Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Parkway
Roaring Gap NC 28668
336-957-8185
Test your fly-fishing techniques in more than 20 miles of designated trout waters. Or, with more than 16 miles of trails, take a hike in the park. Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1975, Stone Mountain is bounded on the north by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the west by the Thurmond Chatham Game Lands. More than 14,100 acres of mountain beauty offer opportunities for outdoor activities of all kinds.
The Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA)
Elkin NC 28621
336.835.4630
The mission of the non-profit Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) is to increase the quality of life in the Elkin Valley by building and promoting a network of trails and greenways. These trails and greenways will provide educational opportunities, preserve our area history, promote health, wellness and a healthy lifestyle, provide economic opportunities, provide a unique birding opportunity, and offer organized hikes for visitors and residents of the area.
Elkin Recreation & Parks Department
399 US Highway 268 W
Elkin NC 28621
336-794-6478
Elkin Recreation & Parks Departmen
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd
Danbury NC 27016
336-593-8480
Not far from the cities of the Triad area, off the four-lane highways there's another North Carolina to be discoveredsheer cliffs and peaks of bare rock, quiet forests and cascading waterfalls, views of the piedmont plateau that stretch for miles.
Pilot Mountain State Park
1792 Pilot Knob Park Road
Pinnacle NC 27043
336-325-2355
Approach from any direction and see Pilot Mountain rising more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside of the upper Piedmont plateau. Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1976, this solitary peak is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park.
North Carolina Zoological Society & Park
4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro NC 27205
800.488.0444
N.C. Zoo is nationally recognized as one of the nations finest zoos. It was the first American zoo designed from its inception around the "natural habitat" philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild.
Reynolda Gardens
2250 Reynolda Rd
Winston-Salem NC 27106
336-758-5150
Reynolda Gardens is a preserve of woodlands, fields, wetlands and formal gardens originally part of the Reynolda estate.
Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
499 Reservoir Road
Wilkesboro NC 28697
336-921-3390
Authorized purposes of the reservoir are flood control, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife management. The entire reservoir is open for public recreational use. Recreational facilities are available at several areas around the reservoir.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville NC 28802-2136
828-670-1924
The Parkway incorporates several recreation areas, some exceeding 6,000 acres. These parks within the Parkway have visitor centers, camp grounds, picnic areas, trails and, in many instances, concessionaire-operated lodges, restaurants, and other facilities.
Fisher River Park
251 County Home Road
Dobson NC 27017
336 401-8235 reservations
Located on the banks of the Fisher River, Surry Countys Fisher River Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Sports areas include baseball and soccer fields, sand volleyball, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits. In addition there are walking trails, a sensory garden, mountain bike trail and horse arena.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville NC 28646
828-733-4337
Grandfather Mountain is the tallest mountain in the Blue Ridge and the only private park in the world designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve. Marvel at 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon and let our knowledgeable staff help you find your own perfect mountain adventure.
Lake Norman State Park
759 State Park Road
Troutman NC 28166
704-528-6350
Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offering 30.5 miles of single-track trail. Nearby are a 125-yard-long swim beach and bathhouse complex as well as a boat ramp and opportunities for fishing from spots along park trails. A family campground with 32-sites and a group campground are available during warm-weather months, and a community building with kitchen facilities, restrooms and fireplace can be rented for family and group events year round. Free interpretive programs are complemented by educational exhibits throughout the visitor center and along the child-friendly Dragonfly Trail.
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs NC 28644
336-982-2587
The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976 and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New River State Park is base camp for exploration of this river at two principal spots—Wagoner Road Access and US 221 Access. Both offer walk-in camping a few hundred feet from parking areas and both offer paddling access. Primitive, canoe-in camping is available at downstream access areas. Brief trips or multi-day excursions can be arranged with private outfitters or careful planning if visitors bring kayaks or canoes. It’s easy to combine paddling, camping, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing. A visitor center with exhibit hall complements interpretive programs on the river’s history and ecology, and a community building can be rented for family or group gatherings.
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Parkway
Roaring Gap NC
336-957-8185
Website
Elkin Municipal Park
399 US Highway 268 W
Elkin NC
336-794-6478
Website
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd
Danbury NC
336-593-8480
Website
Pilot Mountain State Park
1792 Pilot Knob Park Road
Pinnacle NC
336-325-2355
Website
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro NC
800.488.0444
Website
Reynolda House Museum & Gardens
2250 Reynolda Rd
Winston-Salem NC
336-758-5150
Website
Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
499 Reservoir Road
Wilkesboro NC
336-921-3390
Website
Fisher River Park
251 County Home Road
Dobson NC
336 401-8235 reservations
Website
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville NC
828-733-4337
Website
Lake Norman State Park
759 State Park Road
Troutman NC
704-528-6350
Website
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs NC
336-982-2587
Website