Our staff are assisting with the statewide emergency and rescue efforts in western North Carolina. The division is currently prioritizing resources, both staff and equipment, towards immediate and lifesaving needs.
All state parks west of I-77 are closed
Light up the Millpond is happening again this year!
Local organizations donate holiday decorations to the park, and visitors can drive through and see the lights. Admission is free.
Event dates:
Exciting news!
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation announced that it has awarded $6.6 million in grants for 17 land acquisition projects on state trails in nine counties. The funding comes from the Complete the Trails Program and will lev
After your turkey dinner, how about getting your family and friends together for some gingerbread house-making fun? Lake Norman State Park is hosting a gingerbread house contest from Dec. 1 to Dec. 8! Houses will be on display at the visitor center, and t
