{ "id": "nc-places", "name": "North Carolina State Parks Dataset", "description": "North Carolina state park units (parks, recreation areas, natural areas) with city, county, region, address, map point, day-use admission, hours summary, closure, dog and stroller rules, each read from the park page on ncparks.gov and dated.", "page": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/nc-places/", "csv": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/downloads/nc-places.csv", "json": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/downloads/nc-places.json", "schema": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/schema/nc-places.json", "derived": false, "inputs": null, "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "attribution": "It's North Carolina (itsnorthcarolina.com), CC BY 4.0", "citation": "It's North Carolina (2026). North Carolina State Parks Dataset. https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/nc-places/", "publisher": "It's North Carolina", "geo_scope": "North Carolina, USA", "last_checked": "2026-10-27", "row_count": 43, "columns": [ "name", "type", "city", "county", "region", "address", "phone", "latitude", "longitude", "coordinate_source", "day_use_admission", "free_day_use", "hours_summary", "closure", "dog_rule", "stroller_rule", "official_url", "page_url", "checked" ], "column_notes": { "name": "Official unit name", "type": "State Park, State Recreation Area, State Natural Area, Nature Preserve or State Park Unit", "city": "City or town of the park address", "county": "County (or counties) from the park page", "region": "Our editorial region (not an official designation)", "address": "Street address from the NC State Parks list", "phone": "Park phone number", "latitude": "Decimal degrees, blank when no point passed our 25-mile check", "longitude": "Decimal degrees, blank when no point passed our 25-mile check", "coordinate_source": "Where the point came from and how it was checked", "day_use_admission": "Day-use admission as the park page states it, or Not published", "free_day_use": "yes, partly or unknown", "hours_summary": "Lowest to highest closing time computed from the first month table, or Not published", "closure": "Closure line from the park page (for example Christmas Day), or Not published", "dog_rule": "Pet rule as the park page states it, or Not published", "stroller_rule": "Not published where the park page does not state one", "official_url": "Park page on ncparks.gov the row was read from", "page_url": "Our page for the park", "checked": "Date (YYYY-MM-DD) the row was read" }, "rows": [ { "name": "Carolina Beach State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Carolina Beach", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "address": "1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428", "phone": "910-458-8206", "latitude": 34.0472, "longitude": -77.9066, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings or in camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/carolina-beach-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/carolina-beach-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Carvers Creek State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Spring Lake", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390", "phone": "910-436-4681", "latitude": 35.197, "longitude": -78.9767, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours – Both Accesses", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/carvers-creek-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/carvers-creek-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Chimney Rock State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Chimney Rock", "county": "Rutherford", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "743 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC 28720", "phone": "828-625-1823", "latitude": 35.4327, "longitude": -82.2502, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Rumbling Bald day use free; Chimney Rock attraction charges per person (amount not on park page)", "free_day_use": "partly", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Rumbling Bald Access", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings or in the elevator at the Chimney Rock attraction. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/chimney-rock-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/chimney-rock-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Cliffs of the Neuse State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Seven Springs", "county": "Wayne", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC 28578", "phone": "919-778-6234", "latitude": 35.24096, "longitude": -77.88791, "coordinate_source": "OpenStreetMap point for the park (the park page's own coordinates did not pass the 25-mile check)", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach, inside buildings, or in camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/cliffs-neuse-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/cliffs-neuse-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Crowders Mountain State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Kings Mountain", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086", "phone": "980-460-8042", "latitude": 35.2133, "longitude": -81.2935, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Day-Use Accesses", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/crowders-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/crowders-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Dismal Swamp State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "South Mills", "county": "Camden", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "2294 U.S. 17 N., South Mills, NC 27976", "phone": "252-771-6593", "latitude": 36.5057, "longitude": -76.3551, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the South Mills town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/dismal-swamp-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/dismal-swamp-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Elk Knob State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Todd", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "address": "5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC 28684", "phone": "828-297-7261", "latitude": 36.3325, "longitude": -81.6906, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/elk-knob-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/elk-knob-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Eno River State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "address": "6131 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705", "phone": "984-250-1370", "latitude": 36.0783, "longitude": -79.005, "coordinate_source": "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", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Fews Ford Access", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/eno-river-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/eno-river-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Falls Lake State Recreation Area", "type": "State Recreation Area", "city": "Wake Forest", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "address": "13304 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587", "phone": "984-867-8000", "latitude": 36.0116, "longitude": -78.6888, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free most of year; per-vehicle entrance fee on certain days (amount not on park page)", "free_day_use": "partly", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Hours for Day-Use Areas", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on swim beaches or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/falls-lake-state-recreation-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/falls-lake-state-recreation-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Fort Fisher State Recreation Area", "type": "State Recreation Area", "city": "Kure Beach", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "address": "1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449", "phone": "910-458-5798", "latitude": 33.9534, "longitude": -77.929, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Kure Beach town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted on the swim beach or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/fort-fisher-state-recreation-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/fort-fisher-state-recreation-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Fort Macon State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Atlantic Beach", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "address": "2303 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512", "phone": "252-726-3775", "latitude": 34.6979, "longitude": -76.6783, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Atlantic Beach town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 5:30 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Bathhouse Area", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted on the swim beach, inside the fort, or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/fort-macon-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/fort-macon-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Goose Creek State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Washington", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC 27889", "phone": "252-507-6456", "latitude": 35.4818, "longitude": -76.9014, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings or in camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/goose-creek-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/goose-creek-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Gorges State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Sapphire", "county": "Transylvania", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774", "phone": "828-556-6056", "latitude": 35.096, "longitude": -82.951, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/gorges-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/gorges-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Grandfather Mountain State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Banner Elk", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "address": "9872 N.C. 105 S., Suite 6, Banner Elk, NC 28604", "phone": "828-963-9522", "latitude": 36.1549, "longitude": -81.7872, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 5 to 8 p.m. (opens 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. In addition, many park trails are steep and not recommended for pets, so please review the Trails page and plan accordingly. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/grandfather-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/grandfather-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Hammocks Beach State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Swansboro", "county": "Onslow", "region": "Coast", "address": "1572 Hammock Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584", "phone": "910-326-4881", "latitude": 34.671, "longitude": -77.1429, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Swansboro town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings, on the ferry, or in the swimming area. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/hammocks-beach-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/hammocks-beach-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Hanging Rock State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Danbury", "county": "Stokes", "region": "Triad", "address": "1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016", "phone": "336-593-8480", "latitude": 36.4119, "longitude": -80.2541, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Main Park Gate Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach, inside buildings, or in vacation cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/hanging-rock-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/hanging-rock-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Haw River State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Browns Summit", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "address": "339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214", "phone": "336-520-6348", "latitude": 36.2508, "longitude": -79.7563, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Iron Ore Belt Access", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/haw-river-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/haw-river-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Jockey's Ridge State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "address": "300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959", "phone": "252-573-6108", "latitude": 35.9642, "longitude": -75.633, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Nags Head town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Due to hot sand and sandspurs, we recommend protection for paws; sand temperatures may be as much as 30 degrees higher than air temperatures. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/jockeys-ridge-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/jockeys-ridge-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Jones Lake State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Elizabethtown", "county": "Bladen", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "4117 N.C. 242 N., Elizabethtown, NC 28337", "phone": "910-588-4550", "latitude": 34.6827, "longitude": -78.5954, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Elizabethtown town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/jones-lake-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/jones-lake-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Jordan Lake State Recreation Area", "type": "State Recreation Area", "city": "Apex", "county": "Chatham", "region": "Triangle", "address": "280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523", "phone": "919-372-6000", "latitude": 35.7355, "longitude": -79.0165, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free most of year; per-vehicle entrance fee on certain days (amount not on park page)", "free_day_use": "partly", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Hours for All Day-Use Areas", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on swim beaches or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Kerr Lake State Recreation Area", "type": "State Recreation Area", "city": "Henderson", "county": "Vance", "region": "Triangle", "address": "6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, NC 27537", "phone": "252-438-7791", "latitude": 36.4411, "longitude": -78.3688, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free most of year; per-vehicle entrance fee on certain days (amount not on park page)", "free_day_use": "partly", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Hours for All Day-Use Areas", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on swim beaches or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/kerr-lake-state-recreation-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/kerr-lake-state-recreation-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Lake James State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Nebo", "county": "McDowell", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "2229 Lake James State Park Road, Nebo, NC 28761", "phone": "828-544-6800", "latitude": 35.7503, "longitude": -81.892, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Day-Use Accesses", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach or inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-james-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/lake-james-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Lake Norman State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Troutman", "county": "Iredell", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166", "phone": "704-528-6350", "latitude": 35.6725, "longitude": -80.9325, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Day-Use Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach, inside buildings, or in camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/lake-norman-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Lake Waccamaw State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Lake Waccamaw", "county": "Columbus", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450", "phone": "910-646-4748", "latitude": 34.279, "longitude": -78.4654, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-waccamaw-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/lake-waccamaw-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Lower Haw River State Natural Area", "type": "State Natural Area", "city": "Pittsboro", "county": "Chatham", "region": "Triangle", "address": "160 Bynum Church Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312", "phone": "919-707-9300 (Division general line; no park phone on page)", "latitude": 35.75025, "longitude": -79.12787, "coordinate_source": "OpenStreetMap point for the park (the park page's own coordinates did not pass the 25-mile check)", "day_use_admission": "Not published", "free_day_use": "unknown", "hours_summary": "Not published", "closure": "Not published", "dog_rule": "Not published", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lower-haw-river-state-natural-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/lower-haw-river-state-natural-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Lumber River State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Orrum", "county": "Robeson", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum, NC 28369", "phone": "910-628-4564", "latitude": 34.39002, "longitude": -79.00222, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Princess Ann Access", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and campsites, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lumber-river-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/lumber-river-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Mayo River State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Mayodan", "county": "Rockingham", "region": "Triad", "address": "500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027", "phone": "336-916-6080", "latitude": 36.4391, "longitude": -79.9475, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/mayo-river-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/mayo-river-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Medoc Mountain State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Hollister", "county": "Halifax", "region": "Triangle", "address": "1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC 27844", "phone": "252-586-6588", "latitude": 36.2639, "longitude": -77.8883, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/medoc-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/medoc-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Merchants Millpond State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Gatesville", "county": "Gates", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC 27938", "phone": "252-357-1191", "latitude": 36.4371, "longitude": -76.7016, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Gatesville town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/merchants-millpond-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/merchants-millpond-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Morrow Mountain State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Albemarle", "county": "Stanly", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC 28001", "phone": "704-982-4402", "latitude": 35.3737, "longitude": -80.0735, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted at the pool, inside buildings, or in vacation cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/morrow-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/morrow-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Mount Jefferson State Natural Area", "type": "State Natural Area", "city": "West Jefferson", "county": "Ashe", "region": "High Country", "address": "1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694", "phone": "336-246-9653", "latitude": 36.3936, "longitude": -81.468, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "8 a.m. to sunset year-round", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/mount-jefferson-state-natural-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/mount-jefferson-state-natural-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Mount Mitchell State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Burnsville", "county": "Yancey", "region": "High Country", "address": "2388 N.C. 128, Burnsville, NC 28714", "phone": "828-867-4000", "latitude": 35.7528, "longitude": -82.2737, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/mount-mitchell-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/mount-mitchell-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "New River State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Laurel Springs", "county": "Ashe", "region": "High Country", "address": "358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644", "phone": "336-982-2587", "latitude": 36.4676, "longitude": -81.3403, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: U.S. 221 Access", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/new-river-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/new-river-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area", "type": "State Natural Area", "city": "Hillsborough", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "address": "625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278", "phone": "984-250-1370", "latitude": 36.0608, "longitude": -79.1169, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Hillsborough town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/occoneechee-mountain-state-natural-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/occoneechee-mountain-state-natural-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Pettigrew State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Creswell", "county": "Washington", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC 27928", "phone": "252-379-6100", "latitude": 35.7889, "longitude": -76.4038, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Creswell town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/pettigrew-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/pettigrew-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Pilot Mountain State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Pinnacle", "county": "Surry", "region": "High Country", "address": "1721 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043", "phone": "336-444-5100", "latitude": 36.3408, "longitude": -80.461, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Pinnacle town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Not published", "free_day_use": "unknown", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., by month); first table: Mountain Section", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/pilot-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/pilot-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Raven Rock State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Lillington", "county": "Harnett", "region": "Triangle", "address": "3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546", "phone": "910-893-4888", "latitude": 35.4597, "longitude": -78.9127, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings or in camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/raven-rock-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/raven-rock-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Rendezvous Mountain", "type": "State Park Unit", "city": "Purlear", "county": "Wilkes", "region": "High Country", "address": "1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road, Purlear, NC 28665", "phone": "336-667-5072", "latitude": 36.2185, "longitude": -81.2871, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 5 to 7 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/rendezvous-mountain", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/rendezvous-mountain/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Singletary Lake State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Kelly", "county": "Bladen", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "6707 N.C. 53 E., Kelly, NC 28448", "phone": "910-669-2928", "latitude": 34.5831, "longitude": -78.4496, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings or inside cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/singletary-lake-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/singletary-lake-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "South Mountains State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Connelly Springs", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "3001 South Mountain Park Ave., Connelly Springs, NC 28612", "phone": "828-433-4772", "latitude": 35.5963, "longitude": -81.6, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 7 to 10 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/south-mountains-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/south-mountains-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Stone Mountain State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Roaring Gap", "county": "Alleghany", "region": "High Country", "address": "3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668", "phone": "336-957-8185", "latitude": 36.3873, "longitude": -81.0273, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 7 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "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.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/stone-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/stone-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve", "type": "Nature Preserve", "city": "Southern Pines", "county": "Moore", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387", "phone": "910-992-5170", "latitude": 35.147, "longitude": -79.3716, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 8 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Park Hours", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve/", "checked": "2026-10-27" }, { "name": "William B. Umstead State Park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "address": "8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617", "phone": "984-867-8240", "latitude": 35.8905, "longitude": -78.7502, "coordinate_source": "Latitude and longitude printed on the park's own ncparks.gov page, checked within 25 miles of the Raleigh town point (U.S. Census) and of the OpenStreetMap match", "day_use_admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "free_day_use": "yes", "hours_summary": "Closes 6 to 9 p.m. (opens 8 a.m., by month); first table: Crabtree Creek Entrance", "closure": "Christmas Day", "dog_rule": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings or in cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "stroller_rule": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/william-b-umstead-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/william-b-umstead-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27" } ] }