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The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation manages over 250,000 acres of iconic landscape across our state in our parks, recreation areas, and natural areas, with a mission dedicated to conservation, recreation, and education.
- Camping
Camping at one of our state parks is a great way to stretch...
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- State Parks
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- Conservation
The ecosystems and cultural features protected by the state...
- Recreation
North Carolina state parks offer endless opportunities for...
- Education
We offer a lot of engaging programs at state parks, such as...
- News
This page lists all state parks news releases and blogs. Use...
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Scheduled Events at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area....
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Explore North Carolina's State Parks. Whether you're a veteran outdoorsman looking for a challenging hike or place to camp, or are newer to nature and looking for an easy swim, picnic or boat ride; North Carolina's 39 state parks and recreation areas give you access to countless unique parks, lakes, rivers and trails located from our state's ...
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The State of North Carolina has a group of protected areas known as the North Carolina State Park System, which is managed by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation ( NCDPR ), an agency of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR).
Park NameWeb- SiteRegionCounty Or CountiesCoastCoastal PlainMountainsRutherford, Polk, Buncombe, Henderson ...Coastal PlainFeb 29, 2024 · The North Carolina state parks system welcomed more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023 and acquired over 2,890 acres of new land, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Visitation at state parks increased by 4% — more than 755,000 — from 2022.