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Stone Mountain State Park is a North Carolina state park in Roaring Gap, Alleghany County, in our High Country region. Day-use admission is free. The gate closes between 6 p.m. and 9 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 6 to 9 p.m.Opens 7 a.m., by month
- ClosedChristmas Dayother holidays: open
- DogsOn a 6 ft leashmore rules below
About Stone Mountain State Park
A 600-foot granite dome, a National Natural Landmark, rises above waterfalls, creeks and trout streams. The restored mid-19th-century Hutchinson Homestead sits at its base, and part of the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail passes through.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Day-use admission is free.
Closes 6 to 9 p.m.Bring the Dog?
Dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet, with limits indoors and in some areas.
Full rules belowMake It a Trip
New River State Park is about 18 miles away (straight line).
3 units within 30 miles
Stone Mountain State Park Hours
The gate closes between 6 p.m. (Nov to Feb) and 9 p.m. (May to Aug). It opens 7 a.m. Month by month, as the park prints it:
Bars show the hour the gate closes, drawn from the month table below it. Taller means later.
| Month | Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| June | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
- Visitor Center: From December to February, open Monday to Friday only, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. From March to November, open daily, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits are open during visitor center hours.
- The park is closed on Christmas Day.
- The park is open during all other holidays.
Admission and Fees
There are no fees required to access Stone Mountain State Park for day use. Fees are also charged for camping, group climbing, 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 (336-957-8185) before you go.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668
- Phone: 336-957-8185
- Map point: 36.38730,-81.02730. Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/stone-mountain-state-park
State Parks Near Stone Mountain State Park
- 1New River State ParkState Parkabout 18 mi
- 2Rendezvous MountainState Park Unitabout 19 mi
- 3Mount Jefferson State Natural AreaState Natural Areaabout 25 mi
- 4Pilot Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 32 mi
- 5Elk Knob State ParkState Parkabout 37 mi
- 6Hanging Rock State ParkState Parkabout 43 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to visit Stone Mountain State Park?
Day-use admission is free, per the park page. Camping, boat rentals, swim passes, event permits and reservations can cost extra where the park offers them.
Are dogs allowed at Stone Mountain State Park?
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 time does Stone Mountain State Park close?
It depends on the month: the gate closes between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the first table the park prints. See the month table above for your date.
Is Stone Mountain State Park open on Christmas?
The park is closed on Christmas Day.
Are strollers allowed at Stone Mountain State Park?
Not published. The park page does not mention strollers, so call the park office before you go.
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
- Stone Mountain State Park on NC State Parks (read 2026-10-27)
- NC State Parks: park list and fees (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point check)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Stone Mountain State Park: Hours, Fees and Dog Rules”, itsnorthcarolina.com/places/stone-mountain-state-park/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.