Merchants Millpond State Park
North Carolina State Park
Merchants Millpond State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Merchants Millpond State Park for day use, except for boat rentals. Fees are also charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Merchants Millpond State Park hours
January–February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March–May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June–August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September–October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November–December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is open during all other holidays.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Merchants Millpond State Park
A 760-acre millpond more than 190 years old, where old-growth cypress draped in Spanish moss turn Lassiter Swamp into an enchanted forest. Paddle the placid shallows or hike the rim — American alligators reach the northern edge of their range here.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
Camping options
- Paddle-in sites
- Tent sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone252-357-1191
Address176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC 27938
🎒 Gear up for Merchants Millpond State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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