Take in the rolling western North Carolina mountains with a stay at Mount Pisgah Campground. Visitor centers and park offices are open, and masks or face coverings are required to enter. Both accesses include diverse habitats that are home to unique species like the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and the Pine Barrens tree frog. The park offers nearly all types of outdoor activity to experience a high country landscape adorned with beautiful waterfalls, winding creeks, and bountiful trout streams. Each park page also has a calendar of Events and Programs, as well as maps of the park you can print and download prior to your visit. Located in the northern portion of the Central Piedmont region of the state, Hanging Rock State Park can overwhelm the senses. The beach is perfect for swimming, beachcombing, or even spotting a dolphin or two. Falls Lake State Recreation area has more than 176 campsites, with hook-ups available, and a 26,000-acre lake. There are no equipment rentals and concessions available. Trails include a portion of the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail, as well as one of the premier mountain bike trail systems in the Triangle area, located at Beaverdam access. North Carolina’s state parks offer camping at most of its sites, with multiple, large family campgrounds at Falls, Jordan and Kerr lakes, and family, primitive, backpacking, canoe and group camping elsewhere throughout the system. Located in Ashe County 25 miles northeast of Boone, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area surrounds a natural landmark that offers vistas as far as Tennessee from its overlooks and Luther Rock. Campers can choose from seven campgrounds and hundreds of campsites to enjoy a serene night by the lake. Campers have more than 1,000 campsites at five accesses to choose from, whether they use a tent, trailer, or RV, and whether they camp with family, friends, or a group. Even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast can find a place to pitch a tent in the state. And you always have the wide beach to walk day or night. At 6,684 feet, the mountain is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and an observation deck provides breathtaking mountain views on a clear day. I love writing and publishing content for digital nomads, remote workers, and passionate travelers like me. North Carolina State Parks comprises a variety of components including some 35 state parks, four state recreation areas, 23 state natural areas, five state trails, seven state lakes and four state rivers for public use and/or preservation across the state. Managed by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, it encompasses 41 state parks and state recreation areas, as well as 33 undeveloped conservation areas, ranging from mountains to piedmont to coast. You may want to book soon. A trail traverses the salt marsh and ends at an observation deck with views of Zeke's Island and the Cape Fear River. Located in Wayne County 15 miles southeast of Goldsboro, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park sits on 90-foot bluffs overlooking the Neuse River. Of the 40 state park campgrounds, 15 are equipped for RV camping. Extensive exhibits educate visitors on fort history and the natural surroundings. View the contact information sheet for the full list of park office phone numbers and email addresses ». With cascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and quiet forests, you’re bound to see a little of everything. A second access area takes visitors through wetland habitats and allows for swimming, paddling, kiteboarding, and windsurfing on the Roanoke Sound. Croatan, Nantahala, Pisgah, and Uwharrie are national forests.