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Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve is a North Carolina nature preserve in Southern Pines, Moore County, in our Sandhills region. Day-use admission is free. The gate closes between 6 p.m. and 8 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 8 p.m.Opens 8 a.m., by month
- ClosedChristmas Dayother holidays: open
- DogsOn a 6 ft leashmore rules below
About Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
Trails cross wiregrass beneath old longleaf pines, the kind of forest that once covered millions of acres in the Southeast. Rare species here include the red-cockaded woodpecker, the fox squirrel, the pine snake and the purple pitcher plant.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Day-use admission is free.
Closes 6 to 8 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
Carvers Creek State Park is about 23 miles away (straight line).
1 units within 30 miles
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Hours
The gate closes between 6 p.m. (Nov to Feb) and 8 p.m. (Mar 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 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
- Visitor Center: Open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Discovery Room is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 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 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for day use. Fees are charged for 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. 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 (910-992-5170) before you go.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
- Phone: 910-992-5170
- Map point: 35.14700,-79.37160. 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/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve
State Parks Near Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
- 1Carvers Creek State ParkState Parkabout 23 mi
- 2Raven Rock State ParkState Parkabout 34 mi
- 3Morrow Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 43 mi
- 4Lower Haw River State Natural AreaState Natural Areaabout 44 mi
- 5Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaState Recreation Areaabout 45 mi
- 6Jones Lake State ParkState Parkabout 54 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 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve?
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 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve?
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.
What time does Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve close?
It depends on the month: the gate closes between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the first table the park prints. See the month table above for your date.
Is Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve open on Christmas?
The park is closed on Christmas Day.
Are strollers allowed at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve?
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
- Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 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, “Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve: Hours and Fees”, itsnorthcarolina.com/places/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve/ (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.