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About the Division of Parks & Recreation About the State Parks System North Carolina Trails System Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grants Some facilities and areas closed due to COVID-19 Click here to see full details on what is open at each park Phase 2 has been extended in North Carolina until at least September 11, 2020. Currently, most trails and restrooms are open. Several boat ramps are open. Most campsites, with the exception of group campsites and group camps, are open. All camping reservations must be done online . There are no walk-up reservations. Visitors must book online by 9:00 p.m. the day of their reservation. (The only exceptions are backcountry campsites with self-registration boxes at trailheads. Please check the park pages regarding this for more information.) All inland swim beaches and swim areas are CLOSED. This includes the swim beaches at: Cliffs of the Neuse, Goose Creek, Hanging Rock, Jones Lake, Lake James, and Lake Norman state parks; the swim piers at Lake Waccamaw, Pettigrew, and Singletary Lake state parks; and all swim areas at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, and Kerr Lake state recreation areas. Visitor centers, playgrounds, exhibits, meeting rooms, community buildings, and retail areas are also closed. There are no facility rentals available, including picnic shelters. There are no equipment rentals and concessions available. When you're at the park: Maintain a social distance of 6 feet, regardless of the behavior of others Bring a mask or face covering; they are required to be worn when social distancing cannot be implemented Share the trail — warn other trail users of your presence, step to the side or wait at the end of a bridge Do not enter restrooms until others have cleared out and please be patient when staff is cleaning them Touch as few surfaces as possible Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit Do not share equipment like phones or cameras with other visitors If the park seems crowded when you arrive, come back another time Stay at home if you are exhibiting symptoms Thank you for following these guidelines and helping us keep you, your fellow visitors and our staff safe as we open facilities at our parks. Posted on: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 9:24am Home Our Mission The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education. Conservation : To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina’s natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system; Recreation : To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and Education : To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state’s natural and cultural heritage. North Carolina Friends of State Parks www.ncfsp.org Contact a park: View the contact sheet for the email address and phone number of each park » Camping and facility reservations: 1-877-722-6762 Raleigh central office: (General information – please do not call this number for camping or park-specific questions) 919-707-9300 state.parks@ncparks.gov Office Hours 9:00am to 5:00pm weekdays only 121 W. Jones St. 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1615 Quick links Contact us Privacy policy Fees Rules Find a park Jobs Volunteer Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation...