Should the humdrum of nine-to-five leave you with the urge to travel and explore, head to Medoc Mountain State Park. A pleasurable excursion awaits just a 1.5-hour drive from the Research Triangle.
At Medoc Mountain, the urban refugee finds a welcome tranquility, a chance to embrace the outdoors. Trails beckon as light filters through branches overhead and falls on paths that hold the promise of new frontiers. The peacefulness gives the opportunity to refresh. The silence of the forest is broken only by bird songs and the occasional drumming of the pileated woodpecker. Grab your hiking boots. Load your camera. Spend some time at Medoc Mountain State Park and let nature renew your spirit.
Camping, canoeing, education and events, fishing, hiking, picnicking
Enjoy an evening in the woodlands of Medoc Mountain.
Tent and trailer camping: A hardwood forest bordering open fields is home to the family campground. The campground's sites are for tent or trailer camping and accommodate up to six persons each. Out of the campground's 34 sites, 12 have electric hookups and two are accessible. Campsites offer tent pads, tables and grills. The camping area is served by a washhouse with hot showers and toilets. Drinking water is nearby. Sites are available on a first-come basis for a modest fee.
Group camping: Two group campsites accommodate up to 30 persons each. The area offers picnic tables and fire circles. The washhouse is also near the group camping area. Reservations are required for group camping, and a modest fee is charged. Group camping facilities are closed from December 1 through March 15.
Canoeing::: Bring your canoe to Little Fishing Creek and enjoy a pleasant journey. The creek flows through the park for about 2.5 miles and offers an opportunity to view the area from a different perspective. Perfect for beginning canoeists, the waters of Little Fishing Creek flow slowly and there are few obstacles along the way. Shallow water near rock outcrops may make portaging necessary at certain spots. The creek is accessible from the bridge on SR 1322, and a 1.5- to two-hour trip leads to a take-out point at the bridge on SR 1002. Contact park staff for information about water levels as high water can create dangerous conditions. Canoeists should exercise caution and wear personal flotation devices at all times.
Park hours::: November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., April, May, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., June-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Closed Christmas Day
Park office hours::: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays
Closed state holidays.
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