New River State Park
North Carolina State Park
New River State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access New River State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
New River State Park hours
January–February: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March–April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May–September: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December: 7 a.m. to 7 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 New River State Park
Seven accesses on a National Wild and Scenic River that flows north through three states, gentle enough for tubes and first-time paddlers. Paddle-in campgrounds keep it remote, and the hellbender, the largest salamander in the country, lives in the valley.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
More North Carolina state parks with full RV hookups · swimming
Camping options
- Paddle-in sites
- Tent sites
- RV/trailer sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone336-982-2587
Address358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
🎒 Gear up for New River State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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