Pilot Mountain State Park
About this place
Distinctive quartzite knob; mountain and Yadkin River sections.
Good to know
FishingOK
DogsLeash Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times. Pets are prohibited from entering any building.
Hours
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PMNov 1–Nov 30 · Mountain Section, November
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PMMar 1–Mar 31 · Mountain Section, March
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PMApr 1–Apr 30 · Mountain Section, April
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PMOct 1–Oct 31 · Mountain Section, October
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PMMay 1–May 31 · Mountain Section, May
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PMJun 1–Jun 30 · Mountain Section, June
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PMJul 1–Jul 31 · Mountain Section, July
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PMAug 1–Aug 31 · Mountain Section, August
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PMSep 1–Sep 30 · Mountain Section, September
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PMJan 1–Jan 31 · Mountain Section, January
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PMDec 1–Dec 24 · Mountain Section, December (closed Christmas Day)
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PMFeb 1–Feb 29 · Mountain Section, February
- 8:30 AM–5:00 PMJan 1–Jan 31 · River Section, January
- 8:30 AM–5:00 PMDec 1–Dec 24 · River Section, December (closed Christmas Day)
- 8:30 AM–6:00 PMFeb 1–Feb 29 · River Section, February
- 8:30 AM–6:00 PMNov 1–Nov 30 · River Section, November
- 8:30 AM–7:00 PMMar 1–Mar 31 · River Section, March
- 8:30 AM–7:00 PMApr 1–Apr 30 · River Section, April
- 8:30 AM–7:00 PMOct 1–Oct 31 · River Section, October
- 8:30 AM–8:00 PMMay 1–May 31 · River Section, May
- 8:30 AM–8:00 PMJun 1–Jun 30 · River Section, June
- 8:30 AM–8:00 PMJul 1–Jul 31 · River Section, July
- 8:30 AM–8:00 PMAug 1–Aug 31 · River Section, August
- 8:30 AM–8:00 PMSep 1–Sep 30 · River Section, September
What's here
Picnic tables
Parking
Shower
Hiking
Nature center
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Pilot Mountain State Park?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Pilot Mountain 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 must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times. Pets are prohibited from entering any building.
What are the hours at Pilot Mountain State Park?
7:00 AM–7:00 PM · Nov 1–Nov 30 · Mountain Section, November; 7:00 AM–8:00 PM · Mar 1–Mar 31 · Mountain Section, March; 7:00 AM–8:00 PM · Apr 1–Apr 30 · Mountain Section, April.
