Closures

Many of our locations have been heavily impacted by the aftermath of Helene and other weather events. We are actively assessing the damage and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
 

State Parks:

  • Chimney Rock State Park: The entire park is closed.
  • Crowders Mountain State Park: camping remains closed through at least Nov. 30; all other facilities are currently open
  • Elk Knob State Park: trails will reopen for day use on Nov. 15; campsites remain closed and longer hikes are discouraged while maintenance roads are under repair
  • Falls Lake State Recreation Area: All accesses and most campsites are open. Boat ramps Highway 50, Holly Point and Rolling View are closed. Some shelters are Sandling Beach and Rolling View are closed. A few campsites at Holly Point are also closed.
  • Gorges State Park: Frozen Creek Access, including all backcountry campsites, will reopen on Nov. 15; Lime Kilns and Foothills trails will remain closed; all other facilities are currently open
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park: Profile parking access, Profile Trail, Profile Connector Trail, and Profile campsites are closed until further notice (long-term closure); all other facilities are currently open
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: Some campsites are closed. Park staff are contacting campers with affected reservations for options.
  • Lake James State Park: Paddy’s Creek and Catawba River accesses will reopen on Nov. 15, with most trails, including some mountain bike loops, reopening at both accesses (see ncparks.gov for full list of trail status); Paddy’s Creek campsites will also reopen Nov. 15; Catawba River and Long Arm paddle-in campsites will remain closed; Lake James remains at flood stage so Paddy’s Creek beach, picnic areas, fishing piers, and Hidden Cove boat ramp will also remain closed until further notice; NC Department of Transportation road work continues in the vicinity so please use caution during your visit
  • Lake Norman State Park: cabins remain closed to new reservations but existing reservations are being honored; all other facilities are currently open
  • Mount Jefferson State Natural Area: The entire park is closed.
  • Mount Mitchell State Park: the entire park remains closed until further notice (long-term closure)
  • New River State Park: U.S. 221 access visitor center and campsites will reopen on Nov. 15; all trails and all other accesses remain closed
  • Rendezvous Mountain: all facilities are currently open
  • South Mountains State Park: The entire park is closed.
  • Stone Mountain State Park: park will reopen for day use on Nov. 15; existing camping reservations have been contacted and are being honored; all campsites will reopen for new reservations on Nov. 18; some sections of Mountains-to-Sea State Trail will remain closed

State Historic Sites:

  • Vance Birthplace 
  • Thomas Wolfe Memorial
  • Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson

Regional Museums:

  • Mountain Gateway Museum