676-1027
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705
919-383-1686
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617
919-571-4170
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-383-1686
Haw River State Park
339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214
Mayo River State Park
500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027
Pilot Mountain State Park
1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016
Raven Rock State Park
3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546
Upcoming Events at North Carolina State Parks
Here’s a list of events coming up at North Carolina State Parks in or near the Triangle. All are free, unless otherwise noted. Schedule is subject to change.
Registration is required for most of these events. Follow each link for complete information and call the park to find out about registering.
Native Perennial Flowers
Monday, May 29, 2023
3 to 4 p.m.
William B. Umstead State Park — Reedy Creek Gardens
3200 N Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC 27513
Free (but follow link to register and for more information)
Join Ranger Nick for an introduction to native flowers and how they can be used in your home garden!
We will walk around the Reedy Creek pollinator garden and rain garden, learn about the native plants that were chosen, and discuss how to incorporate these plants into your home landscaping.
Mushrooms of the Carolinas with Alan and Arleen Bessette
Saturday, June 17, 2023
1 to 2:30 p.m.
William B. Umstead State Park – Visitor Center
8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
Free (but follow link to register and for more information)
Join mushroom experts and field guide authors Alan and Arleen Bessette to learn about local fungus species and find mushrooms in the park!
Alan and Arleen will give a presentation in the visitor center auditorium highlighting the many mushroom species native to our area. Then we’ll take a walk in the woods to find some fruiting fungi!
Wear comfortable clothing, supportive hiking shoes and bug spray, and bring water.
Upcoming Events in the Triangle
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Willam B. Umstead State Park — Reedy Creek Gardens (Cary)
3200 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
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