New River State Park

North Carolina · State Park · River · Open to all

GrillingPropane & charcoalNone for personal grills (designated areas)

On the waterFishing

Things to doHiking · Nature center

AccessOpen to allOpen to all (NC State Parks). No general entrance…

About this place

Paddling park on one of the world's oldest rivers. Some areas closed post-Helene.

Good to know

FishingOK

DogsLeash Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Hours

Elk Shoals Access - Open sunrise to sunset year-round (closed Christmas Day)
Jan 1–Mar 31 · Kings Creek Access - Closed January to March
Nov 1–Dec 31 · Kings Creek Access - Closed November to December (closed Christmas Day)
7:00 AM–7:00 PMJan 1–Feb 28 · U.S. 221 Access - January to February
7:00 AM–7:00 PMDec 1–Dec 31 · U.S. 221 Access - December (closed Christmas Day)
7:00 AM–8:00 PMNov 1–Nov 30 · U.S. 221 Access - November
7:00 AM–9:00 PMMar 1–Apr 30 · U.S. 221 Access - March to April
7:00 AM–9:00 PMApr 1–Apr 30 · Wagoner Access - April
7:00 AM–9:00 PMOct 1–Oct 31 · U.S. 221 Access - October
7:00 AM–9:00 PMOct 1–Oct 31 · Wagoner Access - October
7:00 AM–10:00 PMMay 1–Sep 30 · U.S. 221 Access - May to September
7:00 AM–10:00 PMMay 1–Sep 30 · Wagoner Access - May to September
8:00 AM–6:00 PMJan 1–Mar 31 · Wagoner Access - January to March
8:00 AM–6:00 PMNov 1–Dec 31 · Wagoner Access - November to December (closed Christmas Day)
8:00 AM–8:00 PMApr 1–Apr 30 · Kings Creek Access - April
8:00 AM–8:00 PMOct 1–Oct 31 · Kings Creek Access - October
8:00 AM–9:00 PMMay 1–Sep 30 · Kings Creek Access - May to September

What's here

Picnic tables

Shower

Hiking

Nature center

Location

New River State Park

RegionNorth Carolina

Coordinates36.4676° N, 81.3403° W

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Common questions

Can you grill at New River State Park?

Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at New River State Park. None for personal grills (designated areas). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.

Do you need a permit or reservation?

None for personal grills (designated areas).

Are dogs allowed?

Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

What are the hours at New River State Park?

Elk Shoals Access - Open sunrise to sunset year-round (closed Christmas Day); Jan 1–Mar 31 · Kings Creek Access - Closed January to March; Nov 1–Dec 31 · Kings Creek Access - Closed November to December (closed Christmas Day).