Charlotte Observer

Three NC state parks remain closed indefinitely after Helene, including the largest

The fallen trees that blocked the road in South Mountains State Park are cut up now and piled in the parking lots. The 33-stall barn in the equestrian campground survived untouched by the remnants of ...
The Herald-Sun

These 5 NC state parks are reopening after Hurricane Helene. But many are still closed

Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at ...
Raleigh News & Observer

NC State Parks are raising camping and visitor fees. Here’s when and how much

Victoria Taylor and her daughter Emma Grace, 12, light sparklers at one of the cabin rental sites in the family campground at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman. Cabin rental prices will stay the same ...
WSOC-TV

Five western NC state parks reopen after Helene closures, including Crowders Mountain

CHARLOTTE — Five state parks reopened on Friday after being closed for Helene cleanup, North Carolina State Parks and Recreation announced. Parks that reopened on Friday include: Crowders Mountain ...
The Island Packet

Cooper: State parks to reopen in phase 1. Rangers: It’s ‘weird’ without people around.

Gov. Roy Cooper says if all goes well in the fight against coronavirus, North Carolina state parks can reopen May 9, meaning people would be able once again to visit the stone tower atop Mount ...
Charlotte Observer

NC State Parks are raising camping and visitor fees. Here’s when and how much

The N.C. State Parks system is raising some user fees for its facilities across the state to reflect increased costs of operation. The state Division of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the ...