Eno River State Park: Hours, Fees and Dog Rules

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Eno River State Park is a North Carolina state park in Durham, Durham County, in our Triangle region. Day-use admission is free. The gate closes between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., depending on the month. It is closed on Christmas Day. Facts read from the official page on October 27, 2026.

• AdmissionFree day use
• HoursCloses 7 to 10 p.m.Opens 7 a.m., by month
• ClosedChristmas Dayother holidays: open
• DogsOn a 6 ft leashmore rules below

About Eno River State Park

Seven access areas follow the Eno River northwest of Durham, with landmarks such as the Cascades and the historic Occoneechee Speedway. Anglers, birdwatchers and photographers use the river, which is often shallow and tricky to paddle.

Eno River State Park Hours

At the Fews Ford Access table, the gate closes between 7 p.m. (Dec to Feb) and 10 p.m. (May to Sep). It opens 7 a.m. Month by month, as the park prints it:

• Visitor Center: The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From March through October, the visitor center is open until 8 p.m. on Fridays.
• The park is closed on Christmas Day.
• The park is open during all other holidays.
• The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day.
• The visitor center is open during all other holidays.

This park prints 4 hour tables because its accesses keep different gates; the first one is used for the tiles above.

Admission and Fees

There are no fees required to access Eno River State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Planning several parks? Our State Parks Passport guide sets every park’s fees and dog rules side by side.

Dogs and Strollers

• Dogs: 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.
• Strollers: Not published. The park page does not say whether strollers are allowed; call the park office (984-250-1370) before you go.

Directions and Contact

• Address: 6131 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705
• Phone: 984-250-1370
• Map point: 36.07830,-79.00500. Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Durham town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match. Directions in Google Maps
• Official page: www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/eno-river-state-park

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What We Could Not Verify

• Hours and closures change at short notice for weather and staffing; check the official page the day you go.
• Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.

Sources

1. Eno River State Park on NC State Parks (read 2026-10-27)
2. NC State Parks: park list and fees (read 2026-10-27)
3. OpenStreetMap (map point check)

Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.