Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
North Carolina State Natural Area
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area for day use. Fees are charged for certain event permits.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area hours
January–February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March–April: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May–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 Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
A quick escape from Durham, with trails winding through mountain laurel and rhododendron and a summit overlook made for sunsets. Two quiet ponds hold fish, and the rare brown elfin butterfly has lived on the mountain since the Ice Age.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
Contact
Phone984-250-1370
Address625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
🎒 Gear up for Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bug spray
- Tackle kits
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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