@NCparks

We manage 41+ state parks and natural areas, state trails, and more. We use our Twitter account primarily to post status alerts about parks.

 North Carolina
ncparks.gov
Joined October 2009
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There will be a prescribed burn at #GooseCreekStatePark today, September 29. There are no closures but there will be smoke in the area. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure: airnow.gov/wildfires/when-sm…
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There will be a prescribed burn at Goose Creek State Park today, September 22. There are no closures but there will be smoke in the area. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure: airnow.gov/wildfires/when-sm…
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Boat ramps at Lake Waccamaw are now open.
NC Division of Parks and Recreation@NCparksSep 8
Boat ramps at #LakeWaccamawStatePark are closed until further notice. Emergency personnel are currently conducting an investigation at Lake Waccamaw. Please stay off the water and private drone use is not permitted.
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Boat ramps at #LakeWaccamawStatePark are closed until further notice. Emergency personnel are currently conducting an investigation at Lake Waccamaw. Please stay off the water and private drone use is not permitted.
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There will be a prescribed burn at #JordanLakeStateRecreationArea's Deep River State Trail Moncure Access today, Sept. 8, 2026. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure. airnow.gov/wildfires/when-sm…
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There will be a prescribed burn at #CarolinaBeachStatePark on Tuesday, Sept 8th. Closures include the Nature Trail Lane, Flytrap Trail, Sugarloaf and Campground Trail. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure. airnow.gov/wildfires/when-sm…
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Staff are conducting a prescribed burn today, Thursday, August 6 at #CarversCreekStatePark. There are no trail closures but there will be smoke in the area. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure: airnow.gov/wildfires/when-sm…
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There is a prescribed burn in the Beaverdam Recreation Area of Falls Lake State Recreation Area today, March 10. There will be no closures, but please be aware that there will be smoke in the area during your visit. Smoke safety info: AirNow.Gov
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NC Division of Parks and Recreation retweeted
Anna Stein
@FLONC25 Jan 2024
Did you hear the news that NC State Parks had more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023, up 4% from 2022? 🌳 ⁣ We love exploring state parks throughout the year, and we hope you have the chance to visit one soon!⁣ ⁣ You can find a state park by visiting ncparks.gov/
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Updated closures as of Thursday, 8/31 at 11 a.m. ncparks.gov/news/closures-id…
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North Carolina State Park closures due to Hurricane Idalia: Visit ncparks.gov/closures for the full list.
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Mount Jefferson State Natural – Monday, 7/31 until further notice Restrooms at the summit area are closed. We do not have an estimated reopening at this time. Please use the restrooms at the park office.
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Merchants Millpond State Park – Tuesday, 8/1 Road and parking surfacing will be occurring at the park. The park will remain open, but access to rentals, Lassiter Trail, visitor center, and picnic area may be temporarily affected. Be prepared to park in alternate lots.
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Lake James State Park – Monday 7/31, Tuesday 8/1 and Friday, 8/4 Canoes and paddleboards will not be available to rent due to staff shortage. Please note: kayaks are not available for rent this summer.
NC Division of Parks and Recreation@NCparks25 Jul 2023
Lake James State Park – Tuesday 7/25 and Wednesday 7/26 Canoes and paddleboards will not be available to rent due to staff shortage. Please note: kayaks are not available for rent this summer. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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NC Division of Parks and Recreation retweeted
NC DNCR@ncculture31 Jul 2023
On #WorldRangerDay we are so thankful for our @NCparks rangers and all that they do to protect our natural and cultural resources and to keep us safe. Please thank a ranger today!
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Hanging Rock State Park Beginning on August 1, the park lake will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to staffing shortages.
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NC Division of Parks and Recreation retweeted
NC Aquarium at FF@NCAquariumFF25 Jul 2023
¡Es julio sin plástico! Todos tenemos buenas razones para proteger nuestro planeta. El océano te está llamando para ayudar a proteger las tortugas marinas y otras especies marinas. Vea cómo puede hacer su parte. #PlasticFreeJuly
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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area – Thursday, 7/27 The park will be closed due to road construction. The park may reopen later in the day.
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NC Division of Parks and Recreation retweeted
Secretary Reid Wilson@SecReidWilson26 Jul 2023
At Haw River State Park for Schools in Parks teacher training! ⁦@NCparks⁩ #PATH ⁦@ncculture⁩ #YearoftheTrail
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Lake James State Park – Tuesday 7/25 and Wednesday 7/26 Canoes and paddleboards will not be available to rent due to staff shortage. Please note: kayaks are not available for rent this summer. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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