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Rendezvous Mountain is a North Carolina state park unit in Purlear, Wilkes County, in our High Country region. Day-use admission is free. The gate closes between 5 p.m. and 7 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 5 to 7 p.m.Opens 8 a.m., by month
- ClosedChristmas Dayother holidays: open
- DogsOn a 6 ft leashmore rules below
About Rendezvous Mountain
This Wilkes County forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains is known for its mountain hardwoods. Well-marked trails pass exhibits and displays that explain the ecology of the mountain.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Day-use admission is free.
Closes 5 to 7 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
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is about 16 miles away (straight line).
5 units within 30 miles
Rendezvous Mountain Hours
The gate closes between 5 p.m. (Nov to Mar) and 7 p.m. (Apr to Oct). It opens 8 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 | Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| February | Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| March | Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| April | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| May | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| June | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| July | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| August | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| September | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| October | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| November | Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| December | Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
- 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 Rendezvous Mountain for day use. Fees are charged for facility rentals and certain event permits.
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, except 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 (336-667-5072) before you go.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road, Purlear, NC 28665
- Phone: 336-667-5072
- Map point: 36.21850,-81.28710. 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/rendezvous-mountain
State Parks Near Rendezvous Mountain
- 1Mount Jefferson State Natural AreaState Natural Areaabout 16 mi
- 2New River State ParkState Parkabout 17 mi
- 3Stone Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
- 4Elk Knob State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
- 5Grandfather Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
- 6Lake Norman 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 Rendezvous Mountain?
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 Rendezvous Mountain?
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.
What time does Rendezvous Mountain close?
It depends on the month: the gate closes between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the first table the park prints. See the month table above for your date.
Is Rendezvous Mountain open on Christmas?
The park is closed on Christmas Day.
Are strollers allowed at Rendezvous Mountain?
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
- Rendezvous Mountain 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, “Rendezvous Mountain: Hours, Fees and Dog Rules”, itsnorthcarolina.com/places/rendezvous-mountain/ (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.